The Mortuary Haunted Mansion
Haunted attraction · New Orleans · Louisiana
A genuine former funeral home at the dead end of Canal Street, where more than 20,000 funerals took place between 1930 and 2003. Each Halloween the mansion reopens as New Orleans' best-known haunted house, on the cemetery streetcar line.
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Plan your visit
Select nights; open times vary 6-8pm, final night is Friday the 13th
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 24–November 28
Color builds from November 13 · mostly bare by December 21
Sampled at The Mortuary Haunted Mansion’s own coordinates and elevation (2 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 18 weather points across Louisiana, nudged 1 day later to match 1 published peak date from explorefall.com. Louisiana is running 2 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to The Mortuary Haunted Mansion
Good color holds through about December 5, giving you roughly 22 days from the first turn to past peak.
It is in New Orleans, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.
The Mortuary Haunted Mansion on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is The Mortuary Haunted Mansion open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 19 – Nov 13. Select nights; open times vary 6-8pm, final night is Friday the 13th. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does The Mortuary Haunted Mansion peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 24–November 28 (best estimate November 26). Color starts around November 13 and is mostly bare by December 21.
- How do I get to The Mortuary Haunted Mansion?
- The Mortuary Haunted Mansion is in New Orleans. The closest city is New Orleans, about 3 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Louisiana's fall lineup.
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