Museum Reviews
I really enjoyed this place. Very interactive and awesome staff. They always have community events.
Beautiful museum, we were treated very kindly, we learned a lot about what this city suffered with Hurricane Katrina and about the culture of this city
We did the guided tour for an hour and it was just all so beautiful and knowledgeable. Raheem was such a wonderful tour guide very funny, engaging, and descriptive.
This was unfortunately a disappointing experience for us. It was based on the experience of Katrina’s survivors, where we were thinking it had more to do with Black American history pre-civilrights. The staff was extremely inattentive leaving us alone to wander this house with zero interactivity. Many of the doors in the house were closed with some locked for meetings and others leaving you guessing on if you should enter or not. The asking price of $35 per person was a complete ripoff. Then they actually wanted to charge guess for a snack. We were in and out in less than 30 minutes, because it was very uninteresting.
Yet another exhibition mostly focusing on Katrina thru one person's eyes. Not really African American Art. The Ancestral Odyssey exhibit is impressive with its 2 whole-room installations, but overall it is small with only 7 items. The cost is too high for what it is.
I really enjoyed this museum. They had a Katrina 20 year exhibit and it shared alot of information.
Incredible experience! Free for New Orleans residents on 3rd Saturdays of the month. Exhibits were top tier. It felt like the perfect portal into the past, while showing the beauty in the present & future. Staff was so helpful and knowledgeable. Looking forward to going back soon!
A small but mighty museum. The katrina exhibition it was truly a somber experience especially considering it is the 20th anniversary since katrina darkened theis town.there is also a interactive area for kids. I really thought it was well done. The garden is nice also
Their Katrina exhibit was heart breaking but worth it, it shows what happened during and after the flooding and how the people of New Orleans banned together to support each other. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The only thing that I didn't like was the AI "interactive" exhibits, they are interesting but I feel like it would be more powerful if the video was animated by the people of New Orleans. I thought the spoken word poem part was great though. All in all I'd still recommend stopping in if you have the time.
So I came to New Orleans for a quick solo trip and usually with each city I travel to I visit a local museum especially if they have an African American museum. While nice, I left wishing there was more to see. 1. I'm from the DMV area where so many great museums are free. This entrance fee for out of town guests was a little high for the size of the museum. 2. The main exhibit focused on the aftermath of Katrina which yes was moving but also lacking in the art that could have been possible for such an important and tragic moment in our history. I also expected other art exhibiting the rich African American history in NOLA. There is an interesting exhibit with two immersive rooms using music, spoken word, and seemingly AI images. It was certainly futuristic in its presentation but admittedly disheartening in what appears to rely heavily on AI imagery. All in all I'm happy I went and supported this museum. I hope in the future it can continue to be a part of the Treme community and re- establish a richer art history. So in that sense I was happy to pay that fee in hope for the future of the museum.
It a very rich history that needs to be honored and protected at all costs. It very inspiring especially at not so normal times like today
This is a really nice small but cool experience especially the virtual rooms. So much knowledge packed in this space definitely worth a visit. You can do this place in less than 45 mins . I love supporting small businesses and the workers are nice and welcoming.
I visited here with my school teacher group and what a fun time I had! It was so cool to learn about black history, especially black New Orleans history! Although only one building was available with art displays, there is a capital campaign to raise money to restore the other buildings on the property. Camren Mitchell was our guide, and he did an amazing job! I learned so much, and I look forward to our students attending during the school year. FYI, every third Saturday from 11-4 admission is FREE!!!!!
This is sacred ground. The current ancestral odyssey exhibit is profound. Try the Calas and coffee and experience a taste of history.
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.
