At the Preservation Resource Center, a nonprofit and museum at 923 Tchoupitoulas Street, you can explore New Orleans history through its neighborhoods, architecture and historic buildings. The center’s bright open interior is set in a neo-Gothic building, and staff can help put the exhibits in context. In December, its annual Garden District house tour lets the public visit homes opened by residents. The center also teaches renovation classes with local experts for people interested in buying an older home.
Exhibits on New Orleans
The center shares information about the city’s neighborhoods and historic buildings. Its bright interior gives you space to explore material on local history and architecture, and staff can offer further context.
The building itself has a neo-Gothic design. A visit here can help you connect New Orleans’ architecture with the neighborhoods represented in the exhibits.
Garden District house tour
Each year, residents open their Garden District homes to the public for the Christmas tour. It takes place in the second week of December, a chance to see historic houses from the inside.
The center also teaches renovation classes led by local experts. These may be useful if you are considering buying an old home.
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What can you see at the Preservation Resource Center?
Exhibits cover New Orleans neighborhoods, local history, architecture and historic buildings. The center is also in a neo-Gothic building.
When is the Garden District Christmas house tour?
The annual tour takes place in the second week of December, when residents open their homes to the public.
Does the center teach renovation classes?
Yes. Local experts teach classes for people interested in buying an old home.
Is the Preservation Resource Center open on weekends?
No. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
