Established in 2000, the mission of the New Orleans African American Museum is to preserve, interpret and promote the African American cultural heritage of New Orleans, with a particular emphasis on the Tremé community.
Experience a New Orleans festival, second only to the world-famous Mardi Gras celebration. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival offers two weekends of live music, food, art and more. Don't let the word "jazz" in the title fool you. The festival is a celebration of all genres, welcoming artists like Willie Nelson, Al Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bon Jovi, Lauryn Hill, Jimmy Buffet and many more.
Catch true professionals in action at the New Orleans Ballet Theatre. Dancers for the entertainment company have performed all over the globe in starring roles and have been wowing New Orleans audiences since 2002.
Take a tour of New Orleans like none you've ever experienced. Kayakitiyat Kayak Tours takes you through the city on Bayou St. John and you'll be able to see historic structures like the Spanish Custom House and the Pitot house, the Fair Grounds Race Course, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the St. Louis Cemetary #3, and much more.