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?

We arrived at 10am for a tour. We were the only people on the tour and really enjoyed ourselves…read more Our tour guide was passionate and very knowledgeable about the history and operations of the rig known as Mr. Charlie. He was a great guide and answered every question we asked. Go and enjoy a museum that also servers as a training facility for people wanting to working in the offshore oil and gas industries.

So worth the tour! A bit tricky to find but winding around the neighborhood is always eye…read moreopening. We were the only ones there. He still did the whole tour and answered all our probing questions! Learned so much. The platform is now used for training...tours and even movie production. The advancement of drilling is so evident and this piece of history is the start of it all. You get to walk on all the levels and see all the parts as well as hearing how it all works...

I had a lot of fun walking around the museum. There's also an intro video as you enter that…read moreexplains the culture and way of life in Houma over the years. The curator was so nice and she answered all of my questions about Houma and then helped me find the perfect necklace as a keepsake of having visited.

What an amazing stop! I happened to be in the area looking around and found this place. The lady…read moreworking was kind. Admission is $3 cash, but she let me go through, go get cash, come back and pay. This space is dedicated to how the area started, who the initial residents were, the hunting, fishing and wildlife that helped to contribute to the way of life here. The lady working was wonderful and kind. There was so much to look at! Come if your in the area. Look around.

Had a wonderful day yesterday visiting the Houmas House! Beautiful home with beautiful grounds and…read moregardens. Sophie was our tour guide and we couldn't believe that she'd only been working there for 3 weeks! She was full of knowledge and funny, too. The buffet in the Dixie Cafe was good! Absolutely no complaints!

My wife and I both toured the Houmas House and Gardens today. Such a fascinating piece of history…read morethat Mr Kevin Kelly has preserved for future generations. To find out that his dedication goes as far as living at the Houmas House adapting his lifestyle to living a dream with such historical paintings and furniture in this beautiful museum of a home. We dined at the Dixie Cafe which is one of numerous additions he made to the estate enhancing the experience of the 1700s, 1800s, & 1900s at the Houmas Houmas Estate and Gardens. We did get a glimpse of the architect/real estate guru who put his life work into the estate at the Dixie Cafe today. He was enjoying his lunch with his dog by his side. Hats off to you sir well done!

This was another amazing tour set up by the American River Cruises line when we sailed up the…read moreMississippi. We docked and loaded on to our buses for a very short ride to this old plantation. On prior trip to the area, Helene and I have had the opportunity to visit some old plantations and still find it fascinating... It's all about the history, not always good though. The Oak Alley home was originally a sugar plantation and of course, built by and relied on enslaved men, women and children to run efficently. That's always part of the history that I find most disturbing. You start out in the main house and the tour inside the mansion runs about a half hour. There is a a lot to see and absorb inside. They take you through all the rooms and showed us the different details for making each room unique. I have no photos inside the home as we were not allowed photographs. After going through the main house you could wandeer the grounds for while and view the slave quarters. Fascinating and still very disturbing. There is a restaurarant here as well as the gift shop [of course,] where you could also getting something refreshing to drink. Since it was close to 100 degrees, anything was good and welcomed. The grounds are just beautiful and packed with history. I would urge anyone who comes down to this area to do at least one of these tours, it's an incredible journey.

This was a two hr slavery tour which consisted of self guided campus and guided house tour. Wes was…read moreour tour guide, he was very knowledgeable of the house tour. He took us through each room of the house and showed us the different details the rooms were famous for. On the grounds it showed the way slaves lived through medical hospital, living arrangements to different tools of captivity and work needs. A restaurant also is on the campus and cafe and gift shop for souvenirs, quick snacks and full menu needs. Bed and breakfast is available a Grounds is beautiful and upkeep of property is maintained. Check website for days and hours of operation and prices

Totally awesome to walk around the actual slave quarters and plantation. Even being here it is…read morehard to imagine what those times were like. Nice to see that these are being preserved so that we can learn from history and never repeat this sad part of American history.

The Laurel Valley Heritage Foundation is in charge of maintaining this Village of slave homes. Some…read moreare in need of minor repairs, some major repairs. There was a wooden fence all around the property and gates that were locked. I was hoping there would be someone here to let people walk around. But there wasn't. There was a gravel parking lot. When I am in the area in the future, I will make sure to stop back by to see if I can actually walk around. This is an amazing spot with so much potential.

List as great small space museum. Lots of historical facts and beautiful space. Nice to visit in…read moretandem with the Acadian museum which is next door along with the Longfellow Evangeline Oak outdoor exhibit. Recommended place to RVer's from Harvesthost.com from the www.campingonthebayou.com site in St Martinville, LA. Great opportunity zone for a walking tour to see several sites and grab a coffee from Studio Gallery and Coffee. Find more from YELP at https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-studio-gallery-and-coffee-bar-saint-martinville.

Admission here includes admission to the Acadian Museum next door. There are a lot of information…read moreboards detailing the history of African Americans in the area. There is a whole lot of information to take in. They also seem to be expanding the display areas. Words fail me when trying to explain this place. If you are in the area, come by.

I love history. I must visit this museum. I was looking for a parking spot. I parked in the street…read more I had to insert coins. I hadn't seen such a parking meter. I couldn't pay by my smartphone and credit card! This meter was some vintage one. I would like to put the meter to the museum. LOL. I really enjoyed everything! I saw exhibitions of Huey Long, Louis Armstrong, and other people in Louisiana. I found some old Japanese (phonograph) record of Louis Armstong. That was amazing. I went upstairs. I really learned about the history and geography of Louisiana. Louisiana has a lot of fo fun such as Jazz, Mardigrass, Cajun food, etc.. Please visit this museum and learn about the culture!

Baton Rouge a4* Capitol Park Museum…read moreHuey Long HIstory of the south and Mississippi River

National WWII Museum Excellent collection of WWII artifacts…read moreGet dog tags that lead one through the exhibits Plane replicas Little or unknown facts about WWII Could spend hours there

As an Afghanistan veteran who served as a medic with the 101st Airborne Division, and as someone…read morewho has always loved military and World War II history, this museum completely blew my mind. However, I think it is equally important to mention that my girlfriend attended with me. She only had a general knowledge of the war, yet she also considered it a five-out-of-five experience. You certainly don't need to be a historian or veteran to appreciate what this museum has created. The National WWII Museum is massive. You could easily spend most of the day here, especially if you take your time reading, watching the films, and exploring everything. The museum covers multiple buildings and levels, so be prepared for a considerable amount of walking. During our visit, the exhibits appeared accessible to guests with mobility needs. There is an excellent mixture of immersive environments, historical artifacts, educational displays, interactive features, and video presentations. The exhibits are modern, detailed, and arranged in a way that makes an enormous and complicated conflict easier to understand. Whether you are already familiar with the subject or walking in with only basic knowledge, there is something here that will capture your attention. The entire museum was exceptionally clean, and every staff member we encountered was polite, knowledgeable, and willing to help. We saw visitors from nearly every age group, and everyone appeared engaged, reading the displays, discussing the artifacts, and interacting with the exhibits. History is treated with great care here, but it never feels stale or lifeless. The sections concerning the airborne forces naturally struck a particularly deep chord with me. At one point, I could almost feel the spirit of my 101st Airborne forebears flowing through me, the courage, sacrifice, and proud legacy of those who wore the Screaming Eagle long before I did. It was an emotional reminder that although generations change, the history and brotherhood remain. Their presence apparently remained with me even after leaving the museum. That evening, while venturing down Bourbon Street, I discovered that I could drink with a stamina I had never previously possessed. Whether this was airborne pride, supernatural intervention, or several deceased paratroopers temporarily occupying my liver remains a question for historians and medical professionals to debate. A phenomenal museum and an absolute must-see while visiting New Orleans. Give yourself plenty of time, wear comfortable shoes, and prepare to be humbled, educated, and possibly accompanied onto Bourbon Street by the spirits of the 101st. Airborne--all the way!