Facility Usage Informatoin

If you are a non-profit organization, civic group or business and are interested in using Longue Vue’s museum space between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., please contact Longue Vue’s Sales Department at:

info@longuevue.com or 488-5488, ext. 323

Reading Room

A reading room is available by appointment to browse our library and archives.
Call the Curatorial Department at 504-488-5488, ext. 323

Longue Vue’s mission

“To preserve and use the historical and artistic legacy of Longue Vue and its creators to educate and inspire people to pursue beauty and civic responsibility in their lives.” 

Longue Vue was the primary residence of philanthropists and civic leaders, Edith and Edgar Stern.  The Sterns founded Dillard University and the Flint-Goodridge teaching hospital for African-Americans, worked on voter registration reform, among many efforts.  Mr. and Mrs. Stern are the only couple to have been separately awarded the Times-Picayune Loving Cup, one of the highest civic honors in New Orleans. 

The Sterns believed that all sectors of the community must play an active role in creating opportunity and a better quality of life for its citizenry.  During their lifetime, Longue Vue was a hub of social and civic discourse.  Today, Longue Vue seeks to fulfill its mission by providing facilities to non-profit organizations, civic groups and businesses for the purpose of coming together to meet, discuss, brainstorm, and strategize on ways to enhance the quality of life for our community.

According to the American Association of Museums, Accreditation Program Standards, an “Accreditable Museum”:

• Identifies the communities it serves and makes appropriate decisions in how it serves them;

• Strives to be inclusive and offers opportunities for diverse participation;

• Asserts its public service roles and places education at the center of that role; and,

• Demonstrates a commitment to providing the public with physical and intellectual access to the museum and its resources.

Longue Vue’s historic facilities are sure to inspire you to pursue civic responsibility in your lives.

Contact our group sales department at

info@longuevue.com or 488-5488, ext. 23

General Information

• Guided House and Garden Tours for groups
of 10 or more.
• Advance reservations are required for groups.
• Discount tour rates for group meetings.

Audio Visual

• Podium, Slide projector, Laptop computer,
InFocus Projector, DVD & VCR available to rent.
• You may provide your own audio/visual equipment,
or Longue Vue will be happy to make
recommendations for your meeting room needs.

Parking

• Complimentary “in and out” parking is provided for
your meeting attendees. Directional signs will
be displayed on the grounds for your group’s arrival.
• Mini buses can park on Longue Vue property.
Passenger buses will be required to park at the
nearby Carrollton Shopping Center and return at
the departure time for pickup.

Miscellaneous

• National Historic Landmark
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Accredited by the American Association of Museums
• Local Landmark designated by The Historic
District Landmark Commission

Catering

• Breakfast & Lunch are provided by
Longue Vue’s preferred caterers.

Continental Breakfast ... $ 14.50 pp
Executive Breakfast ...... $12.50 pp
Lunch ........................... $15.00 pp - $40.00 pp

Morning / Afternoon breaks:
Beverages .................... $2.50 pp
Snacks ......................... $2.50 pp

Catering Guidelines

• Menus are restricted. No hot trays or sterno’s
allowed. Hot beverages are permitted.
• Longue Vue recommended caterers provide
all china, glassware, coffee cups, and utensils
for the event.
• Guarantees and full pre payment is due no
later than three (3) working days prior to the event.
• Numbers may increase but not decrease.
• Outside caterers must coordinate usage of
facilities with the sales department.