This museum has the greatest collection of Louisiana artifacts and relics that I've ever seen. The…read moreowner, Lt. Wayne Norwood, a retired law enforcement officer, can tell you the background of nearly every piece in the entire museum. If you want to walk into a virtual time capsule of Louisiana history, give this place a shot. 10 out of 10.

Louisiana's Treasures Museum is a home brew outfit run by Mr. Wayne Norwood and his wife. Wayne has…read morebeen involved in local law enforcement for many years, and has taken a personal interest in local history, so he has set out countless times into the swamps to retrieve artifacts from Louisiana's Past, including an impressive collection of artifacts from the local towns that were wiped out in the 1915 hurricane. He also has a lot of knowledge and experience with alligators and other local wildlife, and has a great number of stories and experiences to share. In the museum there is also a memorial dedicated to local law enforcement officers who gave their lives in order to uphold the law, with a fascinating record of each individual who passed away while on duty and the circumstances surrounding his/her death. If you are passing through I suggest you take a tour to meet Wayne and learn a little about the local flavor.

I am attending a bridal shower there in Nov so I haven't visited yet ! Heard good things about it …read more A beautiful venue for any occasion. Michelle made sure our venue was ready ! Very inviting and personable. Experience was awesome! Thanks again for your hospitality

Really cool museum! I liked the history on the steamboats. There's also this really cool model…read morewhich shows early life in Louisana.

The Capitol Park Museum is definitely worth a visit…read more There are some genuinely interesting exhibits, and it does a good job showcasing Louisiana's history and culture. It's engaging enough to spend a solid amount of time exploring, especially if you're already visiting other museums in the area. That said, certain parts of the museum felt a bit repetitive - almost like carbon copies of exhibits you might see at the Old State Capitol or other nearby museums. If you're doing multiple stops, you might notice some overlap. Still, the admission is very affordable, which makes it an easy and worthwhile stop overall.

Honestly, I had high hopes, but I should have known better. The state of LA has a rich history of…read morebeing part of the Deep South so I'm not sure why I expected anything elevated, learned, recognized, or truthful to be here. The museum is cheap to get into, can be completed in less than 2 hours and is technically geared more towards school age, but since it was our first time in the state capitol I figured it was worth the visit. I actually found myself crying, actual tears, in the middle of a museum for how poorly done the entire portion on slavery was. If ever there was a chance for a state to tell the real story, the real history, this would be it and that isn't what happens here. At EVERY turn there was some watered down version of how slaves "benefited" or "learned skills" and I was horrified. There was an entire section dedicated to slavery and not one school field trip was visiting that section and there were at least 2 buses of kids in the location. Let me be clear though, when I say a section was dedicated to slavery they did not tell the full story or the truth and they didn't even try! The one highlight was learning the history of mardi gras upstairs, but it was very Krewe heavy and I want to believe there's more history to learn there as well.

Abita Mystery House / UCM Museum…read more 22275 LA-36, Abita Springs, LA 70420 Not food this time. Found something strange out in Abita Springs, and I'm still trying to process it. Nostalgic, weird, and oddly captivating all at once. Louisiana always hides its secrets in plain sight. #tonylameats #abitamysteryhouse #explorelouisiana #abitasprings #louisiana

This was such a fun stop on our recent travels through Abita! I loved all of the surprises and…read morememory inspiring items in the museum! We really enjoyed the crank piano and the 32 foot alligator! Fun stuff! Got a tshirt and some magnets and a mystery bag. The curator was also so helpful and nice. Will be back next time I'm there with another friend.

I want to shout it to the world that everyone with the slightest interest in history, especially…read morethe history that has been greatly whitewashed, come here and learn a bit more about the actual history. I will not go into any great detail here, as I want people to go and support this museum, but it opened my eyes to quite a few things. It is a work in progress and a grass roots organization. Relatively inexpensive to enter (I had only a self-guided tour), the greatest hurtle will be to those who do not live in the immediate area to come and visit. Set in a residential area, they have several "rooms", such as a room of inventions created from people of color, a room for genealogy, a room for the sports balls, and just so much more. There is an interactive display with narration to describe what you are looking at. It is very in depth. I look forward to coming back and seeing how they are progressing. I really hope that they do continue to grow. They have several upcoming events, just check out their website. For now, they are only open weekdays. This is listed on the Louisiana African American Heritage Site, and I hope it helps to get more attention to them.

We had a great time here! The play areas and restrooms were…read morenice and clean. Staff was friendly. Great place to beat the heat with your kids!

It's summer in south Louisiana (a.k.a. one zillion freaking degrees) and the kids are bored,…read morefighting, and making you question why you ever thought having children was a good idea. Just kidding. Sort of. What to do? There's the aquarium in New Orleans which is wonderfully dark and cool. But if you're in the mood for something different the Louisiana Children's Discovery Center in Hammond is perfect. It's small but just the right size for kids to run around and have a blast while mom and dad get to relax and not hear "I'm boredddddd" for a few hours. Highlights include a bubble station (this is my personal favorite) where you can blow bubbles of all sizes and stand on a little circle and actually put yourself in a bubble...sounds weird but is way cool. A rock climbing wall, a stage complete with dress up items and a curtain (watch out for my little girl who thinks she is the director of every play) an ambulance with a patient and sirens!, a cow that you can milk (water comes out) and a construction zone. They also do birthday parties here and although we haven't had one here I can imagine they are quite fun. Admittance is reasonable and it's a great way to spend an afternoon.

This was an amazing experience. I arrived at the World War II museum in New Orleans after being…read moretold this is an amazing place to visit. I got a student discount ticket for $28 and made my way through the exhibit. I spent about two hours here and could've spent 10. The videos and stories on the walls in the rooms were amazing and almost brought tears to my eyes. The collections of arms and different memorabilia from the war is so incredible to see from both sides not just American, but also the German and the Japanese. Very emotional videos and different things that were hard to watch about the concentration camps in the way our soldiers are treated, but def needed so we don't repeat history. This is a must stop if you come to New Orleans. One of the best museums I've ever been in, including when I visited to the Smithsonian in Washington DC. The staff were very friendly and offered directions when I asked. They offer the student discount as well as a military and senior discount.

Coming to the museum was the main reason i ended up back in New Orleans... I heard about this…read moremuseum a few years ago and have wanted to go. It is absolutely amazing! The people working there are friendly and knoweldgable. The exhibits are full of information. In fact, after a while it is information overload. We also got to see the Tom Hanks movie and it is fantastic. There is so much to see at this place. You can easily spend a whole day there. It was worth the trip to New Orleans just to see this. If you are interested in this type of history, it is a must go.

I honestly didn't know this place existed until about a month ago…read more It's a free to visit unless you want to go to the Windrush Gardens which cost $3 to get in. There is also a museum called the Rural Life Museum that also charges a small admission fee. This is a nice small piece of Heaven in the middle of Baton Rouge. The sunflower field was a magical place to visit. There are many walking trails. You can even rent out s building for weddings and parties. I will definitely be revisiting this beautiful place again! It's a great place to have a family or romantic picnic. They were also having a orchid sale which was interesting to look at .

The paths that the students and volunteers create and maintain. You can hear the highway from some…read moreof the turns, yet you are tucked away in luscious gardens and walking paths. The Rural Life Museum is housed on the premises, and while the trails are free, the Windrush garden has a fee, and worth it for a day of just mindless nature absorbing. GEAUX Tigers! Keep your living lab alive for all to enjoy!