"The Big Easy" is a city steeped in mysticism and intrigue, a place of both beauty and darkness. A place where voodoo priestesses are worshiped and the supernatural is a part of everyday life, and nowhere epitomizes this more than The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum. Yes, there really is a voodoo museum and it might be the most unique place that you have ever visited. From bizarre shrines to cabalistic fetishes to an array of voodoo dolls, the place has everything a lay person needs to get adequated with the culture and history of voodoo. Critics may scoff at the touristic feel and the lack of description on many of the artifacts in this dark and musty emporium. However, if you have any questions, the museum has an active voodoo priest or priestess on-hand to enlighten you on the unique and sometimes perplexing exhibits. Speaking of which, for a small amount, you can have one of these staff members give you a reading or make you a personalized Gris-Gris bag. A Gris-Gris bag is a small cloth bag that is imbued with magic in order to stave off evil or bring the owner good fortune or even love. Toss in some relics of Marie Leveau (The most famous voodoo priestess New Orleans has ever known) and arguably the funnest museum gift shop out there (don't forget your authentic voodoo dolls!) and you have an experience worth checking out.
www.voodoomuseum.com
I still have my Gris-Gris bag we got there. That was a fun trip.
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