Longue Vue House and Gardens

Longue Vue House and Gardens Your house, your gardens.
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Founded by philanthropists Edith and Edgar Stern, Longue Vue House and Gardens is a multifaceted historic estate featuring a world-class house museum and eight acres of stunning gardens that include an unparalleled collection of Louisiana irises in New Orleans and an interactive Discovery Garden for children of all ages. As a National Historic Landmark that serves as one of New Orleans’ premier ed

ucation and cultural resources, Longue Vue is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, and the first Sunday of every month to the public for tours of the home and gardens, special events and programs.

Today, September 1, marks the birthday of Edgar Stern Jr., oldest son of Longue Vue founders Edith and Edgar. Like his f...
09/01/2026

Today, September 1, marks the birthday of Edgar Stern Jr., oldest son of Longue Vue founders Edith and Edgar. Like his father, Edgar Stern Jr. (1922 - 2008) focused his adult years on business, and in 1948, after serving in the Army during WWII, he and Edgar Sr. started WDSU-TV from a preexisting radio station. This was the first commercial television station in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region and would set a precedent—at the time groundbreaking, now a norm—of broadcasting coverage of events as they occurred.

Edgar Jr. would also go on to develop the Royal Orleans Hotel, the Royal Sonesta, and the Oakwood Shopping Mall, the first air-conditioned shopping center in the Gulf Coast region. He served as a campaign vice chairman for the United Community Funds and Councils of America, as chairman of the Aspen Music Festival & School, and on the boards of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Tulane University, and the University of Chicago.

Learn more about the Stern family legacy at Stern Legacy Week this October. Head to longuevue.com/legacy-week for details and tickets.

Photos: Edgar Stern Jr. in late 1960s; Edgar Stern Jr. at his office on Royal Street; Edgar Stern Jr. in 1927

THURSDAY: What's in Bloom Happy Hour returns to celebrate the fall. Enjoy complimentary gardens admission and a glass o...
09/01/2026

THURSDAY: What's in Bloom Happy Hour returns to celebrate the fall. Enjoy complimentary gardens admission and a glass of wine on Longue Vue, and learn what's in bloom this season. All educators who attend will have the chance to sign up for a complimentary Carrie membership and to meet with Longue Vue’s programs team to discuss field trips and other partnerships.

Thursday, September 3, 4:00 - 6:00PM. Free to attend.

Register: longuevue.com/event/whats-in-bloom-happy-hour-and-educator-appreciation/

The fall season of Twilight at Longue Vue kicks off next week with Dusky Waters! Bring a chair or a blanket and settle i...
08/31/2026

The fall season of Twilight at Longue Vue kicks off next week with Dusky Waters! Bring a chair or a blanket and settle in the beauty of our historic gardens for an evening of live, local music on Wednesday, September 9, 5:00PM.

Dusky Waters is the nom de plume of Jenn Jeffers, a contemporary Americana songwriter and musician whose work bridges the rich musical traditions of the South with a modern, genre-defying sound. As the executive director and co-founder of BlackAmericana Fest, she is at the forefront of fostering a more inclusive roots music landscape. Her evocative songwriting and compelling performances have earned critical acclaim, with audiences lauding her ability to craft deeply personal yet universally resonant songs. Reimagining Americana, her music honors tradition while forging a new path that reflects the magic, mourning, and ever-evolving spirit of the South.

Tickets: https://longuevue.com/twilight-series/

Carmela Rappazzo, a frequent guest at Twilight at Longue Vue, is putting on a special relief concert for Longue Vue's re...
08/31/2026

Carmela Rappazzo, a frequent guest at Twilight at Longue Vue, is putting on a special relief concert for Longue Vue's recovery following the tornado that landed here in June. We have been so grateful for the outpouring of love from our community. Please join us for what is sure to be a wonderful evening on September 10!

Tickets and sponsorships are available at longuevue.com/event/tornado-relief-concert-featuring-carmela-rappazzo-friends/.

For updates on Longue Vue's recovery, please visit longuevue.com/tornado.

Even the smallest of works can bring intricacy, intimacy, and visual impact. See for yourself in the Small Expressions e...
08/29/2026

Even the smallest of works can bring intricacy, intimacy, and visual impact. See for yourself in the Small Expressions exhibit now on display in Longue Vue's Playhouse and featuring work no larger than 15 inches in any direction.

Presented by the Handweavers Guild of America. On display through October 10. Included in gardens admission.

More at longuevue.com/exhibits.

THIS WEEK at Longue Vue:▶ What's in Bloom Happy Hour returns to celebrate the fall. Enjoy complimentary gardens admissio...
08/28/2026

THIS WEEK at Longue Vue:

▶ What's in Bloom Happy Hour returns to celebrate the fall. Enjoy complimentary gardens admission and a glass of wine on Longue Vue, and learn what's in bloom this season. All educators who attend will have the chance to sign up for a complimentary Carrie membership and to meet with Longue Vue’s programs team to discuss field trips and other partnerships.

▶ Come find Longue Vue at this year's Culture Collision on Wednesday, September 2! The evening is free to attend and features over 60 arts and cultural organizations, plus pop-up performances.

▶ It's almost the first Sunday of the month, and that means Free Family Sunday is coming up on September 6, with free gardens admission and discounted house tours for Louisiana locals.

▶ More events at longuevue.com/events.

LAST CHANCE! Voting for the Gambit's Best of New Orleans ends tomorrow (August 28). If you haven't already, please vote ...
08/27/2026

LAST CHANCE! Voting for the Gambit's Best of New Orleans ends tomorrow (August 28). If you haven't already, please vote for Longue Vue as the best local museum and/or best kept local secret, and share your love in more categories for everything that makes New Orleans great!

Vote here: bestofneworleans.com/2026.

NEXT MONTH! We are just a few weeks away from kicking off our fall season of Twilight at Longue Vue. Join us for live mu...
08/26/2026

NEXT MONTH! We are just a few weeks away from kicking off our fall season of Twilight at Longue Vue. Join us for live music in the gardens every Wednesday, September 9 to October 8.

Tickets and details: longuevue.com/twilight-series/

Special thanks to New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation for their support!

It's the last week of New Orleans Museum Month! Remember: A Longue Vue membership gives you and a guest complimentary ac...
08/25/2026

It's the last week of New Orleans Museum Month! Remember: A Longue Vue membership gives you and a guest complimentary access to more than 25 other museums across the city this August.

Are you a member at another participating organization? Visit Longue Vue for complimentary gardens admission and discounted tours. Plan your visit at longuevue.com/visit.

This Thursday, please enjoy complimentary gardens admission for all while Longue Vue’s staff if off-site for training an...
08/24/2026

This Thursday, please enjoy complimentary gardens admission for all while Longue Vue’s staff if off-site for training and professional development. Visitors will be able to self-guide through the gardens and explore the Small Expressions exhibit in the Playhouse. All guided tours, the garden cafe, and the museum store will not be available, but they will resume normal access on Friday, August 28.

Thank you for understanding!

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7 Bamboo Road
New Orleans, LA
70124

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(504) 488-5488

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