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    Confederate Memorial Hall Museum

    3.9 (68 reviews)
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    gary v.

    Small, very well-curated civil war museum in a beautiful building. The focus of this museum seems to be to mainly to preserve and display artifacts. Other reviewers that complain that they "wanted other stories told" are missing the point. While those stories should be told, this is not the venue. As a Northerner I did not grow up understanding the civil war, why those who fought did so, and the utter devastation that was experienced by the Southern states. I only knew the over-simplified version we learned in school. But like any major historical event, there are no simple explanations, but many biased ones. History is not good guys and bad guys, it's the story of complicated, complex people and concepts. People in other reviews comparing the South to N**i Germany clearly understand the Civil War even less than they understand WW2. This museum is an amazing place where an important piece of history is preserved. One that many are trying very hard to erase. If you want to see more Union relics I suggest you go to the Civill War museums in Lancaster, PA, or even Richmond VA. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here and it was well worth $15. Recommended to all who seek to better understand this tragic and complicated chapter of our shared history.

    Julia H.

    Not sure what I was expecting, but I was a little caught off-guard once we went through the museum that it's marketed as a "Civil War" museum, but really it's more of a Confederacy Museum. The location on Google Maps says "Confederate Memorial Hall," but the signage says Civil War museum. From the NOLA Visitor Information Center, they advised that all the artifacts were donated by local families. I do agree with other reviews that this collection does not detail anything about African Americans and Slavery during the Civil War, it is all about the Confederacy. I understand this is the south and they were part of the confederacy, but it's not a well-rounded Civil War museum and I wish I'd known before paying admission ($10/pp). Felt a little bit like false-advertising. Restrooms are located downstairs. Museum is self-guided, and they have a 10-15 minute video that plays in back about the confederate soldiers, some local history, and some details about the battles nearby.

    Nick P.

    I did not realize I had written a review before. I'll update this with more info. This is the oldest museum in Louisiana. In this museum, you'll see a large collection of Confederate flags, military uniforms, and Louisiana made swords and guns. Adult admission is $10. You can probably spend 30 mins to 1 hr here. It's across the street from the WW2 museum. Everything was well taken care of. It's a self guided tour but yes I do wish they had more information on the overall Civil War.

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    Bruce K.

    I seem to be picking up a whole bunch of Confederate sites lately but I'm visiting through the South and, well, they were part of the Confederacy. I'm not really a fan of the CSA, but I am a fan of history and this is all about history and a very important part of the history of the USA. This hall is a tremendous collection of Confederate memorabilia, including uniforms, maps, weapons, recovered bullets, coins, battle flags and personal possessions. The museum is densely packed but it's all viewable and very interesting. Plan for an hour or two at last. More if you're planning on reading it all. There's a lot. Gift shop has replicas of some items for sale as well as postcards and the like. Tip: Consider heading over to Biloxi for the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library, https://www.yelp.com/biz/beauvoir-jefferson-davis-shrine-biloxi-3?hrid=BWsZt2A-u_ExRjKPtx8scQ. [Review 14215 overall, 1537 of 2020, number 34 in Louisiana.]

    Ellery D.

    I'm finishing up a historical novel set here in NOLA, so of course I had to see this place--especially since I now live just half a mile away. They have some interesting things. A lot of great original artifacts somehow fit into a small space. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Yes, events are told from a southern point of view, but then we *are* in the south. Would happily recommend to fellow history geeks.

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    Paul C.

    Got some great artifacts and the staff is very helpful. A smaller museum but we'll worth the admission!

    Rebecca A.

    Neat place, it's only $10 for a long hall and small room to the side. If you are in the area for the WW11 museum it is an easy add on.

    Amazing museum. Gorgeous collection. The best collection of civil war and confederate items I have ever seen

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    Andi F.

    This museum looks at the Civil War from a perspective that I had not considered before. The perspective of the South. The war of Northern Aggression. It is a neutral viewpoint, not against any race or gender, just shows the uniforms, sells books, and hats. It also has the history of the flags that were used during this time period. When you come in and pay, you get a handout that describes each of the flags that were used during this period. It is a beautiful building that you have to go up several steps to get in to. I am not sure about handicap access. It does not get into the details of the politics, but with the actual uniforms, flags, and other memorabilia, it is very interesting. Evidently, the Confederate Memorial Hall opened its doors in New Orleans on January 8, 1891, and since that time has been commemorating the military history and heritage of the South. The museum is the oldest in Louisiana and houses one of the largest collections of Confederate memorabilia in the United States. The interior of the main area of the museum reminds me of a church. An older church with dark wood walls, an open ceiling showing the dark wooden beams that make up the peak of the building. The exterior is a reddish brick. The restrooms are downstairs. Again, I am not sure about any handicap accessibility, though the restrooms are gender neutral. Parking is all paid parking, and shared with the other museums in the area. $8 admission is just the right price for the small museum. My favorite was seeing the medical instruments of the time period. I am unsure how appropriate this museum for kids under the age of 12 or so. There seems to be a lot of items that can be harmful or that kids can damage. If you are looking for something to do that is away from the crowds, this is a good option. The WWII museum, Lee Circle, Ogden Museum and the Children's Museum are all within a few blocks, so it would be nice to take several days in this area with the kidlets or if your just interested in museums.

    Annie H.

    This isn't a very big museum, but if you enjoy history, it's a nice spot to visit. It's right by the WWII museum. They have many different artifacts from the civil war and some of the clothing as well. They have many pictures and flags on the wall. I'm one room they show the guns and medical supplies and cannon balls used in the war. They also have a little room that plays videos about the civil war.

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    Has lots of confederate artifacts. Definitely worth stopping in to see it if you are in to u.s. and military history.

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    This civil war museum has some awesome artifacts displayed. It displayed trees embedded with grape shot and cannon balls.

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    Fascinating collection of artifacts! Plus it's in a gorgeous building. Price has increased to $15.

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