New Orleans Sights

Backstreet Cultural Museum

#153 of 532 things to do in New Orleans

#4227 of 27205 things to do in North America

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  • Address
    • 1116 St Claude Ave
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 504-303-9058
  • Price
    • suggested donation $5
  • Hours
    • 10am-5pm Tue-Sat

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Lonely Planet review for Backstreet Cultural Museum

This is the place to see one facet of this town's distinctive customs - its African American side - and how they're expressed in daily life. The term 'backstreet' refers to New Orleans' 'back o' town, ' or the poor black neighborhoods. If you have any interest in Mardi Gras Indian suits (African Americans who dress up in Carnival-esque Native American costume), second lines and the activities of social aid and pleasure clubs (the local black community version of civic associations), you need to stop by.

 

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