20 Most Cultured Cities in the U.S. in 2020

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16. New Orleans, Louisiana

Area: 438.80 km2 / 169.42 sq mi

Population: 390,144

Number of museums: 37

New Orleans was founded in 1718 by the French Mississippi Company, and the city was named for Philippe II, Duke of Orléans. Philippe II was the Regent of the Kingdom of France in that period. New Orleans includes stellar museums and wide range of cultural places, such as the world famous World War II Museum – in New Orleans, or it’s a great opportunity to take part in Mardi Gras Indian culture and learn more about their stories.

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