Madame John's Legacy, New Orleans

Name: Madame John's Legacy
Address: 632 Dumaine St, New Orleans, 70116-3211, United States
Telephone: +1 504-568-6968

#58 among attractions in New Orleans

Museum, History museum, Architecture, Vernacular architecture

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Madame John's Legacy is a historic house museum at 632 Dumaine Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Completed in 1788, it is one of the oldest houses in the French Quarter, and was built in the older French colonial style, rather than the more current Spanish colonial style of that time. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970 for its architectural significance. The Louisiana State Museum owns the house and provides tours. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1788 (237 years ago)Coordinates: 29°57'32"N, 90°3'46"W

Address

632 Dumaine StFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans 70116-3211 United States

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+1 504-568-6968

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Madame John's Legacy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, French Market, St. Louis Cathedral.

~100 mNW
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
2 min walk • Royal Street is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops, art galleries, and hotels.
~210 mNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans
4 min walk • Cafe Lafitte in Exile is a bar in New Orleans' French Quarter that has operated continuously since 1933. It claims to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States.
~260 mE
Shopping, Shopping district
French Market, New Orleans
5 min walk • The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
~120 mSW
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
2 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, with its iconic white façade and triple steeples, stands as a beacon of history and spirituality in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This majestic cathedral is not only the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United...
~150 mS
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
3 min walk • Jackson Square, a historic park in the heart of the French Quarter, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural tapestry of New Orleans, Louisiana. This timeless landmark, framed by the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, and the Presbytère, offers...
~80 mSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
2 min walk • The Presbytère is an architecturally important building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It stands facing Jackson Square, adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral.
~160 mSW
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
3 min walk • The Louisiana State Museum, founded in New Orleans in 1906, is a statewide system of National Historic Landmarks and modern structures across Louisiana, housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.
~370 mSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
6 min walk • The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region of the United States. It is located in New Orleans' French Quarter.
~310 mNE
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans
5 min walk • Ursuline Convent was a series of historic Ursuline convents in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1727, at the request of Governor Étienne Perier, nuns from the Ursuline Convent of Rouen went to New Orleans to found a convent, run a hospital, and take care of educating young girls.
~350 mW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
French Opera House, New Orleans
6 min walk • The French Opera House, or Théâtre de l'Opéra, was an opera house in New Orleans. It was one of the city's landmarks from its opening in 1859 until it was destroyed by fire in 1919.
~280 mNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Beauregard-Keyes House, New Orleans
5 min walk • The Beauregard-Keyes House is a historic residence located at 1113 Chartres Street in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Madame John's Legacy?

Nearby attractions include The Presbytere, New Orleans (2 min walk), 1850 House Museum Store, New Orleans (2 min walk), Frank Relle Photography, New Orleans (2 min walk), St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans (2 min walk).

How to get to Madame John's Legacy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Madame John's Legacy:

Tram

Dumaine Street • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Toulouse Street • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (33 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (33 min walk)