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Cabildo, New Orleans

#82 among attractions in New Orleans

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Completed: 1799 (225 years ago)Coordinates: 29°57'28"N, 90°3'50"W
Address

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

Contact
+1 504-568-6968
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Opening hours
  1. Mondayclosed
  2. Tuesday10 am - 4 pm
  3. Wednesday10 am - 4 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 4 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 4 pm
  7. Sunday10 am - 4 pm
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Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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    New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 31 min walk
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Cabildo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, French Market, St. Louis Cathedral.

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    Nightlife, Dancing

    Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans

    5 min walk • Cafe Lafitte in Exile is a bar in New Orleans' French Quarter that has operated continuously since 1933. It claims to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States.

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    French Market, New Orleans

    7 min walk • The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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    Soaring, majestic 18th-century church

    St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans

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    Park, Historic walking areas

    Jackson Square, New Orleans

    2 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...

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    The Presbytere, New Orleans

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    Shopping, Shopping centre

    Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans

    6 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.

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    Museum, History museum

    Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans

    1 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.

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    Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

    Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans

    4 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.

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    Museum, History museum, Historical place

    Hermann-Grima House, New Orleans

    6 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.

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    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 Cabildo open?

Cabildo is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cabildo?

Nearby attractions include Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans (1 min walk), St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans (1 min walk), Pontalba Buildings, New Orleans (1 min walk), Vieux Carre Property Owners, New Orleans (1 min walk).

How to get to Cabildo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cabildo:

Tram
  • Toulouse Street • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
  • Dumaine Street • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train
  • New Orleans (31 min walk)

Bus
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (31 min walk)

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