The Presbytere

The Presbytere, built in 1790, was originally called the "Ecclesiastical House." It served as a courthouse and a commercial business before becoming one of five buildings in the French Quarter that make up the Louisiana State Museum. Exhibits focus on paintings, furniture, pottery, clothing and every kind of craft or relic imaginable, as long as it illustrates Louisiana's culture and colorful...

The Presbytère was planned as housing for clergy but was never used for that purpose. It's now a museum with two terrific exhibits, one of which is a smashing Mardi Gras museum that does an excellent job of summing up the complex history of the city's major holiday, which is so much more than just rowdies displaying nekkid body parts. Five major themes trace the history of this high-profile but...

The Presbytère, also known as The Presbytere, is an important historical building in New Orleans, Louisiana and is located in the French Quarter along Jackson Square, adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral.

The Presbytere, built in 1790, was originally called the Ecclesiastical House. It served as a courthouse and a commercial business before becoming one of five buildings in the French Quarter that make up the Louisiana State Museum. Exhibits focus on paintings, furniture, pottery, clothing and every kind of craft or relic imaginable, as long as it illustrates Louisiana's culture and colorful past.

The Presbytere is currently the home to the powerful Living with Hurricanes exhibit. On the second floor, you can experience the history and culture of Louisiana's carnival-- Mardi Gras! Come visit us!