"Museum Month" has free(ish) museum admission in August
 

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After a summer of high-hedonist activities (tubing, daiquiris, kiddie pools filled with Jell-O), return to civilized culture in August with the city's annual "Museum Month."

During the event, major local museums offer free admission with an active membership at one of the participating institutions. For example, buying a membership to the Contemporary Arts Center gets you in to the New Orleans Museum of Art, the National World War II Museum, Le Musee de Free People of Color and several other properties.*
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The program is a great way to check out museums during a traditionally quiet month for tourism, when galleries and exhibits are less crowded.?