The Crystal Menagerie
Antique storeThe Crystal Menagerie is a antique store in New Orleans, LA. You’ll find it at 315 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA. It’s one of 15 secondhand and resale shops we track in New Orleans.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 5 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
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Store information
- Address
- 315 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
- Hours
- Monday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMTuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +1 504-522-2797
- Website
- crystalmenagerie.com
Before you go
- Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
- Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
- Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
- Sunday hours are on file (10:30 AM – 5 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Crystal Menagerie located?
The Crystal Menagerie is located at 315 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA.
What are The Crystal Menagerie’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +1 504-522-2797 to confirm.
Is The Crystal Menagerie open on Sunday?
Yes — The Crystal Menagerie lists Sunday hours of 10:30 AM – 5 PM.
What kind of store is The Crystal Menagerie?
The Crystal Menagerie is a antique store in New Orleans, LA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near The Crystal Menagerie?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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