On the former grounds of the most populous cooperative/socialist utopian community in US history,…read morethis museum does a compelling job of bringing to life much of the New Llano that was. For me this museum was utterly worth a day-trip out from New Orleans. The museum is a no-frills one-room affair--and open only Thursdays and Fridays--but it's crowded with artifacts (furniture, posters, tools, newspapers, paintings, family portraits, orchestra programs) that are immensely thought-provoking, embodying unpredictable details of the cultural richness and the political principles of the New Llano effort. When we visited, a new feature display focused on the major role of women in the colony, and the political values, maternity leave and child care programs that helped enable that role. Maps, photographs, and a small collection of videos, books and documents round out a one-of-a-kind archive of a largely buried history. Special thanks to the museum curator, who enthusiastically guided us through the museum, offering deep new layers of knowledge to the displays. Incredibly friendly and helpful! Her passion and empathy for the history were moving and much appreciated. This museum does a great job of conveying the dreams, problems and everyday life of New Llano Colony in a way that feels current, fair and relatable. This is a unique place and it's a unique joy to feel in touch with its memory in this small repository of history.