Managed by Louisiana Landmarks Society, the Pitot House shares Louisiana history with the public through preservation of this circa 1799 West Indies-style home and gardens, guided tours and educational programs.
WHAT is the Pitot House?
One of the few West Indies-style houses remaining in Louisiana, The Pitot House was home to the first U.S. Mayor of New Orleans James Pitot and his family, 1810-1819. The only colonial Creole, country house in New Orleans that is open to the public, the building was purchased in 1964 by Louisiana Landmarks Society, an architectural preservation non-profit, which uses the house as its headquarters. The Pitot House is a National Trust Partner in Preservation.
Upstairs gallery of the Pitot House Museum
Portrait of Mr. Pitot’s daughter, Sophie.
Pitot House MUSEUM Hours:
We offer guided tours of the Pitot House!
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 am-3 pm Tours on the hour, with the last tour starting at 2:00pm
Please call for availability at (504) 482-0312 if you are booking the same day of your tour.
And visit our shop for books and small gifts!
Admission:
$15, regular admission
$12, students, seniors (65+), National Trust members
FREE for Louisiana Landmarks Society Members
The Pitot House is thankful for generous funding from the following organizations:
Directions
The house is conveniently located within walking distance of the Canal Streetcar, City Park, and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Also nearby is the Lafitte Greenway, which connects cyclists from the French Quarter to the heart of Mid-City on the bayou.
VIA CAR
From Interstate 10, take the Orleans Avenue exit or the City Park Avenue exit. The Pitot House is one block from the intersection of N. Carrollton and Esplanade Avenues. Parking is available on Moss Street.
VIA CANAL STREETCAR
Take the Canal St. streetcar labeled City Park/Museum headed north (away from the river). Travel to the terminus at Beauregard Circle (by City Park and NOMA). Cross Bayou St. John and turn right at Moss Street. The Pitot House is one block down on your left—overlooking the bayou.
VIA ESPLANADE AVE. BUS (#91)
Take the bus headed north and disembark at Moss St. Cross Esplanade and continue down Moss St. for one block. The Pitot House is on your left.