This is an amazing state-run museum that is dedicated to the history of this area. One half is…read morededicated to the timber industry and outlining the history of the industry in the area. The other half is dedicated to the areas contributions in the aviation industry. A small section is dedicated to the Audubon contributions to the aviary studies. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The timber industry section was just amazing with canoes, sections of cypress trees, how things were made and processed and how the area was settled. There is a quick movie playing on a loop detailing the history of logging, how they lived and what was done in the area. There are so many instruments and tools here. It is amazing. The aviation industry section has a neat movie that is immersive detailing the history of aviation in the area and the impact it has had. It is so cool about the history, and I never knew the contributions citizens of Louisiana made to it, and the impacts. If you are in the area or driving by, I highly suggest stopping in for a bit.

Checked this place out over the weekend. The aviation part I actually didn't care about too much,…read morebut the cypress logs were amazing! One half of the museum is dedicated to cypress logging in the region. There are tools and displays showing you how it all went down. There's also a 500 year old tree found in the Atchafalaya. Amazing to inspect up close. They also have a small collection of early boats and how they were involved in the timber game. The other half is the planes. Apparently several aviators in the area played a vital role in the development of the industry nationally. There's a little film and some airplanes and info and there you have it. I wouldn't drive from too far away just for this...but if you're passing by why not?

What an amazing museum! I had gotten a brochure about them from the tourist information center in…read morethe town next door, Morgan City and I am so glad that I finally stopped by. The lady working was very friendly and informative. The most impressive (to me) room was the one dedicated to the Orphan Train travelers who grew up here in this city. They were numbered less than 12 in total, but all led wonderful lives. The room chronically listing all of the live oak trees is amazing. The room showing all of the historical homes was nice. I liked the history of the area. Run off donations, so make a contribution! I love a good small museum.

Simply amazing. Great place to learn about the area. There is a video at the beginning and then a…read moreself guided tour. The lady working was very friendly and informative. There is lot of good information about the area and other things to do. I would highly recommend this to anyone in the area. There is a lot of information about George Rodriquez, a local artist made famous for his signature blue dog. Also, James Lee Burke wrote a series of books based on this area and there is a section dedicated to him and his writings. The salt mines and sugar plantations play a role in this museum as does the history of the peoples.

We had an absolutely amazing and wonderful experience at this art museum. The George Rodrigue…read morespecial exhibit was magnificent and intriguing. Especially enjoyed learning about Rodrigue's incorporation of Acadiana and his hometown into his artwork. The museum director, Marcia Patout, welcomed us warmly and enhanced our total experience for the entire museum. We also enjoyed the other exhibits including the salt mine, the sugar cane industry, the local steamboat history, etc. This is an absolute must stop for a day out in Acadiana.

I came by on a Sunday about noon, and they were closed. There doesn't seem to be a lot of posts…read moreabout this place on social media sites, but it says that they are open daily from 10a to 4p. I may try again if I am ever in the area again. It would have been nice to see the grounds, but the gates were closed and locked and there was a sign that there was a guard dog. I don't know the admission price for a tour because of the lack of signage.

The tour guide was friendly. :)…read more My visit here was very personal but a bit disappointing towards the end. Initially, I was very excited to visit this historical place. For this place being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, there's very little historical information shared during the tours that is offered (other than the current owners' family narratives). While on vacation in Louisiana last month (from California). My family and I made a point to visit Oaklawn Manor when it was discovered that my maternal great-grandmother had this plantation listed as her residence at the time of her marriage (1914). I found this record while doing genealogy research at St Mary Parish Courthouse in Franklin, Louisiana. The current owner of the plantation is a previous Louisiana Governor and allows tours to take place on the property. The tour is actually very focused on this person and his family and lacks historical information that could be shared with patrons. I would have greatly appreciated a MORE THOROUGH history of the original owners, the slaves that lived and worked on this plantation and the the crop that it thrived from versus an ex-Governor and his family. It was very emotional for me to discover this place the way I did and be here. I'm giving this place two stars only because I know that an ancestor once walked the same grounds that I was fortunate to walk and that is part of my history.

What an amazing place! I was in the area to tour Grevenberg Museum, and the gentleman giving the…read moretour got a call that a group wanted to tour this house, he told me about this house and the candle maker who operated out of the building behind here, and I followed him on over. No regrets at all. $12 cash only, but if you do the other tour as well, it is $8. Situated on land surrounded by oaks, this is a lovely place. They evidently do special events here, which include dinners under the oaks. The home itself is wonderfully furnished. Evidently there are tours describing hauntings, which would be wonderful. The downstairs is older furniture and decor, while upstairs has some modern furnishings mixed with the old. This is run by the local historical society. Amazing!

I was expecting Gilbert Dauterive to welcome us, but instead, we were greeted by a few mosquitoes…read more I get it, this tour and premise is more of a glorification of slavery, but after visiting the Whitney plantation, it was fine for me to get to see the other side of things. Their gardens and trees are breathtaking, a setup that one only dreams of seeing when watching Southern movies and shows. Our tour guide was phenomenal, and the way that the house is arranged vividly displays what life was like for some during those times. It's a must-visit. If you can't make it, play Beyoncé's "Deja Vu" music video for a second-hand experience.

The gumbo in this place is super tasty! The rice was cooked just right! The friend green tomato was…read moreyummy. I enjoyed the salad with blackened shrimp and some pepper jelly vinaigrette- it could have been spicer - but that's just me ;) The service was amazing - and the decor was incredible! Looking at old pics of the big house was something else. The gumbo was one of the better ones - I enjoyed it!

This museum tells the story of such an amazing little tribe that can still be found on their native…read morelands in Louisiana. Stop here to see the story of how the Chitimacha people worked with Rosetta Stone to revive their native language that was considered extinct. We came from Oklahoma, so are very informed on the major tribes that were relocated here but we knew nothing about the Chitimacha. The Museum, the video and the story of the tribe were wonderful, and we highly recommend visiting when you're in Louisiana!

I have stopped by on a few occasions, just missing the lady who works here because she wears so…read moremany hats for the tribes. The tribe can date its history back long before the colonizers ever arrived and held a large swath of the area now known as Louisiana. They started with the tribe in Natchez and the two were intertwined for a long time, centuries. Their skills are in fishing and basket weaving, though the skills are being stretched thin, the efforts of the council have been expanding the learning of these traditions through education. Their language is being revived with the help of RosettaStone and a grant that is providing this education for free. The language is unique and unrelated to any other language. Their history is passed down orally, but there is an effort being made to get it down on paper for preservation. The lady who is in charge of the museum is well informed and involved in the day to day life of the tribe and has a large role in getting things better for the people. Come and take a look. Be patient. She wears many hats and it maybe a minute before she can let you into the museum. One of my favorite lines from the video (there are three videos to chose from, one that is a bit outdated, one about the language, and one about the history and the keeping of the history, I picked the third) was something to the affect of "If you forget about something, it ceases to exist" which is a perfect encapsulation of how the world works. Please. Stop and visit. You will not regret looking at the small details of life.

Beautiful and haunted (allegedly) old historical plantation home with a lot of history nestled in…read morethe historic downtown. It's now a museum.

First we wandered the visiting center. It was a great start toward familiarizing ourselves with the…read morecharacters we were about to hear/learn so much about on our tour. Our guide, Dionne, is SO knowledgable and relatable. She shared honest stories about the people who built and lived in the beautiful house. Stories that included not only the wealthy owners, but the enslaved who made their wealth possible and lives comfortable. The presentation of the true history of Louisiana and our United States is so very important. Invest an hour or two in this lesson. You won't be sorry.

Definitely a very nice children's museum, with a bunch of really wonderful exhibits for kids of all…read moreages. The staff was super nice as well. Our kids really loved the grocery store and dinosaur play place. Only 4 stars as it's relatively small but still the same price as much larger children's museums in other cities.

This is a rest place for kids! We come here maybe 2-5 times a year only bc it's somewhat far from…read morewhere we live. The kids always have a good time when they're here. They keep the place up great! I have a 7 year old and a 4 year old and it keeps them busy for a good while. Their favorite is everyone's favorite, the bubble factory!

Beautifully restored Plantation Home and grounds. Awesome tour guides with lots of fun and…read morehistorical information. Plan to take your time, walk the grounds, enjoy the views, sit on a bench and listen to nature, grab a quick or fancy meal at one of their restaurants, visit the museum. We thoroughly enjoyed several hours more visiting than we'd planned on and we're very glad we did !!

Amazing Tour and Museum Experience…read more Houmas Plantation House is an amazing place to visit. We started our day early and had breakfast first. There's a simple American/New Orleans-style breakfast buffet with eggs, sausage, and grits, available from 8-10 a.m. The plantation opens at 9 a.m., and the first house tour starts at 9:30 a.m. The house tour lasts about an hour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. This was my second time taking the tour, and although the guides were different, they shared the same history in their own unique storytelling styles. Both were engaging and easy to follow. Don't forget to tip the tour guides--they do a great job. After the tour, we walked through the gardens in the morning. It's about a 45-minute stroll at a relaxed pace--walk, rest, and enjoy the scenery. Very peaceful. Later, we went to the Carriage House Restaurant, which has amazing food. The bar is also great--try the Houmas signature drinks, they're delicious. You can enjoy your drink inside or outside, then walk around more or relax. If one person wants to do everything--breakfast, museum and house tour, lunch at the Carriage House, and buy a few souvenirs--expect to spend around $150 or so. Overall, it was a great, peaceful experience, and I highly recommend it.