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New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
724 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
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Ba
Review №1

Ok while this place is only two rooms, if youre a reader, theres enough to keep you busy for about half an hour to an hour.This museum is one of a kind and thats partially why I visited. Inside youre transported to a different world thats often misunderstood. Unless youre a voodoo expert, youre likely to have many misconceptions about the religion and culture surrounding voodoo (including myself). I highly recommend this museum as a place to educate ones self on voodoo and to stop looking at it like its all dark magic or whatever. Its just like any other religion (plus or minus some very interesting tidbits ).Go check it out!

Kr
Review №2

Wish I wouldve read the reviews before I went. The place is literally only two rooms. Feels like a waste of money to pay up look in two rooms and leave. The rooms are interesting and have things to read but we were done in like 15 mins tops. Wish there was more to it. Like a video about the history or something.

Jo
Review №3

It is interesting. But definitely too smallIt is literally two little rooms. Definitely not worth $10

Je
Review №4

Well worth the visit. Small but packed full of information and the exhibit was fascinating. The staff was courteous and knowledgeable. Its well worth going out of your way to get there and you cant beat the admission price either. Next time I am in New Orleans, Ill be stopping by again.

Jo
Review №5

Very informational and intriguing. Cool place to go to to learn about the history that they dont teach you in Louisiana. Gift shop has nice options for people who enjoy trinkets, explore tarot and more. They also do readings here. The lady who helped us was very nice and easy to talk to. Will probably come back with friends and family.

ly
Review №6

I loved this place. It had all the history of voodoo in a small dim lit building to give it that spooky ambiance. It was very educational as well.

Do
Review №7

A huge bang for your buck. Wonderful proprietors welcoming and ready to share any info they have. A great little museum filled with so much to see.

Ge
Review №8

Simple museum with many alters demonstrating the practice of Voodoo Hoodoo and other rights.I found it interesting. Some good images as well.It’s not huge however it’s a well curated collection.

Cy
Review №9

Awesome exhibits showcasing voodoo effigies, totems, the different spirits and deities and other items with detailed information on their history and use as well.

Jo
Review №10

If your expecting something grand and crazy then your going to be disappointed. It’s small but has so much to show you. And it’s not even that expensive. It can get crowded sometimes because it is small. Just show up with an open minded. I included pictures from some of my favorite pictures that I saw.

Am
Review №11

A cool little place. Our guide was really friendly and helpful! $10 a person, takes about 25 minutes to go through.

BR
Review №12

For 10 dollars you get your moneys worth. Its not alot to it but is different then other shops.

Ma
Review №13

Small but overloaded with artifacts. You can easily spend an hour in just two rooms taking it all in. Take the tour if you have the time for a deeper understanding of voodoo with a guy that has a passion for it and is not just out to tell recycled ghost stories for a buck.

Sh
Review №14

Its 2 rooms full of information, however its $10 for only 2 rooms. I was hoping for more, but what was there was great

Sh
Review №15

Yet another Must Visit in the Frech Quarter! Lots of interesting information to be learned here.

Jo
Review №16

Being someone who does voodoo and all those craftit is refreshing to see a good piece of history and I learned a lot about all thevoodoo queen its just great

Jo
Review №17

Tiny museum, but really rich in culture

An
Review №18

This place was really neat. Be sure to bring cash to leave here. I believe its supposed to symbolize an offering for your wishes you make there. I learned new things and some things will creep you out a bit. Definitely worth visiting for a tourist.

An
Review №19

I love it here. Everytime I visit NOLA I stop in here to visit with the owners. They know alot and are so helpful and the exhibits teach you alot about voodoo and New Orleans history!

Vi
Review №20

Madam Cinnamon Black went above and beyond in explaining and educating us about the voodoo religion. Her intelligence brought the entire atmosphere and experiance together. The museum is a def. Must see. It will open up your eyes to a whole new world of mystisym and beliefs.

B.
Review №21

A fascinating collection of genuine voodoo artifacts along with interesting unique items for sale. A French Quarter must check out!

sh
Review №22

$7 admission! Very interesting place! If you are into voodoo check this place out! The people running it are really nice! Theres a little gift shop as you enter. I will warn you; if you are claustrophobic dont go in. Its small and filled with voodoo artifacts and of course dusty! Very cramped! But still a must see! I loved it!

sy
Review №23

I loved everything inside the building! The items featured the ranged from art that was created for the museum to old remnants from voodoo alters long gone. I want according there to be so much information posted around the place but I found it very informational and interesting. Only downside was that it was very crowded and people were often shoulder to shoulder trying to read the same small pages. I felt a little rushed by just patrons so I ended up taking pictures of the plaques so I could read everything later. The owner was great, she welcomed everyone in and didnt mind answering questions or sharing a funny story.

Va
Review №24

Smells good. No one seemed in the mood for tourists today.

Be
Review №25

Such an informative museum, with really amazing exhibits! I learned so much, and have a totally new appreciation for the history of voodoo!

Me
Review №26

It may only be two rooms, but for $10 you most definitely get your moneys worth. Such a amazing place.

De
Review №27

This a good place if you want to know about the history of this place and also how Vudoo contributes a major part to this history. The lady at the front desk was really nice and explained well about the whole thing. The museum is really small and no advance booking is required. They give you a small paper to write your wish in and keep it in the wooden tree.

Ni
Review №28

Great museum for the price. If you are not familiar with voodoo/hoodoo, keep your phone handy, you will be doing some googling. The exhibits have brief descriptions, but if you want to full story,you will need your phone. Definitively worth visiting, especially if you consider the shows Supernatural and American Horror Story to be a sufficient voodoo education

Ja
Review №29

Tiny place - took 5 minutes to walk through - full of meaningless junk, avoid, not worth the money at all.

CJ
Review №30

Awesome shop, not a large selection and space but great customer service.

Ba
Review №31

Very cool exhibit. Not sure on the authenticity but was very interesting and had a lot of history. Great way to fill an hour of your day! They allow all the pictures you want to take.

Sa
Review №32

Wow! What can I say other than this place educated me on a subject I knew nothing about! I always had a bad stigma with voodoo, but this museum was informative, and it runs deep with the culture and history of New Orleans. The price of the ticket into the museum is $8.00, but it is $6.00 for students, military, and seniors. Which is a great, because I love businesses that support students, military, and seniors. The entrance to the back of the museum is a little tight (you will understand once you go), so there were a couple of things I missed walking in. There were people trying to get out while I was reading and I didn’t want to be in the way. We spent about 45 minutes here reading about the different aspects of voodoo and how it came to New Orleans, and did you know that voodoo can be used for good things such as love? I didn’t! This is a great place to stop while you are walking in the French Quarter and want to learn more about New Orleans roots.

Ja
Review №33

Its small but the real deal. Dont go looking for. Gag gifts here. This is more like a information room than a museum. Check it out

Al
Review №34

Great experience, kind of disappointing that they didnt put more emphasis in really explaining the artifacts but it was still nice to look at.

Gr
Review №35

Cheap and fun, just a bit short. Good stopping spot but dont plan to spend too long (more than an hour or so)

Kj
Review №36

Real human skulls & Zombie whips! Informative staff & exhibits. So fun making my wish on the stump!

Ch
Review №37

Awesome place! Pretty small but definitely had that voodoo vibe I was looking for. Definitely worth a visit.

Al
Review №38

Petite museum but full of information and artifacts

de
Review №39

Small and cramped, but definitely worth the visit. A lot of history packed into a tiny place. Lots of artifacts from voodoo long ago. Cinnamon Black, one of the Voodoo priestesses their is very knowledgeable and always willing to help and answer questions. We bought a Voodoo doll and she even performed a Voodoo ritual on it for us for no extra charge! Love this place and will always visit it when we are in NOLA.

Ma
Review №40

Absolutely LOVED this place. Wonderful woman that takes money and gives you a guide will explain anything you need explained. Shes a voodoo practitioner, knowledgeable, and personable. She spent time explaining things to my oldest daughter. She wanted to visit this place badly, and the lady there directed her on which candle to get for what she needed. My oldest is still talking about how much she loved her. The inside of the museum is small but covered in items with detailed explanations as to what they are. The painting of Marie Lueveax is incredible. Interestingly enough you are allowed to take all the photos you want, but many of mine did not come out and were incredibly blurred. I did not have this problem anywhere else and feel perhaps there is a message from the spirit world that I need to receive. We felt this place was well worth the minimal admission cost, and will return next we visit NOLA.

Bl
Review №41

Not worth it! I feel at one point it was probably great but now it feels like a basic tourist trap. Its 2 tiny rooms filled with tidbits that look like they were printed at home. Also they have offerings, like you make a wish with a money offering, that I feel looks tacky. Especially since people seem to throw anything as an offering such as condoms, cigarettes, bus passes, etc.

Ro
Review №42

Certainly eerie and delivers authentic voodoo decor (not cheesy like the main drag souvenir shops) but it is very small with no explanation outside of hard to read plaques and time worn prints. If the price of admission werent so high, I wouldnt expect so much but even a laminated/bound visual guide would go a looooong way. I just wanted more education...go, bring your kids, just dont expect too much.

Me
Review №43

Small little place if you are into voodoo and its history in New Orleans. Some areas are a little tight if crowded but it wasnt bad and I really enjoyed the voodoo doll of all sorts. The man inside is very informative as well. Doesnt take long to go through with only three or four little rooms but its packed with history.

Gr
Review №44

Its 3 rooms and a hallway chalk full of all types of items dealing with Zombie, Voodoo, and the dead. This place is a small, ADHD paradise! So much stuff everywhere. So many items that it is just spilling into the floor. This really could be a very neat museum dealing with a fascinating subject matter. Instead I left after the very short stroll through the museum, and the first thing I asked my friends is, when does the tour start? If you are claustrophobic, then this probably isnt the museum for you. If you try to fit more than five people in this place to take the tour at the same time, it feels crowded. 10 people at a time, and you will be climbing the walls to get out of there. I still really like the place because I am fascinated with the subject matter, but dang, how about putting a little bit of money into some show cases to protect your stuff. Who do the Voodoo that you do!

Er
Review №45

The lady who ran the place was a little crazy but she was really cool and nice!

Ni
Review №46

The place is soo small, we went on the smithsonian museum day and it was full of people and felt Claustrophobic, the lady at the front entrance was not friendly at all and was very rude. The place had history of voodoo but did not get a chance to look with a lot of crowd. Need to visit during off hours to actually be able to see something there.

Ma
Review №47

A fun little shop with more factual conversations then I would have thought,( like a judge of that). The little museum in the back only cost eight dollars to get in and is quite a fun little trip through a bit dusty but it links to the authenticity of it

Su
Review №48

We would have loved to tour this museum. But the lady running the counter was on the phone. We waited a while (it seemed like maybe her credit card reader or something was down and she was trying to fix it). After 10 minutes or so of not even being acknowledged, we chose to leave (as did at least 3 other couples I saw). I hope she got it fixed, and I understand the frustration, but had she at least acknowledged us with an Ill be right with you, we would have been content to wait.**UPDATE: Added 2 stars since we were able to get in on our most recent trip. Some of the exhibits were interesting. The place in general was very cluttered and somewhat chaotic, with no real organization for the pieces. The front hall where you enter was very narrow, and difficult to get in and out of if people were stopped to look at the plaques and pictures on the wall. I do love that they let you take pictures inside, and the lady at the front desk this time was very nice and greeted us immediately. If youre interested in the voodoo history of the area, its worth the price of admission to go in and have a look, but dont expect to be blown away.

Ja
Review №49

Even though this was a smaller Museum, this Museum was very interesting with a lot of facts. It was very interesting seeing how many people went through and gave gifts to the spirits, and you can read all about what the spirit was and what each item masks were artifact was used for. Im not one to believe in this stuff, but it was very interesting and I would go back again. For $7, you need to see this.

Sa
Review №50

The word museum is a little misleading here. Its super small and definitely not wheelchair accessible. You get really cozy with the strangers there visiting. There is a decent amount of voodoo history information however its difficult to take it all in because your packed in like sardines. Kinda creepy but cool. 1 room just has altars, most of the information is in a hallway only wide enough for one person. The other room has random voodoo stuff in it. If youve got a free 30 minutes with nothing else to do its worth the squeeze

Ha
Review №51

Not quite what I expected, cramped location but interesting exhibits.

Su
Review №52

The museum was a bit small, it almost feels like your stepping on everybody, but not too bad at all. As first time visitors, my girlfriend and I enjoyed the artifacts and information. Btw I have to say the cashier was so funny, I wish I could have gotten her name, very down to earth and hilarious, made me and my girlfriend continuously laugh.*Tips for my fellow Googlers*Parking is a bit difficult$8.00 chargeVery small placeSmall shopping collection but worth itcash/ credit/debit accepted!!!Keep your kids close as things can be knocked over.Enjoy the Museum

Da
Review №53

Very informative, you can tell time was put into the place.

Iv
Review №54

We really enjoyed talking to the lady who ran the shop. There are only two rooms, smaller than we expected but interesting facts learned.

Br
Review №55

I dont really see this a museum per say. I think that it is neat that you can see some voodoo items here but I feel like it is more like a cash grab for tourist I would say it was decent but there are many better museums in New Orleans.

Ji
Review №56

Creepy and filled with random stuffs! Honestly, I am not so sure how legitimate this place is. I didn’t get the museum vibe but more of a I just got scammed vibe. There were a lot of random stuffs like pictures and items that didn’t belong. I felt like there were many altars and people just left random things on the altars. The music and the look of the place were pretty creepy as well. Definitely not worth the money to go through it, but if it is a one dollar admission or free then why not?

Jo
Review №57

Its amazing to see how New Orleans Mardi Gras comes together from the biggest and best in the game. Theres a 14 minute 19 second video. You get all the mechanics of producing this parade from design to modeling to construction to transportation. These folks also create figures were familiar with like McGruff the crime dog, Smokey the bear and the Chick-fil-a cows! This is an active space. The floats for Orpheus 2020 are on display currently and are being worked on! The tour kicks off with King cake just like the Mardi Gras season. Photography is allowed, just no flash. Free shuttle service to the French quarter or Canal street. Air conditioned.

La
Review №58

I asked some people out the front if it was worthwhile visiting and they were on the fence about whether it was worth it. After visiting I would say not. Its $7 per person to enter what is basically a hallway and 2 small rooms. The rooms are filled with dusty, dirty displays and shrines. There are limited description tags. Some of the info is repeated multiple times. Skip this one!

Re
Review №59

Interesting learning experience about the history of voodoo, definitely worth the five to seven dollars, to go there.

Si
Review №60

A place to go with out of town visitors. I wish it were larger but for what it is its one, of those places they like to go. The reading is interesting. Not sure it is worth the cost of admission if I am honest.

Ch
Review №61

Interesting place to visit but doesnt have a lot to see. Its basically 2 rooms connected by a short hallway. Not a must see but if you have time its a nice little stop.

Em
Review №62

I was surprised at how little this place was. I was expecting to learn a lot and that just wasnt the case. This place consists of 2 small rooms and the small hallway that connects them. Its very warm inside (it was cooler outside than it was inside). There was a good bit of artifacts and such, for the small space but only about 20 placards explaining stuff, and a few were repeats.

Ka
Review №63

Deeply educational and fascinating. Woman at the front desk is incredibly knowledgeable. They accept cash/card, and offer two kinda of tours. 1- in house, under 10 bucks and self guided. 2- trip to cemetary. guided, around 25 dollars.If you want to know the difference between voodoo and hoodoo, youll have to take the guided tour!

Ka
Review №64

It is cool but there are only 2 rooms. And for me not enough information about everything. I liked it and things look cool but I didnt know what I was looking at. So creepy but wanted to learn more.

Ri
Review №65

Woof. Should be renamed the “New Orleans Voodoo broom closet”. It’s an experience that resembles seeing an Amazon Snake woman at the local carnival. Don’t know what you’re getting into until you’ve paid the price of admission.One way in, one way out, incredibly small/tight space, packed with people, with a bunch of info printed on the walls that can be googled easily and a bunch of shrines that you could see for free at nearby voodoo shops.Honestly not worth the time/money. Go get a beer instead.

pi
Review №66

Lots of different items to look at. A small brochure as your guide. Two rooms and a small hallway that exhibited relics from the past. Can be a bit cramped inside with the Overflow of people. Other than that, small interesting Museum to look at. $7 cover charge.

ca
Review №67

It was really cool to go in and see all the voodoo history I very much enjoyed it how ever it is very small and the let to many people in at a time so you are pretty much jammed together like sardines in a can. Not much room to walk take good pictures or breathe. Still it was worth the money to see it and learn

Ta
Review №68

Read the website and online reviews carefully. It is what it is $7 admission CASH ONLY. Small space, very detailed information in tiny print. Bring your eye glasses and be prepared to read a lot of fascinating history.Try going when it’s not a prime time. The space gets cramped quickly. Bring your reading glasses as well.

Me
Review №69

Small but for the price its worth it. Just a couple of rooms of items to look at but the rooms are packed to the brim with alters and so much background and history to learn from. I learned so much while there!

Ju
Review №70

Its an ok place to visit. This place definitely need to implement some safety codes. This place only has one entrance and one exit same door. The place is very compacted definitely not wheelchair accessible. Literally a small house converted to a museum. Picture of people waiting in line.

Jo
Review №71

Decent little place - pretty interesting and mildly educational. Owners pretty cool...a bit of a tourist trap feel.

Me
Review №72

Well air-conditioned space filled with curiosities and gifts left by visitors. I didn’t learn much, but would like to think the owners would be more informative if the place weren’t so crowded. It’s $7 to shuffle through two tiny rooms. There are some beautiful portraits of Marie Laveau. You might want to do some research beforehand, as the ink on the printouts they gave us was faded and it can be too crowded to read the display notes.

Da
Review №73

Tourist trap. They could do a much better job of teaching the history of voodoo. Looks like the place hasn’t been changed since it opened. Dust covered items and yellowed note cards. Get a book on voodoo instead.

La
Review №74

Interesting place to learn a little about Voodoo and its history. It is a very small place that has a ton of stuff jammed into two tiny rooms. At $7 a person it feels a bit expensive for what it is. However, I learned some interesting things about voodoo.

Er
Review №75

Two rooms and a hallway are packed with a variety of voodoo objects. There is a lot of information to read on the walls and on the papers they give you to carry as you tour the museum. The small gift shop, which you can visit without paying to enter the museum, has a small assortment of books and trinkets to buy.The small size and exceptionally cramped quarters when touring the museum are the reason for the three star raiting.

Ra
Review №76

Was a great experience. We were able to walk through without problems. The facilitator was very nice and helped our differently abled companion who needed some extra support. Was great for her as she felt special

Ma
Review №77

Nice place to spend some time. Great artifacts and explanations. Cool items in the gift shop. Can get readings done here. I did and it was fun.

An
Review №78

The place is small but with a lot of interesting things for $8 you can’t expect too much, if you take your time to read and learn all that’s in there it should take you some time get your money worth. I’m not giving it 5 stars because the lady was a bit rude when you try to talk to her.

Ci
Review №79

Like a lot of reviews it is small but honestly very cool. There is a lot of info and it is self guided too. I really liked it and felt it gave a lot of good background on voodoo.

Em
Review №80

A bit of a tight squeeze but absolutely worth the price of admission and chock full of amazing artifacts and knowledge

Sk
Review №81

This place was so cool. Very good ambiance.

Th
Review №82

Had some really cool artifacts.. A quick and fun museum..

Iv
Review №83

We did the walking cemetery tour along with the admission of the museum. I was surprised the museum was so small. Our guide was pleasant he showed us through Armstrong Park and where Marie Laveau lived on the way to the cemetery which was nice. Definitely feel like it is overpriced. Glad I got to experience it but would not go again.

Ed
Review №84

Cheap entrance and all the voodoo stuff you could want. My fiance and I came here for a cemetery tour and for all around spooky voodoo stuff. And this place delivers. Theres a lot of history explained while on the tour and it was definitely worth the price

Ma
Review №85

Interesting establishment. It has some cool stuff. My only complaint would be that it is pretty small. For the cost of entry I just wish it was a bit larger.

Sh
Review №86

Cool little place. Self guided tour so you can take your time.

Al
Review №87

Pretty cool nifty place to look at some artifacts and experience another part of new Orleans culture.

Je
Review №88

Great place. Loved it.

We
Review №89

The best part of our trip, hands down. The price to do the self guided tour through the museum was only $5 and you could take pictures. It was very informative, very authentic and very unique. We stayed a while and enjoyed it from beginning to end.

Ma
Review №90

Interesting if youre into the subject but it was just a very short self guided tour. Cool displays and a small gift shop. Most of it is based on folklore and myths and less on historical context.

ef
Review №91

It was a little let down from what people were saying it was a must to go to see the oldest voodoo spot to visit. The place is very small so make sure not to bring bulky book bags with you. The little shop is pricey but if u want a memory u can get what u want.

Tc
Review №92

Really wasnt what I expected, it was kinda small. And for it being the only voodoo/hoodoo museum, I guess I expected more(?)Alot to look at, alot to learn, I wish we took a tour to have someone walk us through it. The price is very reasonable, you do get what you pay for.

Jo
Review №93

This is an odd place but interesting. The best part is the lady who owns the place doing her speil before you go inside. She is a joy to listen to. Inside the place is two small rooms packed with all sorts of odd, creepy and eerie and old voodoo related items. The $5 fee might seem a little high but the wonderful ladies out front makes me want to give her my money.... Maybe I have had a spell cast on me.

Te
Review №94

Miss cinnamon Black, this voodoo priestess is a gem. She made us feel welcomed, she was kind, and was on top of her game. The place is spooky and informative. Definitely worth a visit

Da
Review №95

Such a cool place to visit when u are in the French Quarter. Thia location was more authentic them most of the other Voodoo stores in the area.

Si
Review №96

Interesting place but a little messy. Had been better if there were less descriptions around all exhibits than the A4 paper you get. I liked the mysterious surroundings of the museum.

Ja
Review №97

I picture this place to be more presentable to the customers but it seems like majority of the artifacts for show have been tampered with people adding money bills/notes, pictures, coins and random notes. It covers the actual artifact and draws the attention how messy it is instead of trying to focus with the artificial item is about. Its very small place just a heads up. Here are some decent pics of a few items I took. I wouldnt come back here again.

Sp
Review №98

Amazing place! We will definitely be back!

Pe
Review №99

It is more like an apartment where someone had collected about of stuff that happens to be about woodoo.However there is a lot of inform about woodoo and there are a lot of things connected to woodoo to look at.Do I regret going there, no. But do not think this is a museum as in the literal word but more of an exebition on woodoo that you were invited to in New Orleans.

We
Review №100

We did the museum/Congo square/cemetery tour and had a great time and learned tons about voodoo and New Orleans culture. Our guide was Mr. Crow, and he was full of great information. I really feel like we got a lesson and not spooky tourist trap bs. The museum is small but absolutely full of interesting things to look at. Would like to visit again sometime since I’m sure I missed stuff. Would absolutely recommend this place.

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  • Address:724 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
  • Site:http://voodoomuseum.com/
  • Phone:+1 504-680-0128
Categories
  • Museum
  • Gift shop
  • Heritage museum
  • History museum
  • Novelty store
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–6pm
  • Tuesday:10am–6pm
  • Wednesday:10am–6pm
  • Thursday:10am–6pm
  • Friday:10am–6pm
  • Saturday:10am–6pm
  • Sunday:10am–6pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Amenities
  • Restaurant:No
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