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Filled with old gator souvenirs, knick-knacks, and items made from former alligators. A large open-mouthed taxidermy gator serves as a centerpiece. Gift shop sells gator paraphernalia.
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- Address:
- 2051 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA
- Directions:
- In the Garden District, on the north side of Magazine St. at its intersection with Josephine St.
- Hours:
- Hours vary, but usually open daily 1:30-5. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 504-528-3000
- Admission:
- Donations appreciated.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- New Orleans, Louisiana - National WWII Museum
Fantastic museum. Dont miss the 4D theater.
[Todd Roberts, 05/20/2023]National WWII Museum:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA
- Directions:
- Downtown, on the northwest corner of Andrew Higgins and Magazine St. Entrance on Andrew Higgins Drive.
- Hours:
- Daily 9-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 504-528-1944
- Admission:
- Adults $23 to start.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
In Brechtel Park, there's a large wooden carving of a Native American, one of Toth's "Trail of Whispering Giants" collection that can be seen across the country.
[Donna J Conley, 01/19/2023]Peter Wolf Toth Indian Head:- Address:
- 4401 Lennox Blvd, New Orleans, LA
- Directions:
- Brechtel Park. Just inside the park entrance, and just past the entry gatehouse, on the right.
- Hours:
- Summer daily 8-8; winter 8-6. Gated after hours. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
No tours post-COVID, but signage is easy to follow and this is well worth a visit. The courtyard is lovely and the information is fascinating. I was particularly intrigued by the pills coated in gold and silver -- for wealthy people (even though they recognized that the metals had no curative properties and would simply pass through your system). Also check out the baby bottles with lead nipples and lead nipple guards for nursing moms. Plan to spend half-an-hour.
[Jennifer Kefer, 07/06/2022]Pharmacy Museum: Leeches!:- Address:
- 514 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA
- Directions:
- In the French Quarter, on the south side of Chartres St. between St. Louis and Toulouse Sts.
- Hours:
- Tu-Sa 10-4. Guided tours 1 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 504-565-8027
- Admission:
- Adults $5.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Ask the hostess to let you upstairs. It's like a speakeasy museum! Fun collection of elaborate costumes and photos. You do not need to dine at the restaurant to visit.
[Jennifer Kefer, 07/05/2022]Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum:- Address:
- 813 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA
- Directions:
- Upstairs from Arnaud's Restaurant. In the French Quarter, on the east side of Bienville St. a half-block north of Bourbon St.
- Hours:
- Usually open every evening, but call ahead to make sure. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 504-523-5433
- Admission:
- Free
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This is smaller than many of Toth's other giant heads, but it appears to be carved out of cypress, so it might possibly outlast all of the others.