Go beyond the myths of the American South at Laura, where intimate, first-hand accounts explore the lives of four generations of one Louisiana Creole family, both free and enslaved. Laura’s new, permanent exhibit examines in biographical detail the lives of Africans on the plantation, from enslavement into the 20th century. Along the Great River Road only 50 minutes from New Orleans, the fully guided experience includes the Big House, gardens & original 1840s slave cabins. Laura is open daily from 9:30AM - 5PM except for major holidays. The first tour of the day begins at 10:00 AM until the last tour of the day at 3:20 PM.See more..
4.5The Presbytere(982 reviews) - Presbytere a Really Good NOLA Deal Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.See more..
4.5Louisiana's Old State Capitol(716 reviews) - Must See Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
Louisiana's Old State Capitol sits on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge. Completed in 1849, the castle-like fortress has been restored to its original grandeur. It houses both traditional and state-of-the-art interactive exhibits and a multi-media film presentation. Audio tours available in English, French, German and Spanish. Free admission.See more..
4.5USS Kidd(654 reviews) - Neat experience Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • History Museums
The USS KIDD Veterans Museum is a nonprofit organization, highlighting the role that Louisiana and its citizens have played in U.S. military history. The shoreside museum offers a permanent collection of Louisiana veterans’ artifacts, traveling exhibits, visiting ships, and event space with views of the Mississippi River. For nearly 40 years, the Museum and the USS KIDD, a National Historic Landmark and the Museum’s largest artifact, have served as a reminder to the people of Louisiana of the service and sacrifices of our state’s veterans. Both are visited by thousands of people from around the world each year.See more..
4.5Hermann-Grima House(502 reviews) - Excellent tour - highly recommend Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • History Museums
This restored French Quarter home built in 1831, includes a Federalist architectural façade, original operating open-hearth kitchen, urban slave quarters, and expansive courtyard. The Urban Enslavement Tour at Hermann-Grima House, looks at the experiences of those who were enslaved in an urban setting, how that differed from those enslaved in rural settings, and how the contributions of people of African descent have shaped New Orleans. Condé Nast Traveler voted it one of the best tours in New Orleans and the only tour listed from a museum. We believe that nothing tells a story like a home. In addition, the property’s 19th-century carriage house is home to the The Exchange Shop, originally founded in the 1881 by The Woman’s Exchange and one of the oldest women-led non-profits in the South.See more..
4.5LSU Rural Life Museum(367 reviews) - Emotional and Informative - life 150 years ago Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
Step back in time to pre-industrial Louisiana at this 27-building museum complex, one of the best outdoor museums in the U.S., featuring tools, furniture and other artifacts and, the highlight, a recreated 19th-century plantation that portrays the daily lives of these early settlers.See more..
With thematic exhibits on diverse aspects of Louisiana history, industry and culture, the museum includes two permanent exhibits: Grounds for Greatness: Louisiana and the Nation and Experiencing Louisiana: Discovering the Soul of America.See more..
4.5Acadian Cultural Center(218 reviews) - Important Cultural Resource Wednesday: Educational sites • History Museums
I brought a large group of college students from Texas to this museum on Oct. 15. We watched a historical film on the Acadian expulsion from Nova Scotia, bought many souvenirs from the gift shop, and spent some time exploring the many informative exhibits in the main part of the museum. These cover many topics of the history, current life and culture of the Cajun people. It contains priceless photos depicting regular people and well-known Cajun artists. I loved the inclusion of French and English in the exhibits.See more..
Located in one of the last standing buildings from the World War II Selman Field Army Air Corps Navigation School, the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum highlights northeast Louisiana's impact on aviation and military history. Admission is always free. Exhibits feature weaponry, uniforms, photographs, documents and other artifacts. A growing collection of military aircraft is located outside. All branches of the U.S. military are featured, from World War I through the present day, and there are also exhibits on Selman Field (which trained over 15,000 navigators) and Delta Airlines (which was born in Monroe from a regional crop dusting service). An extensive exhibit is dedicated to the life and times of Gen. Claire L. Chennault (a northeast Louisiana native) and his Flying Tigers fighter group.See more..
4.5Poverty Point World Heritage Site(133 reviews) - 2014 UNESCO 1600 BC earthworks site. Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
Historic site that features Native American artifacts dating back twelve centuries before the birth of Christ.See more..
4.5Louisiana State Exhibit Museum(122 reviews) - Amazing dioramas and facts about Louisiana Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums
The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum opened in 1939 as part of the Public Works Administration. It is a Louisiana agriculture, industry, art, and history museum. Admission is free and open to the public and the museum is handicap accessible.See more..
5.0Regional Military Museum(88 reviews) - Hands on Museum Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • History Museums
Our museum is dedicated to the brave men and women throughout our country’s history who have defended our great nation, at home and abroad. The goal of the Regional Military Museum is to commemorate their sacrifices made in behalf of all Americans – past, present, and future. Please visit our website to learn more or stop in for a visit.See more..
4.5Southdown Plantation & Museum(83 reviews) - Still closed due to Hurricane damage Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Art Museums • History Museums
Southdown Plantation House is a 19th-century sugar manor house and home to the Terrebonne Museum of history, culture, and arts.Exhibits include: - Terrebonne History - Mardi Gras - Period Furniture - Sugar Cane Industry - Sen. Allen Ellender - Boehm & Doughty Porcelains - Art & Literature including painter Charles B. Gilbert.See more..
Worth a visit to learn about the sights and life in the area.See more..
4.5Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu(67 reviews) - Laissez les bons temps rouler This location was reported permanently closed Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
History of Mardi Gras celebrations in Lake CharlesSee more..
4.5Angola Museum(60 reviews) - Very very good! Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
The Angola Museum at the Louisiana State Penitentiary preserves the history and progress of corrections and justice in Louisiana.See more..
This museum is free, and covers three different aspects of life in and near Patterson, Louisiana. All three are clean and neat, with good videos and displays throughout. The museum help are very helpful. The Cypress Sawmill museum tells about the last 100 years of cypress lumbering in the area, with lots of displays of actual wood and trees. The wide-Williams Aviation museum is complete with racing plane replicas and the movies are very interesting an well-done. A third museum covers the local shrimping industry.See more..
4.5Evangeline State Park(46 reviews) - Went here as a kid and came back at 60 State Parks • Observatories & Planetariums • History Museums
The park grounds include a museum, a Creole plantation and an 18th-century Acadian shack.See more..
More than a museum, the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is also a music hall and a kind of public kitchen, where cooks prepare Cajun specialties for the tasting.See more..
4.5West Baton Rouge Museum(42 reviews) - Great Museum Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM History Museums
Our dynamic permanent exhibits give you a comprehensive view about our history from the Native Americans and European Exploration to contemporary times. Get a hands on experience with the artifacts in our collection and see the importance of industry that made Louisiana at one time the richest state in the South.See more..
Although, some of the planes were out at Oshkosh, we were treated to an absolutely awesome tour with Trey as our personal guide. He took the time to make sure we left knowing the importance of flight during war times as he shared his immense knowledge base with us. We toured the museum and the hangar all the while Trey was giving descriptive information about the planes and equipment. Thanks for the tour, info and m&m’s. Your facility is top notch!See more..
We began our "tour" of St. Francisville here, at the West Feliciana Historical Society. There are a few small exhibits...as well as a plethora of pamphlets that dove a little deeper. The staff was wonderful and so helpful. In fact, they helped us choose our itinerary, based on how much time we had in town, our interests, etc. Highly recommend.See more..
4.5Acadian Memorial(27 reviews) - Twin Mural Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
The Acadian Memorial and its Museum honor the 3000 Acadians who arrived in Louisiana between 1764 and 1785, as well as their connections with the Cajuns of today. A mural, wall of names, memorial garden and audio tour await you in the Acadian Memorial, while the history of the Acadian people and their journey toward Cajun identity, including the Acadian Deportation Quilt, make up the Museum.See more..
4.5Dorcheat Historical Museum(25 reviews) - Definitely a place to go too! Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
The Dorcheat Historical Association Museum is the culmination of a dream that began in the fall of 1974, our organization was formed to preserve the history of Webster Parish. The museum represents a timeline of our area. You will learn about famous citizens and see and hear many great stories of the area. This museum is top notch for a small town. You will be amazed at the quality. You don't want to miss it if you are in the area. Due to covid closures at times in our state of Louisiana, it is best that you call before you make the trip. We have had to make last minute changes due to the pandemic and state guidelines.See more..
4.0Forts Randolph and Buhlow(25 reviews) - Great place to visit Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • History Museums
This is a wonderful place to visit to learn about history of the area, see historical sites and enjoy the beauty of Louisiana. There are displays, a movie to share the history, and an elevated wooden boardwalk to enjoy outside.See more..
It's small and easily breezed through but know that it's full of interesting information and displays. And as the really great tour guide who starts you off in the Water Works Museum next door says, the air-conditioned train museum is great for cooling you down after the hot trek through the (otherwise wonderful and amazing) Waterworks Museum. It has a donation box, throw them something into it, we did. See more..
4.5Plaquemine Lock(23 reviews) - Mississippi engineering at its most ingenious Spent < 1 hour History Museums
We stumbled upon Plaquemine, it’s not exactly New Orleans or Baton Rouge, but it is between the two, just south of BR, also on the mighty Mississippi. The historic lock, now decommissioned, is quite something; in its day an engineering marvel. Stanley, the local who was today manning the small museum housed within the lock, was extraordinarily well informed and clearly passionate about his subject. He engenders a real enthusiasm for the engineering and the underlying geography that necessitated the construction. If you are any kind of a mechanical or historical or engineering nerd, you will really get a lot out of this visit.See more..
4.5Tupper Museum(23 reviews) - Great Visit at the Tupper Museum Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
Museum of antique and vintage merchandise, signs, machines, etc.See more..
4.0Acadian Memorial & Museum(21 reviews) - EXCELLENT PLACE TO VISIT Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
Discover the story of the Acadians who arrived in Louisiana in the 19th century through a historical exhibit and a Memorial which honors all 3,000 who arrived with a mural by Robert Dafford and audio interactive, a Wall of Names, an Eternal Flame and a heritage garden. Don't miss the Acadian quilt.See more..
4.0Imperial Calcasieu Museum(21 reviews) - Awesome staff!! Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Art Museums • History Museums
History museum, depicting history of Lake Charles and areaSee more..
4.5Dequincy Railroad Museum(20 reviews) - A beautifully restored 1923 KCS Museum Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
The DeQuincy Railroad Museum is the "crowning jewel" of DeQuincy, LA. It has been restored to beautifully display artifacts and history of the bygone days of railroading. Each room has a different railroad flair. Great history, very well presented!See more..
We are a quaint art and history museum. Our mission is to celebrate, display and support the history and culture of Abita Springs and to present the work of local artists.See more..
We were fortunate to meet the son of the deputy with the ambush team. He was very interesting to listen to him describe the scene. He even described seeing the bodies himself. The museum has many articles and artifacts pertaining to the event. Highly recommend stopping here.See more..
4.0Spring Street Museum(19 reviews) - Oldest Building in Downtown Shreveport Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums
The Spring Street Museum is located in the heart of Shreveport's Historic DistrictSee more..
4.5Los Islenos Museum Complex(16 reviews) - A Fun and Interesting Walk Through History Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Incorporated in 1976, Los Isleños Heritage and Cultural Society of St. Bernard provides for the development of El Museo de los Isleños (Los Isleños Museum) and Historic Village. This Museum Complex is composed nine separate buildings with supporting infrastructure where guided tours are offered. Annually, la Fiesta de los Isleños (Los Isleños Fiesta) is held on the property as well.See more..
The River Road African American Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting art, artifacts and buildings for the purpose of educating visitors about the history and culture of African Americans in the rural communities between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The River Road African American Museum is open by appointment only from July 1, 2015 to October 1, 2015 while restructuring and redesigning the exhibits and tours. Sorry for the inconvenience.See more..
4.5Southern Forest Heritage Museum(13 reviews) - We Should Have Allocated a Full Day for This One Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Rail Services • History Museums
We were pleasantly surprised by the breadth and depth of the experience here. The bulk of the exhibits are based on the authentic ruins of a working sawmill that shows the progress of the industry from ~1900 to 1969. You'll walk through the actual plant powered by giant steam engines and learn the technology and economics that provided the lumber that built our homes in the early 20th century. As a bonus, you'll see excellent presentations of the CCC, which started the reforestation efforts of cut-over lands in central Louisiana, and impressive displays of WWII memorabilia and history of nearby Camp Claiborne and its vital role in forming the 82nd and 101st airborne divisions, and training armored divisions. Plus.. great exhibits on the life and work of Catherine Dormon, an incredible renaissance woman forester, artist, natural gardener and more, and Henry Hardtner, the father of reforestation. Ya gotta see this!See more..
The museum is definitely worth a visit. Lots of exhibits. Be sure to catch the mural painted on the rear wall. Very friendly curatrix greeted us like family.See more..
I wasn't sure what to expect when we drove up to this little house. Turns out, this is where Jerry Lee Lewis was born and raised. His sister, Frankie Jean Lewis, now lives here and does tours in her home. The house is, interesting, and Frankie is very eccentric and full of energy. She has three cute dogs and tons of Jerry Lee Lewis memorabilia. It was cool to hear her stories about meeting Elvis, Johnny Cash and many more. She even has the original piano that they all played on from sun studio. Frankie does free tours but asks for donations. Please leave her one, she is a very sweet lady. The phone number on tripadvisor doesn't work so use these (318) 719-0532 or (813) 760-4106.See more..
The taxidermy collection at this museum is overwhelming. There are two floors and countless animals ! You could play I Spy and miss some of the critters. You can tell the specimens were cared for and preserved with the utmost respect. The guide was full of good energy and had a lot of information on the practice and fun stories to share. I recommend this museum to everyone. See more..
4.5Louisiana History Museum(9 reviews) - Hidden gem Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Great Louisiana history with interesting exhibits and artifacts. Much enjoyed everything. There is no admission fee. It is a great way to spend an hour or two.See more..
4.5The Great River Road Museum(8 reviews) - Louisiana History in One Place Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Visiting The Great River Road Museum opens visitors eyes to what early life along the lower Mississippi was like. The culture, commerce, folklore and music was a fusion of all the foreign countries that discovered and developed this new territory. From the wealthy owners of great sugar empires, to the humble lives of the enslaved, this museum details how each lived and survived by this powerful body of water.See more..
5.01811 Kid Ory Historic House(8 reviews) - Fantastic museum a short drive from downtown New Orleans. Covers early jazz history and the 1811 slave uprising. Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Architectural Buildings • History Museums
I finally made it out to Kid Ory Historic House. A 40 minute drive from downtown New Orleans, I recommend this place highly. This tour covers early jazz in New Orleans focusing on one of a New Orleans greatest and most influential musicians. In addition to learning about this , the Woodland Plantation was the site of the 1811 Uprising of the Enslaved that I had very little knowledge of. Well done! Worth your time.See more..
4.5Los Adaes State Historic Site(8 reviews) - Informative and Interesting Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Presidio Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Los Adaes, the symbol of New Spain in Louisiana, was once the capital of Texas and the scene of a unique cooperation among the French, the Spanish and the indigenous Native Americans. An area rich in archaeological finds, it thrives today as one of Louisiana's most intriguing National Historic Landmarks. The site is operated with a collaborative agreement between Cane River National Heritage Area, Louisiana State Parks, and Friends of Los Adaes Foundation.See more..
Like many local and municipal museums, the Jeanerette has a well-curated collection of artifacts of interest primarily to locals. But this museum has two other important things: 1) A wonderful collection of foundry patterns salvaged from the now defunct foundry next door, and 2) An excellent movie and lots of artifacts relating to the sugar cane industry. On the day we were there, the museum also had a very courteous and knowledgeable docent ready to answer any questions. This is a good way to spend an afternoon learning.See more..
4.0Zigler Museum(7 reviews) - Eclectic collection with south Louisiana specialty Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Natural History Museums • Art Museums "The Zigler Musem was created in 1963 by the late Mrs. Ruth B. Zigler widow of Fred B. Zigler, Jennings industrialist and philanthropist. She donated the property which has been the Zigler family home since 1908. It was enlarged by the addition of two gallery wings. Colorful and realistic Southwestern Louisiana wildlife dioramas are housed in the East wing. The West wing contains an excellent Fine Art Collection by European and American artists. A rotating exhibit is displayed in the central galleries throughout the year. The year ends with the annual Christmas Festival, featuring a wide array of trees and decorations throughout the museum."See more..
5.0Louisiana Political Museum(6 reviews) - Shockingly huge/great collection in a small town Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Louisiana Political Museum & Hall of Fame was created by an act of the Louisiana Legislature in the late 1980's. The museum is housed in the old Winnfield Railroad Depot (circa 1908) that was donated to the City of Winnfield by the L&A Railroad. After many volunteers, many long hours of arduous and sometimes challenging labor, and many monetary and material donations, the Grand Opening of the Museum was held on Huey Long's 100th birthday, August 30, 1003. . The museum has accumulated over 100,000 items of artifacts and memorabilia relating to politicians and the politics of Louisiana. Included among these items is a 1951 Chevrolet Sedan sound truck utilized by Earl Long in his last campaign, and the complete set of dining room furniture that belonged to Huey and Rose Long. General Information Open Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturdays by appointment Closed all Federal HolidaysSee more..
What a beautiful location! Thank you so much for being so welcoming and accommodating! We appreciate y’all letting us do our photo shoots here. It’s just gorgeous and we will be back! You will not regret coming to this gorgeous museum. Best regards, TimelessBeauty byDanaSee more..
4.5The Otis House(6 reviews) - Great Attraction Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
When we were visiting Fairview Riverside State Park we had the opportunity to have a personal tour inside the Otis house. We got a firsthand look at some of the furnishings and decour of the time. What a great find. Thank you Steven and Welch (Park ranger) for our personal tour.See more..
5.0Finding Our Roots African American Museum(6 reviews) - Still closed due to Hurricane Ida damage Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Even though I knew it was closed, I wanted to stop and see the historical building. The historical plaque on the outside helped enrich my knowledge of Belle Alliance, LA. I’ll come back in the future to go inside.See more..
