We only have one photo of the outside of the building for the Museum of Death New Orleans review because no photos are allowed inside!
Admission is $20, and tickets can only be purchased in person. No online or advance ticket sales.
The museum is located in the French Quarter at 227 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70112. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., every day of the week.
Their website is: https://museumofdeath.bigcartel.com/museum-of-death-new-orleans
Is the Museum of Death Worth a Visit?
If you like creepy and macabre things, then yes, the Museum of Death in New Orleans is worth a visit. It is more about the murder and violent side of death rather than the spooky.
Inside you’ll find real letters and art by famous serial killers, coffins, skulls, mortician instruments, cannibalism, crime scene and morgue photos, a Manson family display, and more. Warning: some of the photos are very graphic.
The museum isn’t that big, but it has a lot to look at. Expect to spend about an hour, if you take time to look at everything. If you don’t stop and read things, you could breeze through in 30 minutes.
There’s a small movie theater in the back called the Theater of Death, but I can’t remember what was playing on the screen.
The Origins of the Museum of Death
The first Museum of Death was opened in 1995 in San Diego, California.
It was founded by J.D. Healy and Catherine Shultz, who originally started it as a personal collection of death-related artifacts before turning it into a public museum.
After gaining attention in San Diego, the founders relocated the museum to a larger space on Hollywood Boulevard, where it became even more well-known for its unusual and provocative exhibits.
Over time, the collection grew and eventually expanded into a second location in New Orleans. The city’s rich and sometimes haunting history made it a fitting home for a museum centered on mortality and the macabre.
The Experience: Not for Everyone
It’s important to know that this museum isn’t designed for the faint of heart or young viewers. The content can be disturbing, and it’s generally recommended for adults who are prepared for graphic material.
Visitors typically spend about an hour or so exploring the exhibits, though some may find themselves moving through more quickly due to the intensity of the displays.
I can honestly say that it was very interesting, but we all felt a little “off” upon leaving, like we needed to go sage ourselves or do something to rid ourselves of the unsettling vibe that permeates the museum.
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