.png)
R.I.P. Musée Conti Wax Museum
Originally posted on my other blog the Trav-a-log, the contents of which I am in the process of transplanting here, so that it will all live in one place!
Just got the sad news that the Musée Conti Wax Museum in New Orleans folded a couple of months ago! It seems like kismet that we got to see it a few months ago. I’d wanted to check it out for years and it was one of the first places we visited when we made our trip there last fall. In an all too familiar story, the museum was sold and is to be replaced by condominiums. (Truth to tell, the joint was still smelling pretty mildewy a decade after Katrina). SO. I was actually planning to do this post in October for the Halloween season, but now that they’re defunct there’s little point in waiting. The museum had an entire section of displays inspired by horror characters, especially ones from Universal pictures.
The rest of the museum was devoted to New Orleans history and lore, such as Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and pirate Jean LeFitte, though they aren’t as spooky. I have dozens more photos, which I’m liable to share in future, just cuz I’m bummed it’s gone. Someone please start a new wax museum in New Orleans right away. And while you’re at it, start one in Coney Island!
So long, Musee Conti Wax Museum!
Comments