Wonderful experience, great way to bring awareness to what the 9th ward people went through
Its great little museum. Meet Leona Tate who integrated McDonogh 19 in 1960.
A simple place with a profound and touching exposition. I was super curious about the history of Katrina and the floods in NO and it was the best source I found.
Spent about one hour there, but could be more if I wasn't in a hurry.
A great place to visit when in "Nawlins." I learned so much about Katrina that wasn't broadcast on mainstream media. A must visit for sure and a tour of the neighborhood will really leave you educated about the roots of the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood. The residents a were really pleasant and answered any questions we had about the neighborhood or the newer houses that were rebuilt.
You MUST come out here to really understand the impact of Katrina but mainly how events in the decades surrounding Katrina have impacted a community and what it tells us about ourselves. If you are a tourist or local, the unique nature of this place really has been the most rewarding place we visited on our trip from the UK to NOLA. The whole world should visit this museum and reflect on how blind we can allow ourselves to be to injustices just around the river bend. Get a cab out to this wonderful place. 'Tis not Disney, it is real and real important. Ask questions, then be prepared to realise just how little you know about the real issues when you hear the answers. FYI - you don't have to talk to anyone, you are left to your own devices to walk through the chronological exhibits, but I recommend you do out on the porch later.
It is free, but they deserve donations.
Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum is a US Museum based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum is located at 1235 Deslonde St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA.
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