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WESTWEGO HISTORICAL MUSEUM |
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Welcome to the Westwego Historical
Museum!
Click here for a downloadable copy of our
brochure!
"I've been to
all of the tourist attractions in New Orleans, and I thought I'd seen
it all, but this museum is a true jewel" - Liz Cline, New Orleans
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ABOUT
The Westwego Historical
Museum is housed in the historic Fisherman's Exchange/
L J Bernard Hardware Store Building on Sala Avenue in Salaville,
Westwego's Historic District. The museum opened its doors in
2000 under the director of Curator Daniel P. Alario, Sr., and has
since welcomed thousands and thousands of visitors from around the
world! While telling the unique story of the people of Westwego,
the museum features a completely restored turn-of-the-century general
store, furnished period upstairs living quarters, and a main exhibit
area boasting thousands of artifacts and historical treasures.
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LOCATION/CONTACT
The museum is located at 275 Sala
Avenue, in the Salaville Historic District, in Westwego, Louisiana
(postal zip code 70094). See our brochure
for map. For more information call the museum at: (504) 341-3161.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
 Monday -
Friday: 9am -4pm
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ADMISSIONS
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Adults: $3
Children under 12: $2
Seniors over 60: $2
Groups (10 or more): half price (call
ahead for group tours)
Westwego Historical Society Members:
FREE
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MUSEUM PHOTOS
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