Memorial Hall Confederate Civil War Museum
Memorial Hall Confederate Civil War Museum
Memorial Hall Confederate Civil War Museum
4.5
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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7 contributions
Mar 2020
Memorial Hall is aptly named. It is a shrine to the South, including many interesting Civil War artifacts, including portraits, busts, uniforms, flags, etc. As such it is a museum whcih is more artifact-based than narrative-based. You won't get a good sense of the Civil War as a historical event, but if already know and appreciate the history, Memorial Hall offers some interesting items. I especially enjoyed the large number of items related to Jefferson Davis and his family. This is a good niche museum for those with interest in the Civil War or the Confederacy.
Written March 6, 2020
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Diana M
Sachse, TX21 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Though a smaller exhibit this one is packed with artifacts including uniforms, weapons, flags, portraits and more. We went on a whim before going to the WWII museum and I actually ended up enjoying this one more. One of the highlights was a piano saved from a home and played in the trenches...read that story definitely a cool one.
Written January 5, 2020
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Ayla M
Lafayette, LA314 contributions
May 2021 • Family
For so many years I have been trying to visit this place. It’s amazing that it’s been open for this long. I’m so happy to see and visit places that treasure our history weather we like it or not it’s history and we can learn from it to a better future. This is truly a hidden gem. Go visit if you are in the area
Written May 30, 2021
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The_Wanderer1992
Columbia, MD2,545 contributions
Feb 2022
I went to this museum while in New Orleans. It is located directly across the street from the World War II museum. It is not very big and only takes about an hour to go through, but goes into great detail about the Civil War. I'm not super into Civil War history, so I had an okay time exploring and seeing the museum. It was $10 per person to see. They have a neat gift shop.
Written February 24, 2022
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Kevin Reade
12 contributions
Aug 2022
My son and I visited the museum whilst the women of the family went shopping and we both found it really interesting and educational. The exhibits were amazing and it was a privilege to see items owned and used by some of the key people in the confederacy. Although the losses incurred during the civil war are absolutely appalling I do feel it is important that they are detailed to modern generations in the hope that such a conflict can be avoided in the future and this venue does that in an educational and empathic manner.
Written September 2, 2022
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AHW676
Kansas City, MO5,643 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
We stumbled across this accident while walking around the WWII Museum. It’s very small, with just one large room and one side room, and the gift shop is enclosed in that space as well. It was of limited interest for us, but probably well worth a visit if this is your niche.
Written February 21, 2022
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Alan Clerkin
Dublin, Ireland83 contributions
May 2022
The Confederate Civil War Museum is very close to the WW2 museum. Really enjoyed my visit here. Staff were very helpful and anyone with an interest in Civil War history should visit here. A huge collection of artifacts.
Written May 22, 2022
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Drew K
Ballwin, MO892 contributions
Feb 2023
This is a small museum founded by aging survivors of the Confederate Army at the turn of 20th century. It is small but contains some interesting original items. The most impressive exhibits, at least to me, was several extremely well preserved officers uniforms that looked like they just left the tailor's shop. The museum is well located in the revitalizing warehouse district of New Orleans with many parking options. It is worth a side trip from the nearby World War II museum.
Written March 18, 2023
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Thomas S
1 contribution
Apr 2023
Awe inspiring and majestic in scope. The architecture alone is captivating, the interior crafted with cypress Timbers not seen any where else.
By far, more personal effects on display than the WW2 museum. This museum is a fitting and grand must-see. A humbling tribute to a brother against brother war that should never have happened.
Sad, and cautionary history we should embrace. It had a huge impact on me.
By far, more personal effects on display than the WW2 museum. This museum is a fitting and grand must-see. A humbling tribute to a brother against brother war that should never have happened.
Sad, and cautionary history we should embrace. It had a huge impact on me.
Written April 17, 2023
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CasandraTP
Sydney, Australia3,962 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We had just left the WWII museum and wondered what the brown building was. What a surprise to find it was a museum on another war, this time the civil war. Being Australian I know very little about this war so found it fascinating and the displays were amazing. I know being predominantly a confederate museum you are on the wrong side of history but history needs to be remembered and shown in order not to repeat. The staff were really helpful and I left feeling this was a really important place to visit.
Written July 23, 2023
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No. My friend was using a mobility scooter and even then the steps were daunting so he took a pass.
Written July 21, 2019
What about parking, an aerial view shows limited parking at best?
Written July 1, 2018
The WW II Museum just built a new multi level parking garage around the corner-----as I recall about $10:00 all day----Really not bad for the Warehouse district with its high residential parking demands
Written February 22, 2019
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