Discover. Engage. Influence.
Established in 1981, LMF serves as the heartbeat behind all Louisiana State Museums. Through funding support we fuel the collections, drive the exhibitions, and power up the educational programs.
LMF is the force that keeps the past alive — preserving, presenting, and promoting Louisiana’s vibrant history and culture — making sure it’s not just history, but a living, breathing part of today. Because it’s not just about what happened then; it’s about what’s happening now, and what’s yet to come.
Let’s make history together.
Bienvenue Lafayette & Lafayette’s Address
Save The Date 4/12/2025
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, The Louisiana Museum Foundation will host a special event in partnership with The Louisiana State Museum | Cabildo to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to New Orleans. Join Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser as he welcomes a historical re-enactment of Lafayette’s Address to kick off French Quarter Fest from the Jackson Square stage.
Lafayette’s Lounge at French Quarter Fest
Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Enjoy the Lafayette Lounge inside The Cabildo, where Lafayette himself resided during his stay in New Orleans. The Lounge includes all-day access to the first and second floors of The Cabildo’s galleries inclusive of guided tours of the new Bienvenue Lafayette exhibition, two free drinks tickets, refreshments including complimentary food, clean bathrooms, air conditioning, and comfortable seating.
The Museums We Support
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The Cabildo
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![The Louisiana Civil Rights Museum]()
The Louisiana Civil Rights Museum
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![The Presbytère]()
The Presbytère
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![E.D. White Historic Site]()
E.D. White Historic Site
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![Wendell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum]()
Wendell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum
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![The New Orleans Jazz Museum at The Old US Mint]()
The New Orleans Jazz Museum at The Old US Mint
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![Capitol Park Museum]()
Capitol Park Museum
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![Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum]()
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum
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![Madame John’s Legacy]()
Madame John’s Legacy
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![1850 House]()
1850 House
Goings On
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