Museum of Death, Death museum in French Quarter, New Orleans, United States
The Museum of Death contains exhibits of mortuary equipment, criminal evidence, photographs, and historical artifacts related to mortality and funeral practices.
The collection includes antique mortician tools, historical body bags, and documentation of significant criminal cases that influenced American society through time.
The museum presents diverse perspectives on death through artifacts, photographs, and documents that reflect different cultural approaches to mortality.
Located at 227 Dauphine Street, the museum operates Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with an admission price of 20 dollars.
The collection features items from notorious criminal cases, including letters and artwork created by convicted murderers during their imprisonment.
Location: New Orleans
Location: Orleans Parish
Address: 227 227 Dauphine Street 70112 New Orleans 70112 New Orleans
Opening Hours: Mercredi-Lundi 10:00-18:00; Mardi closed
Phone: +15045933968
Website: http://museumofdeath.net
GPS coordinates: 29.95593,-90.06970
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:36
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