Enjoy it while visiting New Orleans in Louisiana
The Backstreet Cultural Museum is a must-visit location if you want to experience the distinctive essence of the city. Created by Sylvester Francis, a passionate local photographer and history enthusiast, this hidden gem offers a fascinating display of African American culture. Explore the museum’s diverse assortment of costumes, memorabilia, photographs, films, and other artifacts that showcase the rich heritage. If you’re a fan of HBO’s “Treme,” you might even spot the museum in a memorable scene from the show.
Curators of the museum offer tours of their diverse collection, which has been praised by many recent travelers as the highlight of their visit. Despite lacking some amenities commonly found in other city museums (since it is a family-run establishment, there’s no gift shop or cafe), visitors are attracted to its straightforward presentation style. The curators’ extensive knowledge and the museum’s unpretentious atmosphere keep drawing people in.