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The Degas Tour is designed to portray the life of the Artist during theReconstruction Era after the Civil War in his family home at 2306 Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans.

The Degas House is remarkable even in a city filled with history. Degas resided in this House (1872 – 1873) with his maternal relatives, the Musson Family, whose business was cotton. While he resided in the House, Degas created at least twenty-two works of art including the detailed scene of Michel Musson's office below.

Guided tours are conducted by Edgar Degas' great grand niece and are at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM daily by appointment.

Call 504.821.5009 to schedule a tour.

Degas' 18 Paintings and 5 Letters created in New Orleans

A Cotton Office in New Orleans (Portraits in a Cotton Office), 1873 Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau the first Impressionist painting ever purchased by a museum, marking marked the beginning of the official recognition of Impressionism as a significant art movement.

Portrait of Mme Rene De Gas nee Estelle Musson, 1872-73 New Orleans Museum of Art.

Tour length is approximately one hour and includes a viewing of our award-winning documentary, "Degas in New Orleans: A Creole Sojourn."

$15 per person

*Groups can be accomodated with advanced notice

We also offer a Breakfast and Tour!

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Degas' 18 Paintings and 5 Letters created in New Orleans

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