NEW ORLEANS HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Inside Bloody Mary’s Haunted Museum: An App‑Led Walk Through Two Centuries of New Orleans Supernatural History
A self‑guided museum in a 200‑year‑old French Quarter building with an interactive app, daytime exhibits and bookable after‑hours ghost hunts—this guide explains what to see and how to plan your visit.
Inside Bloody Mary’s Haunted Museum: An App‑Led Walk Through Two Centuries of New Orleans Supernatural History.
Bloody Mary’s Haunted Museum occupies a pair of historic French Quarter addresses on North Rampart and presents its collection as a self‑guided, app‑driven experience: daytime museum tours that open at noon and a slate of private and public after‑hours events including seances, psychic readings and ghost hunts. The museum combines a haunted‑house atmosphere with hands‑on offerings—DIY voodoo, a voodoo pharmacy gift shop, a secret attic and a courtyard gathering space—so visitors move between artifact displays and interactive experiences at their own pace.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 200‑Year‑Old French Quarter House with a Haunted Reputation
The museum is housed in historic French Quarter buildings on North Rampart and markets itself as an infamous haunted house that’s been featured on multiple paranormal programs. The structure and courtyard set the stage for displays that range from a haunted doll room to a ‘Who’s Who’ history hall of spirits.
Self‑Guided App Tour with Geo Walking Extras
Exhibits are explored primarily via a state‑of‑the‑art app that supplies pop‑up history and paranormal notes; the app also includes a free geo‑enabled walking tour and scavenger‑hunt features you can run on your own.
Bookable Night Ghost Hunts, Seances and Private Events
Beyond daytime visitation the operator runs scheduled after‑hours ghost hunts, seances and private custom tours by reservation—these pay‑to‑reserve events expand the visit into an immersive, guided paranormal investigation.
What the day feels like
What the Visit Feels Like
You arrive at 826 & 828 North Rampart, decide whether to buy a $13 door ticket or an online discounted $10 ticket, then activate the museum app or use a quick cheat‑sheet to begin a loop through themed rooms: a ghost photo gallery, an occult corner, a seance parlor, a haunted doll room and a Voodoo Hall of altars. The flow is deliberately self‑paced—an open‑aired courtyard provides a breathable gathering space between exhibits—and if you prefer a guided night experience you can reserve an evening ghost hunt or seance that runs well past museum hours.
THE SETTING
A 200‑Year‑Old French Quarter House with a Haunted Reputation
The museum is housed in historic French Quarter buildings on North Rampart and markets itself as an infamous haunted house that’s been featured on multiple paranormal programs. The structure and courtyard set the stage for displays that range from a haunted doll room to a ‘Who’s Who’ history hall of spirits.
THE INTERACTIVE
Self‑Guided App Tour with Geo Walking Extras
Exhibits are explored primarily via a state‑of‑the‑art app that supplies pop‑up history and paranormal notes; the app also includes a free geo‑enabled walking tour and scavenger‑hunt features you can run on your own.
THE AFTER HOURS
Bookable Night Ghost Hunts, Seances and Private Events
Beyond daytime visitation the operator runs scheduled after‑hours ghost hunts, seances and private custom tours by reservation—these pay‑to‑reserve events expand the visit into an immersive, guided paranormal investigation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Regular daytime openings begin at noon; published daytime hours vary (Sunday/Tuesday/Monday/Thursday 12:00–5:00 PM; Friday & Saturday 12:00–6:00 PM). After‑hours services and night ghost hunts run later and require reservations. Last museum entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Admission is $13 at the door; an online discount reduces the price to $10. Prepaid museum tickets are preferred but no reservation is necessary for museum entry unless you are a party of seven or more. Upgrading to a walking tour, van tour or ghost hunt generally includes a free museum tour.
Bring a smartphone with the museum app installed (the app drives the self‑guided experience and offers a geo walking tour and scavenger features). If you plan an evening ghost hunt or private event, confirm your reservation in advance.
Psychic readings are offered by appointment only (onsite, by phone or via Zoom) and there are workshops, a DIY voodoo doll bar and a voodoo pharmacy gift shop; private readings rooms and special events are available by appointment.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is the museum open?
Daytime openings begin at noon; published daytime hours are 12:00–5:00 PM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 12:00–6:00 PM Friday and Saturday. After‑hours events run later by reservation.
Do I need a reservation to visit?
No reservation is necessary for a daytime museum visit unless you are a party of seven or more, but after‑hours ghost hunts, seances and private events require reservations.
How much does admission cost?
Admission is $13 at the door; an online discounted ticket is available for $10. Upgrading to a walking tour, van tour or ghost hunt typically includes a free museum tour.
Is the museum self‑guided or guided?
The museum is operated as a self‑guided tour using a state‑of‑the‑art app with pop‑up history and paranormal notes; cheat‑sheet quick guides are also available. Fully guided ghost hunts are offered for upgraded, reservation‑only events.
Can I book psychic readings or private events?
Yes—psychic readings are by appointment only (onsite, by phone or Zoom) and the operator takes private appointments for museum tours, seances, ghost hunts, van tours and other special events seven days a week.
Where is the museum located?
The museum occupies 826 & 828 North Rampart Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter.