The Historic New Orleans Collection
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosUnited States51-200 Employees
The Historic New Orleans Collection operates as a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to preserving and studying the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. It was founded in 1966 by General and Mrs. L. Kemper Williams to keep their Louisiana materials intact and accessible for research and public exhibition, and it has since expanded its holdings and programs. Over the years, it has developed publishing and exhibition activity along with educational programs to broaden access to its collections. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the collection maintains several French Quarter properties and adapts them to preserve the region's built heritage. It engages in collaborations and public programming, including partnerships and exhibitions, and has announced a limited-time exhibition titled New Orleans Musicians in Art, opening November 4, 2026.