Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

Name: Contemporary Arts Center
Address: 900 Camp St, New Orleans, 70130-3971, United States
Telephone: +1 504-528-3805

#70 among attractions in New Orleans

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery, Theater, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Contemporary Arts Center is a multidisciplinary arts center dedicated to the presentation, production, and promotion of the art of our time. Formed in 1976 by a passionate group of visual and performing artists when the movement to tear down the walls between visual and performing arts was active nationwide, the CAC expresses its mission by organizing world class curated exhibitions, performances, and public programs that educate and enlarge audiences for the arts while encouraging collaboration among diverse stakeholders composed of artists, institutions, communities, and supporters throughout the world. ()

Established: 1976 (48 years ago)Coordinates: 29°56'38"N, 90°4'15"W

Address

900 Camp StFrench Quarter - CBD (Central Business District)New Orleans 70130-3971 United States

Contact

+1 504-528-3805

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Day trips

Contemporary Arts Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The National WWII Museum, Carousel Bar, One Canal Place, Harrah's New Orleans.

~400 ftSE
Museum
The National WWII Museum, New Orleans
2 min walk • The National WWII Museum, a poignant tribute to the sacrifices and triumphs of the Greatest Generation, stands as a centerpiece of historical education and remembrance in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 2000, the museum was designated by Congress as America's...
0.7 miN
Nightlife
Carousel Bar, New Orleans
19 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.
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
One Canal Place, New Orleans
16 min walk • One Canal Place, located at 365 Canal Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 32-story, 440 feet-tall skyscraper.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans
14 min walk • Harrah's New Orleans is a casino in New Orleans, Louisiana, near the foot of Canal Street a block away from the Mississippi River. It is a 115,000 sq ft casino with approximately 2,100 slot machines, over 90 table games and a poker room. The casino is owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
~1650 ftN
Park, Music venue
Lafayette Square, New Orleans
8 min walk • Lafayette Square is the second-oldest public park in New Orleans, Louisiana, located in the present-day Central Business District. During the late 18th century, this was part of a residential area called Faubourg Sainte Marie.
~170 ftSW
Books, crafts, apparel and other items
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans
1 min walk • The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is located in the Warehouse Arts District of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1999, and in Stephen Goldring Hall at 925 Camp Street since 2003.
~570 ftW
Light rail, Memorial
Lee Circle, New Orleans
3 min walk • Lee Circle is a central traffic circle in New Orleans, Louisiana, which featured a monument to Confederate General Robert E. Lee between 1884 and 2017. The monument was a bronze statue by Alexander Doyle, a prominent American sculptor known for statues of Civil War figures. Lee Circle is located at the intersection of St.
0.6 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Champions Square, New Orleans
17 min walk • Champions Square is an outdoor festival plaza located adjacent to Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is known as the premier tailgating space for sports events held at the stadium and the nearby Smoothie King Center.
~240 ftSW
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
Confederate Memorial Hall, New Orleans
2 min walk • The Confederate Memorial Hall was a museum, library, and social club at 1322 Vermont Avenue, Washington, D.C.; it called itself "the Confederate Embassy". The brownstone that housed it, just off of Logan Circle, became a private residence in 1997. The Confederate Memorial Association owned the Hall.
0.5 miSE
Convention center
New Orleans Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
14 min walk • The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is located in Downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The lower end of building one is located 1,640 feet upriver from Canal Street on the banks of the Mississippi River.
~1130 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Patrick's Church, New Orleans
6 min walk • St. Patrick's Church is a Catholic church and parish in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The parish was founded in 1833, and the current structure was completed in 1840.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Contemporary Arts Center open?

Contemporary Arts Center is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Contemporary Arts Center?

Nearby attractions include Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans (1 min walk), Confederate Memorial Hall, New Orleans (2 min walk), The National WWII Museum, New Orleans (2 min walk), Robert E. Lee Monument, New Orleans (3 min walk).

How to get to Contemporary Arts Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Contemporary Arts Center:

Tram

Saint Charles at Saint Joseph • Lines: 12 (3 min walk)
Howard Avenue at Carondelet • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (13 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (13 min walk)
FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (33 min walk)