Preservation Hall
Magnolia Mansion
Steamboat Natchez
New Orleans Museum of Art
- Originally built as a private residence in 1750 and used over the decades as a tavern, inn, photo studio and art gallery before becoming a sanctuary of jazz music in 1961, Preservation Hall is a quintessential live music experience in New Orleans. Home to the famous Preservation Hall Jazz Band, it’s also a unique off-site venue in the French Quarter, with facilities accommodating from 10 to 150 people for a variety of events complemented by sounds of New Orleans jazz. www.preservationhall.com
Magnolia Mansion
- Built in 1857, Magnolia Mansion has a rich and storied history, including a period during World War II when it was operated as the headquarters of the American Red Cross. Punctuated by eight magnificent Corinthian columns, it is now an upscale bed-and-breakfast property and one of the most treasured antebellum homes in the Garden District. The mansion is available for private events, including interesting programs such as murder mystery dinners with celebrity look-alikes. The mansion also has a 4,000-square-foot courtyard that can be used for outdoor functions. www.magnoliamansion.com
Steamboat Natchez
- Groups can step into another era when they board Steamboat Natchez, one of the few steam-powered sternwheelers rolling on the Mississippi River. The vessel welcomes groups for harbor cruises that can include lunch, dinner and jazz entertainment. Planners can also charter the vessel for private events, as well as rent the Toulouse Street Wharf in conjunction with a steamboat charter program. www.steamboatnatchez.com
New Orleans Museum of Art
- The city’s oldest fine arts institution, the New Orleans Museum of Art is renowned for its permanent collection of more than 40,000 objects, including European, Asian, African and contemporary art. The museum offers an elegant backdrop for special events of up to 1,500 people. The entire facility can be rented or planners can secure separate venues such as the great hall, featuring white marble, soaring columns and a grand staircase; a lobby filled with contemporary art; and two courtyards with unique sculptures. www.noma.org