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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Day trips

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
6 min walk • The Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge is the only revolving bar in New Orleans, Louisiana. The bar is inside the Hotel Monteleone and overlooks Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Installed in 1949, the 25-seat circular bar turns on 2,000 large steel rollers, powered by a 1⁄4 hp motor.
~760 ftNE
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
4 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, with its iconic white façade and triple steeples, stands as a beacon of history and spirituality in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This majestic cathedral is not only the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United...
~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
5 min walk • The Presbytère is an architecturally important building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It stands facing Jackson Square, adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral.
~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
2 min walk • The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region of the United States. It is located in New Orleans' French Quarter.
~920 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hermann-Grima House, New Orleans
5 min walk • The Hermann–Grima House is a historic house museum in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The meticulously restored home reflects 19th century New Orleans. It is a handsome Federal-style mansion with courtyard garden, built in 1831. It has the only extant horse stable and 1830s open-hearth kitchen in the French Quarter.
~760 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
French Opera House, New Orleans
4 min walk • The French Opera House, or Théâtre de l'Opéra, was an opera house in New Orleans. It was one of the city's landmarks from its opening in 1859 until it was destroyed by fire in 1919.

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)