Museum of Death New Orleans

For $20, it is a cheap little activity to do once. You'll usually be in and out of the museum in about 45 minutes. Be warned that this museum is extremely graphic and gore-related in some areas, which some people may not be able to witness. I can say that the letters from serial killers are the best part, in my opinion, due to their originality. It is very interesting to see actual items from high-profile individuals. Most of the reports and information can be found online. The staff was friendly, and the gift shop was reasonably priced. This museum is a one-time event, in my opinion, and I don't see them getting many return customers. Some displays seemed to have filler items, and the massive amount of taxidermy animals gets a bit boring.

I slightly enjoyed the museum. Giving it four stars for the reason being people are being charged $20 for admission and not allowed to take photographs past the entry point . I came all the way from MA and this was one place I really wanted to enjoy and have a few photos to remember after I leave. The museum is also not huge in size. It had some interesting artifacts relating to dead animals,serial killers & some political ,mass crimes and process of death/decomposition but that’s about it.

I wasn't sure what this was about until I did it. Lots of taxidermy, but once you get past that, it's seriously macabre. A look at serial killers, autopsy photos of famous people and crime scene photos. If you're into true crime it's cool, which i am but even i thought it was a bit much. Once in a lifetime experience.

My first time visiting a Muesum like this. It was enjoyable and very different to other museums, I did expect it to be a little bigger & for things to be more spread out as I struggle to focus on one thing if there’s a lot of stuff around it but I managed with time. No photos allowed on the inside but that is understandable! Had lots of interesting items which you probably wouldn’t see elsewhere. Loved the animals.

First time visiting this museum, right in the middle of Mardi Gras. Got there at opening, and we were greeted by a pleasant person. Welcoming considering the subject matter. Small venue with a significant amount of items on display. I can see how you might miss something. While the displays are well lit the subject matter can be very dark and disturbing. Taxidermy appears to be real examples of wild animals. There is also a movie playing in the very back of the facility. No pictures allowed, front check in area has a good variety of items you could photograph and that are for sale. Interesting artwork that is nice quality.

This little museum is packed full of items. The majority of it is focused on true crime and serial killers, including their letters and journals. If you want to read everything be prepared to spend some time because there is a large amount to cover. The rest of the exhibits are focused on historical funeral death and taxidermy. There are educational videos playing in a small theater in the back. The place has genuinely made a significant effort to make the experience a good value for the money.

Lots information but can't take photos or videos in the museum. (just a heads up). Very interesting.

Haven't been there but did order items from them. The Pint glasses and coffee cup are of great quality. Absolutely love them. The staff/manager have fantastic customer service, which I'm totally grateful for that. Thank you very much!!!

Super cool and very well done. I was worried it would be too much for me but it was presented in a way that you can gauge how much you want to take in.

There's nothing behind those curtains that's worth twenty dollars. They tell you "no phones inside," which given the relatively small area of the museum, I heard them repeat to other guests about three times. If you've been to a Ripley's Believe It or Not or a roadside museum, you'll basically get the gist. It is more of a gory sideshow than a museum, which would be "slightly" better if that's how it was advertised. The exhibits are designed to draw shock and disgust more than a contextual look at death, murder, and suicide. I believe these subjects are important to portray and talk about, but not this way. Some suggestions I have is to include more information about the psychological disorders, abuse, and violence that led to these scenes as well as more about who both the victims and perpetrators were. The "movie" they play in the back is like a kind of snuff film showing various murder and suicide victims with a strange narration that feigns a poetic look at how they died. Beyond the actual content, most of the exhibits look amateurish and many are only labeled with a short caption leaving out key information like who the person was, how they died, where it happened, what its impact was, etc or even the fact that that information is unknown. I think there were some moderately interesting exhibits such as on embalming and Charles Manson, but overall it felt like a waste of money and a disrespectful display of humanity's darkest moments.

Save Your Money! Sure, there's some interesting stuff here, but none of it has properly cited sources, and the background information on their attractions is thin at best. Customer service? Not great. I visited today, and they have a "no photos or videos" policy. I pulled out my phone to fact-check one of their claims--given the questionable research--and immediately got scolded by a skinny Napoleon Dynamite looking employee who acts like he's a cop. He insisted no phones, saying his boss would get on his case. I mentioned I thought it was just no photos or videos. His response? "No phones." The place could use some clarity on its policies and a refresher on polite communication.

Save your money -- this "museum" could be really great but it comes off as really disrespectful to victims. It reads as celebratory to serial killers, instead of being informative. The displays have no real story to follow and over half the memorabilia in the museum seems to pay homage to serial killers (instead of respectfully educating about their crimes and victims.) ZERO emphasis or information about the very long history of the "undead" lore of New Orleans. They really could have gone into the history of burial rites and rituals in the great city of New Orleans but instead chose to show postmortem photos of car crash victims and famous murder victims like Sharon Tate (there were at least 4 photos of her mutilated pregnant corpse on display.) These aren't images that should be oogled over for $20. I learned nothing new and I wish someone would have told me to stay away from this one. I love the macabre, dark, and all things relating to death but this museum makes a mockery of real victims of crime and accidents. Only photo op is outside (no photos allowed inside) -- they could have created some really cool funeral and embalming photo ops -- especially for the outrageous $20 price tag. Go to the Historical Pharmacy Museum instead!! Half the price and a million times more educational than this tourist trap.

I was disappointed with my visit to this museum. A friend wanted to try it, so I figured I would give it a chance. It's a small space, and the $20 admission didn't feel justified. Much of the content focused on graphic depictions of murder scenes, cannibalism, and criminal glorification, which I found insensitive and unsettling. The displays lacked depth and didn't offer much in the way of educational content. I was expecting to see more about how death is reflected in the art and culture of New Orleans, including information on cemeteries, burial practices, and how different communities remember and honor the dead. I hoped for exhibits on traditional burial methods, forensic science, the history of New Orleans in relation to death, or even exhibits with a focus on victim advocacy. Instead, it felt more like the museum was trying to shock visitors rather than provide meaningful or respectful content. I wanted to share this to caution others who might be looking for a more informative and respectful exploration of these important topics. Hoping they can use this as constructive criticism to tailor their content as well. Please note there were no pictures allowed!

I went here while visiting New Orleans. I'm from Southern California and I've never been to the Los Angeles location so I can't compare. It's a fairly small location but everything in there was fascinating. Of course, no photos or video allowed so it's impossible to share. If you're into true crime, gore and history then I would definitely check it out. They have cool merch too. Unfortunately, when I went their computer systems were down so I had to go find an ATM to get cash. They told me that it happens often so be prepared and take cash! You never know.

I'm sorry to say this is no more than a tourist trap. There is no storyline to move you through the space, and nothing to take away at the end other than a feeling of unease. It is a long room full of a seemingly random assortment of death-related things. The $20 entry was far too high, I'd put a value of about $5 on the experience. If you absolutely love gore and serial killers, maybe up that to $10, but I still think you'll be disappointed. Maybe I missed the point, and the unease and disappointment I'm feeling is actually a commentary on the futility of searching for meaning in death, that inevitable end we'll all find... But I rather see it as a lack of effort on the museum's part- You could listen to a few true crime podcasts and learn more than you would coming here [and you'd still have your $20].

I'm into horror movies, true crime and yeah this museum is basically my thing. My hubs luckily is the same way (alright maybe not as much lol) and my son is used to being dragged places like this. They warned me oh death photos etc which my son would not care about lol. After a long morning of a bunch of stuff we already did, my son just wanted a break and mcdonalds, so instead of just letting mommy & daddy look he flipped out. Which I felt horrible because I'm like omg all these people probably think my son is flipping cause he's terrified and I'm scarring him for life lol. I was like he's not flipping out cause he's scared! Like we would never force our 5 year old boy into anything terrifying for him lol, he just wanted his mcdonalds. Anyway my hubs finally gave in and was like let me just take him out to the car. So I was able to walk around and look at everything by myself in peace. I still kick myself for totally forgetting when we were in Los Angeles to go to the one there. If you're into this stuff I highly recommend you stop by. I had just finished the series Dahmer so that was interesting to see the real letters etc things from jail, little section dedicated to him. Plus when you first walk in, our own serial killer (from NY) son of Sam starts off the exhibit. I got no pictures outside and you can't take any inside so anyone I tell I went here is like wait you did go? :P

I don't know why some people gave this place 1 or 2 stars, from the name of it you should know what to expect. You don't need any hidden meaning or moral of the story to make yourself feel better after going through it. I found this place interesting although you can find all of that information online or on streaming services. You'll see stuff about serial killers, assassinations, taxidermy, etc. Admission is now $20 but yeah it should really be like $10. No pictures or videos allowed. I think the overall score is a 3. It needs to be more modern looking on the inside and maybe expand on it. I've been to some crime museums that were well done. You can probably spend half or less if you don't read anything. Then, if you do read you can spend 45-60 mins max. Employee was nice at the register.

I visited yesterday while on vacation. Please save your money. Definitely not worth $20 more like $10! It's not what I expected. It's one small room and you walk around in this crowded space. The video is in bad shape in the theater room. The interesting part, you may be able to find some of the stuff online today. Probably why they don't want you to take pictures or videos. I love museums hence my interest however this didn't do it for me.

If you're looking to do something different in NOLA, this place is nice to visit. Headed up though, it is a small museum so you definitely will feel crammed. It also not the most organized, but was interesting to learn new things.

This was such a neat place. However, I wish we were able to take pictures, but I completely understand. There was so much information in regards to true crime, serial killers, and death in general. It was amazing to see how far mortuary science has come from the start to now. There is a long movie about all kinds of deaths, I'm honestly not sure how long it's lasts, but I'm sure I watched at least 30 minutes worth and it never repeated. If you're in Nola, check it out, you won't be disappointed, especially if you're into true crime!

If you are a true crime guru or even just have peaked interests in all things death (cannibalism, serial killers, etc.) this museum was very interesting. No photos allowed inside so definitely worth a visit just for those who are nosy! Admission was not expensive compared to what we paid at the WW2 Museum and the Aquarium so definitely stop in if you are near Bourbon St.

Having been to several museums of death around the world, this one has to be the most boring. It has a few writings by serial and mass killers and as well as newspapers about them, and some embalming equipment. I am sure some people will be into it or find it shocking but it was just lackluster to me.

I'm a big fan of spooky stuff and death culture and had been really looking forward to New Orleans and the Museum of Death. After quite a bit of pestering and the walk over to the museum, my boyfriend admitted he had zero interest and sent me in with his brother while he went to get a drink. You walk in through a souvenir shop, which should've been my first red flag (besides the website I guess). The second red flag was "no photos". This town is heavy on that and I have yet to see any reason for it other than hoping they'll trick more tourists into coming inside. We paid the steep fee of $20 and were waved into the back half of the one-room museum. Once past the curtain, I was almost immediately disappointed. It felt like there wasn't much organization to the displays, mostly because their collection isn't actually that broad. The museum features are primarily focused on serial killer ephemera and embalming tools - neither of which I'm particularly interested in. They had little that added to my knowledge or novelty because these two topics are pretty widely accessible in the mainstream. I think I had been hoping for more exploration of death rituals or unique oddity displays. Yes, the walls are lined with items on display, but it all kinda comes from the same theme and very little of it has any context. The flow of the displays is nonexistent and it was hard to peruse without jamming up other visitors and we frequently had to skip around and circle back. There were a few neat shrunken heads near the end of the exhibit and other tribal oddities, but this was a tiny section with no informational placards. We were in and out in maybe 20 minutes and were so irritated we didn't bother with even a sticker for souvenir. We cannot NOT recommend this museum enough, which is really a bummer.

Wow this was very interesting. I never imagined what they would show here but it's truly brutal to know about all of the weird shit that happens in the world with killing and death. This was very eerie reading g and watching about all these murders that happened in our era. I recommend for someone that has strong gut and that or likes to learn about a little history.

Another one off my bucket list lol $17 per person If you pay with credit card you must show ID No pictures allowed inside the museum Small museum that has a lot of history of serial killers and infamous murders Some authentic artifacts Information about early century funerals A movie theater that shows gory gruesome killings (pretty awesome)

Well done museum taking advantage of the limited space inside. There's a lot of great information in here and some unique and cool artifacts all revolving around death. If you're a fan of serial murders and true crime you'll likely enjoy this experience.

Súper cool place with a lot of stuff to see and know about you can't take pictures or videos I know why maybe that don't want you copying them I feel like if you do a museum You would like to take pictures and talk about it to other people about it but I understand they have cool pins for shirts super cool and nice $17 a person you could finish place in 40 mins if you read everything and stop

My friends and I were in NOLA for Mardi Gras and have always wanted to stop by the Museum of Death. I thought this museum would be far larger than it is. It's a relatively small space with lots to read and not the most organized. I was expecting the museum to go in depth about different cultures' perceptions of death, the science of death, for it to be relatively informative and not exploitative. It takes a moment of glancing at the pictures and reading in each section before you materialize and notice what each section is about. Having a label or a header for each section, serial killer, other random topic related to death would be beneficial to the flow for a person coming through. I got the impression they were not entirely sure what to fill the space up with as they have multiple topics going on, to different events and an extensive amount of graphic images of murdered victims, individuals who have been raped, assaulted, etc. It feels inappropriate for them to profit off of these graphic images without much regard to the families and especially to the victims of these heinous crimes. I was hoping to be enlightened on new insights as well but did not get any aside from text and pictures that can be found on the internet. All in all, thought there would be more of a scientific standpoint to majority of the museum rather than a hodgepodge of death related items randomly put together. Hard pass, this was easily my least favorite activity in NOLA. The cost is also not worth it.

This museum is definitely a tourist trap. But I am here for that. It is located in the French Quarter, off of Bourbon Street. There is metered parking located on nearby streets. The museum is small. It has the ticket booth/gift shop in the front. The gift shop has button, t-shirts, sweat shirts, aprons, and other memorabilia. They do offer military discount on admission and they do not accept American Express. One you cross through the red curtain, you enter into the museum exhibit part of the place. You can not take picture or videos once you cross in the exhibit area. They do not even want you to have your phone out. The museum's exhibits starts off with animal skeletons and small preserved dead animals. There is a large section on serial killers, including Charles Manson, John Wayne Gacy, Theodore Bundy, and Aileen Wuornos. They have their memorabilia, art, photographs, courtroom sketches, letters and news articles. There is another section that exhibits embalming and another the Kennedy assassination, another for funerals, and another for birth defects. You will also find small exhibits dedicated to Dr Death, and Hitler. There are a few televisions in the exhibit area that go along with the associated display they are by. In the back, there is a car accident exhibit. Near the exit you will find a cannibal exhibit. They have a bunch of shrunken heads and masks in that exhibit. You will see caskets, body bags funeral signs, and embalming equipment too. There are a few graphic photographs in the museum, not too many though. You are not going to loose your cookies or anything, but may disturb someone that is a bit squeamish. In the very back of the museum, there is a small theater that has a movie playing. A Day of the Dead alter is located in the museum, along with newspaper clippings and most importantly, the restrooms. The staff at the museum is very friendly and personable. I spent a little less than an hour here. You may find some entertainment and educational value in this place too. It is worth a shot.

A self guided walk through with various pictures, literature and even some clothing of various crimes and serial killers. There is a strict no pictures/video rule. Please follow. Being that it's self guided, you can spend as much time as you want looking at the displays. There is a also a short (about 30 mins) video playing on loop that spoke about different death scenes. It is $17/pp. I feel it was reasonable.

The museum of death was very interesting. I enjoyed reading all the newspaper articles and letters from serial killers. The movie they were playing in the back room with all the scenes of death was extremely gory, I couldn't watch it for very long. They had a lot of very intriguing skeletons, old photographs and ancient embalming tools. They even had a psychological evaluation of Ed Gien. I really enjoyed the experience, everyone should do it at least once because of the rarity. Definitely not something for children, however, because they embellish death here. You'll see actual crime scenes and lots of gore.

It was very interesting. However, I did expect a little more for almost $40. It's tiny. It only took us about 20 minutes to walk around the entire thing. I would have liked it to go a little more into depth about different cultures in death and that type of thing. It was mostly letters and clippings. And if you don't have a strong stomach, don't attend. Some of the photos are very graphic.

True crime/cult super fan here. Seemingly a personal collection turned into a rambling display of disorganized text and shocking images. Some inaccurate information on a number of topics gets lower rating. Pros: some really cool collection pieces, top notch Cons: very poorly organized and random with no clear focus Still worth a visit for the macabre loving weirdo in your life

Im a pretty big murder-enthusiast but this place left me underwhelmed, especially compared to the LA Location. I wish there were more displays on prominent serial killers. There was a video documentary showing in the back that featured random suicides and I wasn't sure if any of the stories were connected. I still had fun, but this wouldn't be on the top of my Nola recommendations.

This was not my choice of afternoon pastime. But because the birthday boy really wanted to visit, visit we did. Photos are not allowed past the curtains, where all the items are on display. And really, that's fine. I don't know that I need photographic evidence of the depravity of the human race on my photo roll. There are some interesting parts, I'll give it that. But it's just. so. much. Letters from serial killers, newspaper articles about mass death and destruction, videos detailing how one embalms a body, video interviews with and/or about the serial killers detailed in the letters and newspaper articles. Caskets and machetes and shivs and poison and death masks and... And then you get to the back of the room and find there's a small theater that runs a non-stop loop detailing every grisly way a person can be murdered, maimed and dismembered. On loop. With no break. To make matters worse, the guy narrating the thing did an awful job. Heading back out of the theater, you're on the other side of this small "museum", and faced with yet more articles, stories and videos of how terrible humans are towards other humans. There's a small video in the corner reliving the terror of 9/11, lots of information about Manson and his clan, and even some stuff about cannibalism, just to round out the offerings. Like I said, it was a bit interesting. I'm not usually one to seek out the scary, crazy, bump-in-the-night things, but I can be fascinated by the macabre. But here, the "museum" things tended to run towards articles that one can find online on their own and videos that have probably been archived online as well. I tapped on the exhibits long before my husband did, and just kind of stood rooted in front of one of the panels - I don't even remember which one, my eyes were glazed and my ears were turned off - until he indicated he was ready to leave to. His poor face. I could tell that he had become overwhelmed by the depravity of it all, too, but I felt bad because this really was something he'd wanted to experience. I asked him as we were heading out if he'd ever want to go back, and he gave an emphatic "no." Once was enough.

Ok. If you give it 4 stars - it says Yay I am a fan. More 3.25 stars. I think to each his own on this Museum. It has interesting tidbits and a bit macabre. Something that you would visit on October during Halloween season. They try their best to give you what it is about and it is the Museum of Death. The video they show was not my taste (a bit gory - and I am not a fan of that even in fictional films). However, they have old articles and other items that coincide with the theme. If it's a rainy or very hot day in NOLA, go ahead and check it out. Otherwise, there are probably a lot more sites you would prefer.

Not worth the entry fee. I was hoping for some more Louisiana based crime stories and not high profile serial killers and...JFK. The museum itself is pretty small with so much to read. Most of the handwritten letters and poems have faded, which is not the fault of the museum at all. Just don't think those withstand time in general

Friends and I had planned a sort of death-themed day in NOLA -- hitting the St. Louis cemeteries, a thrillers & killers night tour of the city, and the Museum of Death seemed like an obvious place to start our day. There is a LOT to take in here. With all the reading and videos and photos/drawings, we were mentally wiped out after about an hour and a half, and I ended up skipping a couple displays after the embalming video demonstration because it was overwhelming. They have letters and artwork from serial killers, newspaper clippings, and even photos from trials like the OJ Simpson case. It is NOT for the faint of heart. Definitely plan some decompression time afterward. Lots of death-themed paraphernalia in the gift shop. Make your purchases, get your ticket, and pass through the curtain to the museum, but once you're back there, no photography is allowed.

Lots of interesting shit to look at in here, especially if you're into serial killer stuff and dead things. Spent almost 2 hours looking through everything here. Was pretty bummed cameras weren't allowed inside, but I guess that's what makes the place more exclusive and have more incentive to come visit in person. Actually surprised to see a lot of things I never saw in the media before. I'd actually pay some big bucks to buy some of the things they had on display, like artwork made by serial killers or samples from crime scenes. Absolutely loved their collection of skulls too! If you're sensitive to horror and gore, this probably isn't the place for you. Maybe not a place for small children either. The first portion of the museum, however, is a more family-friendly taxidermy/skeleton display of different animals. Lots of cool souvenirs to choose from; nice selection of apparel. There's even some interesting oddities to the side for purchase like live specimens (i.e. pig fetuses in formalin jars). 10/10 would recommend. If the owner of this museum is reading this, please hit me up if you ever decide to sell some of things you have on display :)

Interesting, much smaller than I expected, mostly like a home done venue but some interesting items. Would recommend one go through. Takes anywhere from 30minutes to 1.5 hour depending on how much you want to read

It was interesting to learn about some historical and mainstream death related topics. The museum consists of 2 rooms and a theater in the back. Some of the reviews mention that it's not for the faint of heart, and I would have to agree. If you are the least squeamish, you will have a hard time making it through the whole self-guided tour, and especially not able to see the video in the theater. It took me about 45 minutes to get through the entire thing, and I definitely took my time reading the things that most interested me, which was basically everything! If you have the time to spare for this, I definitely thing you should check it out.

It's the best they have some cool stuff in there!! They were super nice to. Soo sooo good

I went in having relatively low expectations after reading Google reviews but this place is awesome! The skeleton and organ displays aren't really my thing but the serial killer exhibits are very well done. Fun and interesting spot to spend at least an hour if not longer. My tip would be to get there before noon - I was able to easily move about and see whatever I wanted and by the time I left at around 12:30 there were 10 people just arriving - that doesn't sound like many but it's a small space.

Not worth the $17 dollar + tax admission charge. Not a very well curated museum at all. Mostly photos of victims postmortem. Some art from killers and news paper clippings. Plus absolutely no picture allowed. You can't even be holding your phone or they will say something to you. So yea skip this one:

The staff was friendly and welcoming. After that it was downhill. I'm not exactly. .....dying to visit this place again anytime soon.

One of the coolest museums I have been to. If you are infatuated with anything to do with death, serial killers, or mortuary affairs then I totally recommend this place. Unfortunately, photos are not allowed inside, but that should be motivation to come check it out. They have a video playing in the back that shows all the dead people you could want to see that have died in different ways. Lots of information on serial killers, notes serial killers have hand written in prison, how to embalm a body, and much much more. They do have a military discount on tickets, and I think it was all worth it. Can't wait to visit the Hollywood, CA location when it reopens this summer!!

This place is crazy cool! It definitely makes you feel a bit on edge, but some of the items they have in the museum are amazing! There are employees throughout to answer any questions you may have. Lots of cool souvenirs!

This was probably my top experience for the trip. This is everything I find interesting. We were in the lobby about buying our tickets, and we overheard a pair of women saying it wasn't what they expected and they were disturbed, so I knew it was going to be good. There is an array of human and animal skulls. Then, prison correspondence from the most infamous murderers. There is an exhibit on doctor assisted suicide, one of crime scene photos, one of funeral history and tradition, etc. There is also a little movie theater in the back, which covered some famous deaths. Kim was working while we were there, and we immediately loved her vibe. She had good taste in jewelry! Cory had questions, and Kim had answers! She was so informed and gave us such cool extra information! You can't take pictures so I cannot show you how cool it truly is so you really have to go see for yourself!

For some reason I expected this place to be more focused on New Orleans, which would've been way more interesting. But a lot of the exhibit is focused on well known serial killers, which means there isn't much to discover. There are personal items belonging to serial killers like letters (way too many of them imo) and Aileen Wuornos underwear. But to me the coolest parts were the animal bones and old mortuary equipment. The death films shown in the little theatre were pretty interesting too (and a great place to take a break on a hot day). No pictures or video allowed.

This is my second visit and I still spent hours there. It is not a huge space but there's so much to read. The guys who run it are fascinating to speak with as well. Moreover, they have a gift shop with interesting stuff to buy. They cover serial killers, car accidents, embalming, taxidermy, war, instruments of death, and more. They provide (outdated) statistics, show documentaries, have letters, videos, audio, and physical specimens. It's awesome. My biggest complaint though is that the correspondence hasn't been well preserved so it's so faded it can't always be read. Additionally, the themes are not well identified/labeled in each section so you are not always sure what you are looking at without very careful inspection. I realize most people spend less than an hour in the museum and there is so much they don't even realize but for those who like to linger, it's frustrating.

Staff was mighty kind and the collection was something to behold. Not for the weak stomached among us - the Mrs. had to sit this one out. The pictures of Charles Manson really took me back to my boyhood... I remember those pictures of Ms. Tate and her baby in the newspapers... May they rest in heavenly peace.

Super cool was interesting was sad to see so many tabloids surrounding the murder stuff seemed to make it seem a bit more fake but otherwise it was cool

It's a solid OK. Honestly the gift shop is cooler than the museum itself. Touring it if you don't stop to read will take you 30 minutes tops. But reading it almost impossible with how cluttered/faded/small font everything is. And as others have said, a lot of this stuff can now be found online for free. I went in hoping to see stuff from the past or wax dolls of torture victims, maybe stuff centered on New Orleans history.. instead it's stuff you can see in books or online. If tickets were $10 I'd rate it higher but for $17? That's a bit steep for what we got. Also the "death theater" in the back? Again it just shows very old crime scene photos. If you're not used to gruesome stuff it could freak you out but if you're a blood & gore junky, save your money until they update.

If you got your hopes up before coming here... I'm so sorry. This was not so much a Museum as it felt more like a back room in a weird guy's house that you happen to stumble upon before you're gagged and bound. It's pretty small and it really is just is a bunch of letters and news articles about serial killers and murderers. Stuff you could definitely find during a Reddit deep dive. Really you're just paying for their rent and whatever effort they went through to acquire these "artifacts". The first section you walk through is really in-depth stuff about every serial killer that you've heard of and haven't heard of. lots of letters and poorly made jailhouse artwork. And of course some drawings and other things from the fans of these deranged souls. There is some interesting information towards the back about death, cremation, burials, and the going ons of mortuaries, but it's not very interesting or immersive. There are a lot of uncensored photos of dead bodies and gore but again, nothing you couldn't find on a Reddit deep dive. However, I guess googling these type of things would get you put on some government watchlist so this is probably an easier way of going about that. Like a lot of the other reviews have mentioned, the theater in the back is just playing some old documentary about murders on a loop. Nothing that you couldn't find on YouTube. The last bit before you end up walking out is a small section about cannibalism and some conspiracy theories involving murders and death. They have a few shrunken heads and I guess that's kind of cool. There were a few photos and items that did deeply disturbed me because of the blatant lack of regard for the dead but outside of that, meh. I'd say it was somewhat informative but also not really. Considering I didn't pay for this experience, I don't have too much commentary on it being "worth it" but also I could have spent the 30 to 40 minutes that I spent in there, wandering The French quarter and would've had a much more pleasant time...for free. And I would've gotten some steps in for the day. I assume a lot of the death and voodoo attractions in this city can be gimmicky and this would definitely be one of them ones. I would suggest just taking a photo in front of the building and perhaps going inside to see their lobby/gift shop? It was just a collection of several T-shirts and things that say museum of death: New Orleans. In summary, you can achieve what this museum has to offer by sitting down with a Nice glass of wine and a VPN and going absolutely feral here on Beyoncé's Internet. You're honestly probably learn and see much more by doing that.

We were in a creepy town so we had to do some creepy stuff. We walked in, paid an admission, checked our bag. Entered into the MUSEUM OF DEATH. Okay, definitely had some creepy vibes in there, felt like this place is definitely haunted. Plenty of memorabilia from serial killers. It's very informative and each station has a paragraph written about the item. In the back, there's a movie theater area with a snazzy coffin. Overall, it's a cool little museum, definitely check that out if you're into the horror/paranormal/serial killer stuff. I had a good time, but I was creeped out.

This place was really disappointing not worth the hype of it. It's only a single room with maybe 10 sections of it. A real let down .

Such an interesting museum! The staff was so kind and knowledgeable on everything we asked. While it was on the smaller side it had a little bit of everything when it came to death. Medical, serial killers, and more. They had original letters from criminals, crime scene photos, as well as a variety of death related items that ranged from being old to being modern. Would definitely recommend!