Museum Reviews
A MUST see in the Treme, the 1st Black neighborhood in the US. Learn the amazing journey of the enslaved, the marginalized and the incredible will to survive and endure, and grow an amazing community of artists, musicians and community. Visit Calas, the other version of the beignets made from rice and chat with the creator about it's amazing origin.
Not a lot on display and the food is wildly overpriced ($18 for 3 doughnut hole sized desserts and two coconut waters).
We enjoyed the museum and the Calas & Coffee from Calas Café, inside the museum. Lots of history on blacks in New Orleans and the Treme Neighborhood.
Learned the history of Calas, which preceeded the Praline. This is a blessed informed institution
Every city I travel to I always plan to stop at an African American museum. This is a small intimate museum but worthy of its entrance fee. I learned a lot and would recommend anyone to visit and support.
This is a must see location for both residents and tourists. It's beautiful, inspirational, and actually a very cool place to hang out. Don't miss it!
Small and big enough to enjoy; however, it was geared more towards the Native American New Orleans Chief/Queens history. It is still very informative, though. There were also local artist spotlights available for sale. I really wished that the slave arts quarters building across the street was open, but it was closed for renovations. You could still walk the grounds. I felt very connected somehow to the land/ earth that I was walking on, knowing that it is a part of my history, I grounded my feet in the grass for a deeper connection with this who passed and fought for me and my freedoms. Thank you to whoever thought to begin the museum, and I wish them ALL the funding they need to see their vision come true.
This is an incredible place full of wonderful historical artifacts and artwork.Learn about the Treme community, the history and future of the many cultures that make up NOLA.The staff is joyful and helpful.You can get there by bus, trolly or car. Public transportation is by far the most fun way to get there.The architecture in the community is lovely.If in NOLA drop in and prepare to increase your knowledge of history and art.
If ever in New Orleans, this museum is a must see. The people, culture and landmarks of this beautiful rugged city has so much history. As i drove thru the towns I could appreciate the culture and understand the landmarks so much better after coming to this museum.
Great place to visit! Rich history and I love to see and support those supporting us.
Nice location, nice building, friendly staff. Interesting small exhibition on the Kourí-Viní language. Museum staff kept the door locked.The museum is too small for the 20 dollar entrance fee; one of the rooms was a gallery with price tags. Almost no historical information.
As an educator and a life- long learner, the knowledge exceeded my expectations. I recommend NOAM in Treme to all that visit NOLA.
The main building is closed for renovations, and the building being used does not house a museum. It is an art gallery at best. It does have art from contemporary artists. But to call it a museum means there will be displays of antiquity, which there were none. If you want to see some art, this would be a good place to spend an hour. If you want to see a museum, this is not the place to go. Maybe when they reopen the other building it could change.
This museum is very modern and nice! The staff was very friendly and inviting! It’s worth seeing but in my option there should be more historical artifacts and displays.They have music, entertainment, vendors and small bar to purchase drinks etc every 3rd Saturday and entrance is free! I just happen to visit on a 3rd Saturday. Not sure of regular entrance fee. It’s in a residential area but very easy to get to. I highly recommended visiting if in New Orleans.
Today I was finally able to visit the NOAAM. To date most exhibits are being housed at the administrative building while more permanent facilities, across the street, are awaiting restoration or construction. There are two outdoor exhibits that can be viewed on the property across the street. The current space is small but is being used to display very impressive and important works by artists across the diaspora. This museum is definitely worth the visit and the nominal entrance fee. I look forward to the completion of the permanent site.
