Galleries · Royal Street
M.S. Rau
on Royal St, with 6 shops within a short walk
Family-run antiques gallery founded in 1912 and now led by third-generation owner Bill Rau, selling museum-grade fine art, period furniture, rare objects and antique and signed jewelry.
Hours
- Monday
- 9am–5:15pm
- Tuesday
- 9am–5:15pm
- Wednesday
- 9am–5:15pm
- Thursday
- 9am–5:15pm
- Friday
- 9am–5:15pm
- Saturday
- 9am–5:15pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near The Presbytère (1 min walk) and The Cabildo (2 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Royal Street starts at Canal Street, directly across from St. Charles Avenue, and the Quarter is best on foot from there. The Canal Street streetcar lines stop at the foot of the Quarter.
- Royal St shops
- Most dealers and galleries seen open around 9–11am and close 5–6pm, Monday to Saturday, with Sunday hours at some galleries only.
From M.S. Rau
Shop Antiques, Fine Art and Jewelry at M.S. Rau
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All of Royal St →Before you go
What are M.S. Rau's hours?
M.S. Rau is usually open Mon–Sat 9am–5:15pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the gallery's site before a special trip.
Where is M.S. Rau?
M.S. Rau is at 622 Royal St in Royal Street, New Orleans. It's near The Presbytère (1 min walk).
Is M.S. Rau open on Sunday?
No, M.S. Rau is usually closed on Sundays.
Where can I park near M.S. Rau?
The closest option for Royal Street is Royal Street starts at Canal Street, directly across from St. Charles Avenue, and the Quarter is best on foot from there. The Canal Street streetcar lines stop at the foot of the Quarter.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from RTA.
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