Louisiana Museum Foundation

09/04/2026

The Louisiana Museum Foundation is proud to announce Diane Sustendal Labouisse as Chairwoman of the 2026 Founders Ball and Tia and James “Jimmy” Roddy as Honorary Co-Chairs. Labouisse and Tia Roddy are both longtime members of the Louisiana Museum Foundation Board.

08/05/2026

It’s Museum Month. Have you seen the James Michalopoulos exhibit yet?

Immerse yourselves in a world of color that only New Orleans could inspire.
Become a member and don’t forget to get your tickets for the Founders Ball.
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07/07/2026

Highlights from the “Escape the Cabildo” game that drew so many of our visitors last Thursday July 2nd for the FQMA free Museum Night. Many attendees won prizes, even the kids!

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06/25/2026

French Quarter Museum Night is one week away!
Join us on Thursday, July 2 for a free evening of after-hours museum experiences in the French Quarter.

Make sure to stop by The Cabildo for costumed interpreters, hands-on history, Escape the Cabildo game, and henna tattoos by New Orleans Henna.

The night wraps with a 7–8 p.m. reception at The Historic New Orleans Collection. Reception attendees will receive wristbands for entry to the after-party at Le Spectacle at Preservation Hall, including free admission to the 8:45 p.m. Preservation Hall All-Stars performance, capacity permitting.

06/10/2026

The Louisiana Museum Foundation was pleased to host its Annual Meeting of the Membership on Monday, June 8, generously hosted by Tableau.

The evening provided an opportunity to reflect on the Foundation's accomplishments over the past year, celebrate the impact of our members and supporters, and welcome new members to the Board of Directors as we continue to advance the mission of the Louisiana State Museum and its properties across the state.

We extend our sincere thanks to Tableau for their hospitality and to all who joined us. We look forward to an exciting year ahead—including a special announcement coming soon about this fall's Founders Ball.

05/18/2026

Join us May 19th for an artist talk and book signing with James Michalopoulos as he shares his vision and process. Calas Cafe’s pop up will be open late for the evening. This event is FREE and open to the public.

05/05/2026

The New Orleans Jazz Museum is launching the Buddy Bolden Performance Fund, a multi phase effort to sustain and expand free, year round performances and educational programming while directly supporting the artists and culture bearers who define this city.

Your support helps sustain and expand the Museum’s free, year-round performances, dynamic exhibitions, educational programming, and cultural initiatives that celebrate the music New Orleans made famous while connecting it to audiences around the world.

Give now https://www.givenola.org/organization/nolajazzmuseum

Give NOLA Day is here 🎉

Today, the New Orleans Jazz Museum invites you to invest in the future of New Orleans culture through the launch of the Buddy Bolden Performance Fund.

Your support helps sustain and expand the Museum’s free, year-round performances, dynamic exhibitions, educational programming, and cultural initiatives that celebrate the music New Orleans made famous while connecting it to audiences around the world.

From live performance and scholarship to exhibitions and global cultural exchange, the New Orleans Jazz Museum remains a vital gateway to preserving, celebrating, and advancing this city’s musical legacy.

Join us in honoring the origin of jazz while investing in its future.

Give today: givenola.org/nolajazzmuseum

05/01/2026

For GiveNOLA Day, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is launching the Buddy Bolden Performance Fund, the beginning of a multi-phase campaign to sustain and expand the Museum’s free, year-round performance and educational programming while supporting the artists and culture bearers who define New Orleans.

Your contribution to the Buddy Bolden Performance Fund supports live performances, expands educational opportunities, and champions original productions, ensuring that New Orleans’ most influential art form continues to inspire, evolve, and resonate year-round.

https://www.givenola.org/organization/nolajazzmuseum

Early giving for Give NOLA Day starts now.

Today, the New Orleans Jazz Museum launches the Buddy Bolden Performance Fund, a bold new investment in sustaining and expanding the Museum’s free, year-round performances, educational programming, and support for the artists who define the sound of New Orleans.

Through exhibitions, education, research, and live performance, the Museum connects New Orleans culture to audiences here and around the world.

Get your gift in early and help us build momentum ahead of Give NOLA Day on May 5.

Give today: givenola.org/nolajazzmuseum

04/22/2026

Michalopoulos Merriment