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Our Members
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.
Our Function
- 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
2023 Membership Levels
Student/Teacher Member | $25 | Standard Benefits for One (1)
Individual Member | $50 | Standard Benefits for One (1)
Friends & Family | $75 | Standard Benefits for Two (Adults) & Two (Children)
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.
Standard Benefits for All Levels
- One (1) Free French Quarter Walking Tour – Transferable and No Expiration
- 25 Free Member Lecture Series Via Zoom on Louisiana History, Culture and More
- Admission to all Louisiana State Museum Properties (9 Properties Throughout the State, 5 in New Orleans)
- 15% Discount at the 1850 House Museum Store and online at www.1850housestore.com
- Friends of the Cabildo Bi-Monthly Printed Newsletter
- Free Admission to FOC Member-Only Exhibit Openings (1-3/year)
- Discounted Tickets to All FOC Events
- Invitations to all fundraisers and events
Legacy Membership
$150 | Can be paid quarterly or monthly
Admission to up to Two (2) Adults and Two (2) Children at the Louisiana State Museum, Plus NARM Membership
NARM Membership is included
For Legacy level members and higher, members receive admission to over 600 museums across the United States. For more information on the museums that are a part of NARM go to www.narmassociation.org
Pontalba Membership
$300 | Can be paid quarterly or monthly
Admission to up to up to four (4) guest and any children at the Louisiana State Museum, Plus NARM Membership
One (1) Free Annual Symposium Ticket | Two (2) Neighborhood or Cultural Tour Tickets
Presbytere Membership
$600 | Can be paid quarterly or monthly
Admission to up to up to four (4) guest and any children at the Louisiana State Museum, Plus NARM Membership
Includes Creole Christmas Tour Tickets (2), Neighborhood Tour Tickets (2), Free Annual Symposium Ticket
Cabildo Membership
$1,200 | Can be paid quarterly or monthly
Admission to up to up to four (4) guest and any children at the Louisiana State Museum, Plus NARM Membership
Includes Creole Christmas Tour Tickets (2) | Neighborhood Tour Tickets (2) | Annual Symposium Tickets (2) | Spring Adult History Class Tickets (2) | Ghostly Gallivant Tour Ticket (2)