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Spend an afternoon in the Haunted Museum’s secret attic for a Haunted Doll Party and Voodoo garage sale featuring haunted dolls, voodoo boxes, paranormal pop-ups, and storytelling led by local curator Bloody Mary. Free admission; donations and purchases support the museum.
Spend an afternoon in the Haunted Museum’s secret attic for a Haunted Doll Party and Voodoo garage sale featuring haunted dolls, voodoo boxes, paranormal pop-ups, and storytelling led by local curator Bloody Mary. Free admission; donations and purchases support the museum.
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Haunted Doll Party + Paranormal Pop-Up at the Haunted Museum in New Orleans is a seasonal, community-driven celebration held at the Haunted Museum 828 N Rampart st NOLA in New Orleans, Louisiana. On December 13 from 1–6pm the museum opens its secret attic for a Haunted Doll Party and Voodoo garage sale where visitors of all ages can handle, hear, and possibly sense objects that locals treat as charged with history and story. Step inside and you’ll find rows of haunted dolls, voodoo boxes, shadow boxes and bone boxes arranged like small altars, a holiday bazaar built around the unusual. Curator and local figure Bloody Mary leads storytelling and paranormal pop-ups, connecting each object to city lore. The event combines a community fete with a pop-up investigation: cookie and candy stations keep younger guests engaged while the Voodoo doll bar and a giant voodoo-doll Christmas tree provide photographic focal points and free wishes. The museum notes that donations and tips are appreciated; admission is free. This experience is unique to New Orleans for its blending of Creole voodoo artifacts, ghost-story oral history, and street-level Christmas tradition. The program explicitly references the role of spirits in seasonal storytelling — a nod to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol — while situating that lineage in the complex spiritual practices of the city. The collection includes items local collectors consider haunted, and the secret attic display is a rare chance to see these artifacts outside a gallery context. Practicalities: the space has steep stairs and a small-group vibe (group size 20), so expect tight quarters and hands-on encounters. The event is family-friendly with a stated minimum age of 6, and staff encourage respectful handling and mindful photography. Sales are on-site for haunted dolls and curated curios; purchases support the museum and preservation of fragile pieces. Preview nights run Fridays and Saturdays in December 3–6pm for visitors who want a quieter visit before the main bazaar. Why go? For travelers drawn to New Orleans’ darker histories and material culture, this party is a concentrated, sensory way to read the city through objects: the wood grain of a voodoo doll, the whisper of a shadow box, the way a curator narrates provenance. It’s less a haunted house and more an urban archive with a party atmosphere — part market, part séance, part storytelling salon — anchored at Haunted Museum 828 N Rampart st NOLA, offering authenticity and a chance to take home a piece of the city’s uncanny folklore. Bring cash for purchases, wear comfortable shoes for the stairs, and come curious; this small, earnest event lets local stories, antique objects, and seasonal ritual collide in a way only New Orleans can deliver with unexpected charm.
easy.
1–4 hours.
Light mobility required; visitors should be comfortable with stairs and standing for short periods
Yes, admission is free; the museum accepts donations and tips and has items for sale during the Voodoo garage sale.
Meeting point is at Haunted Museum 828 N Rampart st NOLA as listed in the event details.
The stated minimum age is 6; the event is family-friendly but involves small spaces and potentially unsettling objects.
The site has steep stairs and limited accessibility; visitors with mobility concerns should plan ahead or attend a preview.
Yes—on-site sales include haunted dolls, voodoo boxes, shadow boxes, and curated curios; purchases help fund the museum.
Staff encourage mindful photography; avoid flash when directed to protect artifacts and respect other guests.
The event links local spiritual practice and seasonal storytelling; curator Bloody Mary continues a local tradition of sharing haunted histories and linking them to the spirit-focused narratives found in works like Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
Donations and purchases support preservation of fragile artifacts; visitors are asked to handle items carefully to minimize wear on historic pieces.
Bloody Mary's Tours is a New Orleans-based experience company specializing in voodoo, paranormal investigations, psychic readings, and immersive haunted museum events. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the operation offers a wide range of guided experiences that include the Voodoo Garage Sale at the historic homestead associated with Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, hands-on ghost hunts, seances, swamp-focused outings, psychic development classes, and private events such as voodoo weddings and custom paranormal investigations. Guided sessions feature Voodoo Queen Bloody Mary for select experiences, and programming spans public events, VIP ghost hunts, private parties, and scheduled gatherings like NOLA ParaCon and Virtual NOLA Paracon 2025. Services also include energy work such as psychic Xray sessions, cord cutting and cleansing ceremonies at in-house altars, and custom altar creation for events. The Cut & Clear cleansing service is available seven days a week with options for quick walk-ins or extended appointments with a psychic. The Haunted Museum component offers artifact-driven exhibits, meet-and-greets, book signings, and salon-style talks with authors, healers, and witches. Swamp magic outings and themed events explore local folklore and alleged supernatural encounters. Booking options range from single-ticket public experiences to fully private investigations and ritual events. Bloody Mary's Tours emphasizes immersive, experiential programming rooted in New Orleans' voodoo and paranormal traditions. Prospective visitors should review specific trip descriptions, scheduling details, and ticketing information when planning visits to ensure the desired experience and availability. Advance booking is recommended for peak seasons, themed events, and private investigations to guarantee space today.
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