Dedicated
to the color, mystery, and magic of Mardi Gras. Over 150 years of Carnival
history from New Orleans to Acadiana brought to life. Fifteen different
videos feature highlights of King Cake traditions, balls, parades, French
Quarter revelry and the Cajun "Courir du Mardi Gras." Mardi Gras
Artisans offer live demonstrations on a scheduled basis. 421 Williams
Blvd. 504-468-4038.
Stoytellers,
magicians, puppeteers and music-makers are featured in this intimate
performance space. The Castle includes a fully equipped television studio
and a satellite dish to transmit live over Cox Cable from Rivertown. Call
for performances and reservations. 503 Williams Blvd. 504-469-3236.
A
massive collection of toy trains, working models and visitor activated
trains are just a part of this exciting museum. There's also a children's
"play scape" designed for early elementary and preschool
visitors that feature a half scale caboose playhouse. Outdoors is a red
clay dirt race track for radio remote controlled model cars. 519
Williams Blvd. 504-468-7223.
The
museum features the collections of the LA Wildlife and Fisheries Dept.
including some of the world's only displays of the extinct Passenger
Pigeon and Ivory billed Woodpecker. A 15,000 gallon fresh water aquarium
feautres Louisiana undersea wildlife. Young visitors will love our tree
house, oil rig escape capsule, and our scale model Mobil Oil Rig. 303
Williams Blvd. 504-468-7232.
Relive
the great moments of the New Orleans Saints. See an actual locker room or
just enjoy our tailgate party. Team memorabilia, photographs, videos on
our great screen, Saints collectibles and interactive exhibits are in
every room. Come experience all the fun and excitement of an NFL game in
this museum. 409 Williams Blvd. 504-468-6617.
This
award winning 300 seat theatre features some of the state's best talent.
Broadway musicals, plays and command performances are all part of the
theatre's program. The new theatre design offers a full view of the stage
from every seat! Call for ticket availability. 325 Minor St.
504-468-7221.
other Rivertown
museums and attractions include:
The Freeport McMoRan
Daily Living Science Center, Space Station, Observatory/Planetarium
Fine Art Gallery
Friends of Rivertown
Cannes Brulee -(Native
American Center of the Gulf South)
Dedicated
to the color, mystery, and magic of Mardi Gras. Over 150 years of Carnival
history from New Orleans to Acadiana brought to life. Fifteen different
videos feature highlights of King Cake traditions, balls, parades, French
Quarter revelry and the Cajun "Courir du Mardi Gras." Mardi Gras
Artisans offer live demonstrations on a scheduled basis. 421 Williams
Blvd. 504-468-4038.
Stoytellers,
magicians, puppeteers and music-makers are featured in this intimate
performance space. The Castle includes a fully equipped television studio
and a satellite dish to transmit live over Cox Cable from Rivertown. Call
for performances and reservations. 503 Williams Blvd. 504-469-3236.
A
massive collection of toy trains, working models and visitor activated
trains are just a part of this exciting museum. There's also a children's
"play scape" designed for early elementary and preschool
visitors that feature a half scale caboose playhouse. Outdoors is a red
clay dirt race track for radio remote controlled model cars. 519
Williams Blvd. 504-468-7223.
The
museum features the collections of the LA Wildlife and Fisheries Dept.
including some of the world's only displays of the extinct Passenger
Pigeon and Ivory billed Woodpecker. A 15,000 gallon fresh water aquarium
feautres Louisiana undersea wildlife. Young visitors will love our tree
house, oil rig escape capsule, and our scale model Mobil Oil Rig. 303
Williams Blvd. 504-468-7232.
Relive
the great moments of the New Orleans Saints. See an actual locker room or
just enjoy our tailgate party. Team memorabilia, photographs, videos on
our great screen, Saints collectibles and interactive exhibits are in
every room. Come experience all the fun and excitement of an NFL game in
this museum. 409 Williams Blvd. 504-468-6617.
This
award winning 300 seat theatre features some of the state's best talent.
Broadway musicals, plays and command performances are all part of the
theatre's program. The new theatre design offers a full view of the stage
from every seat! Call for ticket availability. 325 Minor St.
504-468-7221.