The Museum of the American Cocktail, New Orleans

#102 among attractions in New Orleans

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of the American Cocktail, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education in mixology and preserving the rich history of the cocktail as developed in the United States. Among its events are tastings in association with specific seminars or exhibits. It annually presents the American Cocktail Awards, together with the United States Bartenders Guild. ()

Coordinates: 29°57'22"N, 90°3'54"W

Address

514 Chartres StFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans 70130-2110 United States

Contact

+1 516-355-6319

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The Museum of the American Cocktail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Carousel Bar, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square.

~1350 ftNE
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
7 min walk • Royal Street is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops, art galleries, and hotels.
~1170 ftSW
Nightlife
Carousel Bar, New Orleans
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~760 ftNE
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
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~790 ftNE
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
4 min walk • Jackson Square, a historic park in the heart of the French Quarter, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural tapestry of New Orleans, Louisiana. This timeless landmark, framed by the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, and the Presbytère, offers...
~890 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
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~1330 ftSE
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans
7 min walk • Woldenberg Park is a park in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was created in the late 1980s on land that had been occupied by old wharves and warehouses along the Mississippi Riverfront, in the upper French Quarter, first opening as a park in October 1989. It is named after philanthropist Malcolm Woldenberg who helped fund its construction.
~670 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans
4 min walk • Jackson Brewing Company, or Jackson Brewery, was a regional brewery operating in New Orleans, from 1890 to 1974. One of two breweries selling Jax beer, along with Jacksonville's Jax Brewing Company, it was popularly known as the Jax Brewery. At its height, it was the largest brewery in the Southern United States.
~630 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
4 min walk • The Louisiana State Museum, founded in New Orleans in 1906, is a statewide system of National Historic Landmarks and modern structures across Louisiana, housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.
~410 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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~920 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hermann-Grima House, New Orleans
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~760 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
French Opera House, New Orleans
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Museum of the American Cocktail open?

The Museum of the American Cocktail is open:

Monday 11 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 11 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 11 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Museum of the American Cocktail?

Nearby attractions include Pharmacy Museum, New Orleans (1 min walk), Elliott Gallery New Orleans, New Orleans (2 min walk), Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans (2 min walk), M.S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans (3 min walk).

How to get to The Museum of the American Cocktail by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Museum of the American Cocktail:

Tram

Toulouse Street • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Bienville Street • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (28 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (28 min walk)