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Read the cover stories and articles, watch the news segments and social media videos, and listen to the podcasts covering the grand opening of the New Orleans Storyville Museum and highlighting the inspiring journey of curator and owner Claus Sadlier as his passion project came to life in September 2024, showcasing the rich and tantalizing history of Storyville.
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PBS Louisiana Public Broadcasting:
Louisiana "The State We're In"
Storyville Museum Segment
March 21, 2025
WLPB/PBS: The LSWI (Louisiana: The State We're In) segment is Louisiana's only statewide news magazine. Airing on March 21, 2025, the show explores the compelling history of Storyville, New Orleans' infamous red-light district, with the opening of a new museum.
Featuring an interview with owner Claus Sadlier, this award-winning show combines in-depth coverage about the important issues in the state along with expert analysis.
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TravelHost Magazine: Shedding Light on the
New Orleans Storyville Museum
"New Orleans-centric museum tells glorious tales of a vibrant city"
December / Winter Issue 2024
TravelHost: New Orleans is a city unlike any other, where the sound of jazz drifts through the air and the scent of Creole cuisine entices you from every corner. Known for its blend of French, Spanish, and African influences, the city's rich history and cultural vibrancy are evident at every turn. While Mardi Gras is its most famous celebration, there's more to uncover beyond the parades. For those eager to delve deeper into the essence of New Orleans, a visit to its unique museums offers a journey into the heart of the city's culture.
New Orleans has always been a city rich in history and culture, and now there's a new way to experience its storied past. The New Orleans Storyville Museum, open in the French Quarter at 1010 Conti Street, offers over 7,000 square feet of immersive exhibits that bring the city's infamous red-light district, known as Storyville, back to life. The district, originally conceived to confine prostitution to a controlled area, was a hub of early jazz, gambling, entertainment and vice from 1897 to 1917.
The museum, a passion project of New Orleans native Claus Sadlier, delves into the raucous area with a unique blend of history and technology. Visitors can explore lifelike sets and holograms created by local artists and theater professionals, providing an engaging and educational experience. Exhibits trace the city's evolution from its founding in 1718 through the golden age of vice in the 1800s, culminating in Storyville's creation in the early 1900s. The museum is open to adults 18 and older from Thursday through Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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CityBiz: Newly opened Storyville Museum tells early, ‘sinful’ history of New Orleans
September 19, 2024
CityBusiness: Move over Las Vegas; there’s another ‘Sin City’ with a history of gambling, prostitution, music and entertainment. And the stories behind those raucous times at the turn of the 20th century is on full display at the New Orleans Storyville Museum, which has opened in the French Quarter.
New Orleans native, Brother Martin and UNO graduate Claus Sadlier has opened a 7,000-square-foot interactive museum at 1010 Conti St. to tell the history of the red-light district known as Storyville – a neighborhood that operated in New Orleans from 1897 until 1917. The district was conceived by councilman Sidney Story to clean up prostitution from most neighborhoods in the city and confine it to a district that could be more easily contained and controlled.
“At the New Orleans Storyville Museum, we are committed to entertaining educating and informing,” said Sadlier. “Our exhibits not only shine light on the social and economic impacts of the Storyville District but also celebrate the cultural heritage that makes New Orleans unique.”
Sadlier left New Orleans in the 1990s to pursue various business ventures in San Francisco. Among his accomplishments, he invented and commercialized the world’s first insulated paper coffee cup and built it into a successful business, which he ultimately sold to Dixie Cup for $170 million. In 2013, Sadlier returned to New Orleans to live in the French Quarter. He said once he returned, he started to read about the city’s history and became intrigued about Storyville.
The museum tells the whole story beginning with the city’s founding in 1718, continuing through its the golden age of vice in the 1800s and culminating with the establishment of the Storyville district in the early 1900s.
“When I moved back, I started to read books about the sinful history of New Orleans and thought it was fascinating,” he said. “I thought ‘Wow, what an amazing idea for a museum to be dedicated to telling this incredible story as it unfolded.’”
The New Orleans Storyville Museum is open to the public Thursday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m., with an admission price of $31.50. Patrons must be 18 or older to enter.
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Listen to Louisiana Life's
Podcast "Louisiana Insider"
October 6, 2024
Give a listen to the latest episode of Louisiana Life Podcast by Louisiana Life Magazine, a superlative guide to a great state's destinations, hosted by Errol Laborde, Executive Editor of Louisiana Life Magazine as he interviews Claus Sadlier about the immersive experience of the New Orleans Storyville Museum.
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Listen to "The Museumgoer"
Podcast
October 31, 2024
The Museumgoer is a website dedicated to museums in New Orleans and the Gulf South by Dave Walker who also writes for the Times-Picayune. Featuring a blog, a podcast, a free newsletter, and a YouTube page, www.themuseumgoer.com visited the New Orleans Storyville Museum for in-depth coverage. Listen to the entire podcast by clicking below.
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WDSU-NBC: New Orleans Storyville Museum tells sordid stories of city's past
WDSU-NBC: The New Orleans Storyville Museum got a close up look during the WDSU-NBC newscast after local reporter and morning news anchor Morgan Lentes visited the museum with founder Claus Sadlier for news coverage.
The New Orleans Storyville Museum tells the sordid tale of the city's redlight district, known as Storyville, which thrived from 1897 to 1917.
October 9, 2024
Storyville was known for gambling, saloons and brothels, which Sadlier said were frequented by men working on the Mississippi River. "(It was) a Disney Land for adults," Sadlier said. "It was World War I that ended up sort of putting the nail in the coffin for Storyville." There are several exhibits in the museum, featuring artifacts, holograms and sets.
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