Mission
The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the stewardship of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South.
Founded in 1966, THNOC has helped local residents and visiting tourists better understand the multicultural history of the region through thought-provoking exhibitions; original books, periodicals, and articles; and its public research center. In addition, it offers a robust programming schedule and an extensive array of educational resources for teachers and students of all levels.
Current Exhibitions
“Yet She Is Advancing”: New Orleans Women and the Right to Vote, 1878–1970
April 28, 2023 to November 5, 2023
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition
November 15, 2022 to March 1, 2023
French Quarter Life: People and Places in the Vieux Carré
February 8, 2022 to February 28, 2023
French Quarter History Galleries
Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles: A bilingual exhibition / Una exposición bilingüe
October 20, 2022 to January 22, 2023