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New Orleans is a city rife with art and history.
Its history is shared through cultural institutions including theNational World War II Museumand theWhitney Plantation Museum.
Although the past isn’t always rosy, understanding it is vital.
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It also includes art, and sometimes the two go hand-in-hand.
My Modern Met had the chance to visit some of New Orleans' greatest cultural institutions.
Scroll down for our travel guide to art and culture in NOLA.
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Now, the site is dedicated toeducating the public about the history of slavery and its legacy.
The large museum has permanent fixtures as well as long-term exhibitions.
So even if youve visited before, there are new things to see and learn.
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Preservation Hall
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Preservation Hallis the place to hear jazz in New Orleans.
Located in the French Quarter, its been a space for traditional New Orleans jazz since 1961.
Located in the Bywater neighborhood, the massive warehouse space showcases local creative Brandon BMIKE Odums.
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His large-scale murals, including one on the buildings exterior, illustrate Black culture in New Orleans.
Anyone is welcome to visit Studio BE.
Youll embark 34 floors high and be treated to a panoramic view of the Mississippi River.
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