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Louisiana's Haunted Museums - Haunts with Shocking History

As with ##Region##'s Haunted Theaters, many of ##Region##'s local Museums are believed to be haunted as well. Home to a variety of historical items and artifacts, museums are a well known hot-spot for paranormal activity. It's widely believed that some spirits latch on, or tether themselves to items that were of great importance to them before passing, and as home to numerous historical artifacts, it's no wonder that some spirits make their home at museums! Some museums are even located on historical grounds - battlefields, historical homes, old prisons, and other historically significant locales where soldiers, politicians, writers, and many others lived, and passed on. Find out more about ##Region##'s real Haunted History - visit a local Haunted Museum today!
 
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  •   Madame John's Legacy New Orleans, LA
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    This museum is rumored to be haunted by a ghost that many believe to be Renato Beluche, a privateer from the early 19th Century. His apparition has been spotted, and witnesses have reported hearing footsteps and voices. Fun fact about this location: part of the movie "Interview with the Vampire" was filmed here! Read More

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  •   New Orleans Pharmacy Museum New Orleans, LA
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    This historic pharmacy dates back to 1823 and is believed to be haunted by Dr. Dupas, a former owner. He was a man who reportedly conducted horrific medical experiments on pregnant slaves. He was also rumored to practice voodoo. In 1867, Dupas died after catching syphilis and his apparition has been spotted after hours dressed in his lab coat or brown suit. His ghost has been known to... Read More

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  • USS Kidd Baton Rouge, LA
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    The USS KIDD is a Fletcher-class destroyer that was the irst ship of the United States Navy to be named after Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd. Kidd died on the bridge of his flagship USS Arizona during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Located in Baton Rouge, the ship acts as a memorial to those who lost their lives while aboard. The ship is rumored to be haunted by sailors, who's... Read More

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  •   Destrehan Plantation Destrehan, LA
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    This plantation is said to be haunted by full body apparitions that are often seen. Witnesses say the most-often-seen ghost is the husband of one of the daughters of the plantation owner. Read More

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  •   Voodoo Museum New Orleans, LA
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    The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum preserves the city's legacy and culture, all while educating its visitors. The entertaining museum features historic voodoo relics, paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts. It is also known to be the home to some real life ghosts. This museum is a must-see if you're visiting New Orleans! Read More

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  •   Beauregard-Keyes House New Orleans, LA
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    This home operates as a museum and is a well known haunted spot in the area. Stories say Paul Munni, a crazy Chess champion once lived in the home and would run through the streets of New Orleans with an axe. Then there are others that say this story is entirely false, and that the champion's name was actually Paul Morphy and he never ran around with an axe. Either way, no matter which... Read More

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