Private Guided Tours of the
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
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Private Guided Tours
The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum offers private guided tours for groups ranging from 10 to 50 people. A private guided tour of the Pharmacy Museum offers guests exclusive access to the museum for two hours and includes a one-hour, fully narrated guided tour of the museum’s first floor of exhibits. For the final hour, guests are welcome to explore the Pharmacy Museum’s second floor of exhibits, enjoy the private historic courtyard, and speak with the docent. Guests are also given the opportunity to consult with a docent ahead of their scheduled tour in order to make any specific requests regarding topics discussed or exhibits covered.
Private guided tours are $35/person (minimum of 10 paying guests) – no applicable discounts. Children under 6 are free, but do not count towards the 10 person minimum.
This per person amount is the same no matter what private tour is being booked (i.e.: NOPM guided tour, Magic of Medicine, Winter Afflictions & Traditions, etc.).
Pricing
Your private guided tour is allotted a 2-hour time slot (ex: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.). Guests enjoy a narrated 1-hour tour, followed by additional time to continue viewing exhibits as well as ask the docent any questions.
Please note that booking is subject to availability at the time of inquiry.
Duration
Deposits & Cancellation Policies:
Deposit and Reservation Security
Non-Refundable Deposit: A $350 security deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your tour date. This deposit is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.
Payment Deadline: The remaining tour balance must be paid in full at least 30 days prior to your scheduled reservation date.
Late Payment Forfeiture: If the final balance is not received by the 30-day deadline, your reservation will be automatically canceled, and your $350 deposit will be completely forfeited.
Although there are no age restrictions for the private tour, guests under 6 do not count towards the 10 person minimum as they do not need their own ticket.
Cancellation and Refund Schedule
14+ Days Notice: Cancellations made 14 days or more before the scheduled tour date will receive a 50% refund of the remaining tour balance. The $350 deposit remains non-refundable.
Less than 14 Days Notice: Cancellations made within 14 days of the tour date are 100% non-refundable. No refunds, partial refunds, or credits will be issued.
No-Shows and Late Arrivals
No-Shows: If your group fails to arrive on the day of the event, the booking is considered canceled, and no refunds or rescheduling options will be provided.
Late Arrivals: The tour and venue access will still terminate at the originally scheduled time to avoid disrupting operational timelines.
Optional Add-Ons
If guests wish to add additional time to their tour and be at the museum for more than the designated 2 hours, they may instead book according to the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum’s private venue rental policies with the option to add a docent at extra cost.
If guests would like to bring beverages for their guests to enjoy, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum will provide galvanized buckets to keep these refreshments cold. The Pharmacy Museum does not provide ice. Food is not permitted during private guided tour reservations.