The Louisiana State Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits the art documents, and artifacts that comprise Louisiana's collective memory and reflect the rich history and culture of this great state. The Friends of the Cabildo is a non-profit organization that provides significant financial and volunteer support for the Louisiana State Museum, its projects and its properties. Since incorporating in 1956, the Friends of the Cabildo has grown into a large statewide membership organization, a dynamic and motivating force in broadening and supporting the aims of the Louisiana State Museum.

• Provide significant annual monetary support to the Louisiana State Museum for its education and exhibition programs
• Maintain an active volunteer program that supplements the museum's professional staff
• Operate the 1850 House Museum Store on historic Jackson Square
• Publish a series of distinguished award-winning architectural books on the historical districts of New Orleans
• Give daily walking tours of the French Quarter
  • Offer a comprehensive training program for walking tour guides and museum docents
• Organize annual events such as the Spring Home Tour, Ghostly Gallivant, and Creole Christmas which raise funds for the Louisiana State Museum
• Offer various educational and members-only programming and events
  

Standard Membership Benefits include:

• Free admission to all public LSM properties
• Invitation to exhibition previews and special showings
• Invitation to and discounts on cultural programs and special events
• 15 % discount at the 1850 House Museum Store
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Exclusive FOC Newsletter
• Free admission to members-only events and programming
• Free French Quarter Walking Tour
  

Please help support Friends of the Cabildo by purchasing a membership. The payment system is secure and accepts major credit cards. You will be mailed your membership card and information. Please email us with any questions you may have.

Student	$25	Active Student Discount (Ages 18-25 with valid ID) Includes all standard member benefits
Individual	$40	Includes all standard member benefits
Friends & Family	$55	Individual membership benefits for two people and any children 18 years old and under living under the same roof
Special Friend	$100	Individual membership benefits for two people plus unlimited free admission for up to two guests when accompanied by member
Supporting	$150	Special Friend membership benefits plus unlimited free admission for up to six guests when accompanied by member
Pontalba	$250	One Special Friend membership plus docent-guided tours of LSM properties and four tickets to Ghostly Gallivant tour
Presbytere	$500	Two Special Friend memberships plus docent-guided tours of LSM properties, eight tickets to Ghostly Gallivant tour, and a private tour of the LSM special collections for up to four people
Cabildo	$1000	Four Special Friend memberships plus docent-guided tours of LSM properties, ten tickets to Ghostly Gallivant tour, and a private tour of the LSM special collections for up to tenpeople