Katrina National Memorial Museum

Support the mission and legacy of the Katrina National Memorial Foundation Museum by participating in the GiveNOLA Day hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation. Early giving is now officially open, offering you the opportunity to contribute to preserving the history, stories, and lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina through the work of the KNMF Museum. Your support helps ensure that future generations understand this critical chapter in our nation’s history.

Today is a free day at the New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture, and History. On display is the Katrina National Memorial Foundation archives.

Home - Katrina National Memorial Foundation Order The Katrina List Support KNMF’s archival and educational initiatives by giving to KNMF orsupporting the KNMF@NOAAM exhibition program in collaboration with NOAAM. Visit The Museum The KNMF Collection is currently housed and exhibited at NOAAM in partnership with the New Orleans African Ameri...

Spring is a time of renewal, and at the Katrina Museum, we are thrilled to introduce inspiring new projects in collaboration with the New Orleans African American Museum.

Join us as we unveil fresh initiatives that honor our shared history and cultural heritage.

Experience the vibrancy of our community this season, and be a part of our journey toward resilience and rememberance. Every visit contributes to these vital efforts.

Home - Katrina National Memorial Foundation Order The Katrina List Support KNMF’s archival and educational initiatives by giving to KNMF orsupporting the KNMF@NOAAM exhibition program in collaboration with NOAAM. Visit The Museum The KNMF Collection is currently housed and exhibited at NOAAM in partnership with the New Orleans African Ameri...

Did you know that Hurricane Katrina led to the largest community-driven rebuilding project in American history?

Amidst the struggles, resilience blossomed as neighbors came together, transforming challenges into opportunities.

This spirit fostered new businesses, innovative ideas, and community connections that continue to shape New Orleans today.

Let's continue to celebrate the strength and unity that emerged from adversity.

The more we understand what happened during Katrina, the more prepared we become for the challenges ahead.

KNMF is committed to creating a space where remembrance leads to understanding, and understanding leads to action.

Thank you for helping us protect these stories and shape a safer future for our city.

Every shared memory, museum visit, and act of support strengthens our collective journey of remembrance.

Your engagement is essential, and we are grateful to each member of our community for being part of this mission.

Together, we carry this legacy forward.

The strength of a community often lies within its shared vision and mission.

As we reflect on the powerful legacies of leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded of the profound impact of hope, justice, and compassion.

At the Katrina National Memorial Foundation, we strive to embody these values, focusing on resilience, education, and remembrance, just as Dr. King envisioned a future where every individual is uplifted and empowered.

Let us stand together to ensure that the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina are not just memories but a call to action for future generations.

How can we, together, uphold the pillars of community resilience and drive meaningful change in our neighborhoods?

Some words stay with you long after the story ends.

This quote is a reminder of the humanity at the heart of every name, and why we continue to preserve each one with intention and care.

Teaching the next generation about Katrina is about honoring what happened and learning how systems, decisions, and resources shape the outcomes of storms and crises.

When we understand the past, we’re better equipped to build neighborhoods, communities, and cities that can withstand what the future brings.

Your support helps us expand our educational programs so these lessons become tools for resilience.

As we enter a new year, I’m reflecting on how Katrina revealed not only the force of nature, but the vulnerabilities in our infrastructure and systems.

Understanding those failures is part of our responsibility.

Every story we preserve strengthens our understanding of what must change, ranging from environmental planning to community preparedness.

Remembering is not passive. It’s how we prepare for the world our children will inherit.