Louisiana State Museum (Cabildo & Presbytère) Free Days

Updated 2026-09-15 · Free · No sign-up

Louisiana State Museum (Cabildo & Presbytère) has no regular free day right now — here's what exists instead. No recurring free day at the Cabildo or Presbytère — admission is charged for everyone except children 6 and under and reserved school groups. Louisiana residents pay a reduced rate every day, and seniors, students and military get $2 off with ID. Tickets online or on site; Tue-Sun 9am-4pm, last ticket 3:30pm Verified on Louisiana State Museum (Cabildo & Presbytère)'s own page, last checked 2026-09-14.

At a glance

Free dayNo regular free day
Who qualifiesChildren 6 and under free
ReservationTickets online or on site; Tue-Sun 9am-4pm, last ticket 3:30pm
What's includedGeneral admission
Regular adult price$15 adult ($13 Louisiana residents)
Sourcelouisianastatemuseum.org · checked 2026-09-14

What it costs instead

There's no free window to time here, so the math runs the other way: regular admission is $15 adult ($13 Louisiana residents), meaning a couple pays $30 and a group of four adults up to $60 at the gate. Bringing that down means the routes below: a membership that travels, a discount program you qualify for, or a library pass.

Upcoming free days

No upcoming free dates are published right now. Louisiana State Museum (Cabildo & Presbytère) announces free days on its official page — that's the place to watch.

Know before you go

  • Who qualifies: Children 6 and under free.
  • Reservations: Tickets online or on site; Tue-Sun 9am-4pm, last ticket 3:30pm.
  • Worth knowing: The Presbytère is closed for building upgrades July 27-September 30, 2026 — check before visiting Jackson Square for it.

Other ways in, no calendar required

  • Households with a SNAP EBT card can use Museums for All: free-to-$5 admission for up to four, valid during regular hours at 1,700+ institutions across the country — look up Louisiana State Museum on the official participant list.
  • An art- or history-museum membership from another city may already cover Louisiana State Museum: check the NARM roster with our reciprocity lookup — a qualifying membership travels to 1,400+ museums.

Dates don't line up?

Regular tickets ($15 adult ($13 Louisiana residents)) are on louisianastatemuseum.org — skip third-party sellers, the official price is the floor. A membership card from another city's museum or zoo might work here too — the reciprocity lookup answers it in one search.

Also free in New Orleans

New Orleans Museum of Art (wednesdays) · Ogden Museum of Southern Art (thursdays 10am–5pm) — or see the full free museum days in New Orleans guide.

One email, all the dates

New Orleans's free-day calendar, condensed to one email a month — verified dates and resident rules only.

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FAQ

When is Louisiana State Museum (Cabildo & Presbytère) free?

No recurring free day at the Cabildo or Presbytère — admission is charged for everyone except children 6 and under and reserved school groups. Louisiana residents pay a reduced rate every day, and seniors, students and military get $2 off with ID.

Do I need a reservation for Louisiana State Museum (Cabildo & Presbytère)'s free days?

Tickets online or on site; Tue-Sun 9am-4pm, last ticket 3:30pm

How much is Louisiana State Museum (Cabildo & Presbytère) normally?

$15 adult ($13 Louisiana residents). That figure is the payoff for planning around the free day.

How much does a family save on a Louisiana State Museum free day?

At $15 per adult, two adults keep $30 and a group of four paying adult prices keeps up to $60 per visit — before parking and extras.

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