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.

Stumbled upon this gem of a museum and garden. We enjoyed the displays from earlier settlers and…read morethe tools used to survive the rural areas of Louisiana. The reconstruction of the homes that were actually at the those properties were done with care and accuracy. Seeing the plantation area along with the displays on daily life showed some truths and acknowledgement on what life was like for both owners and slaves. I was amazed to see that most of the cabins were multiple generations, sharecroppers and later school houses. This museum has many items that all Louisianan's need to experience and explore. The gardens are well kept and beautiful. We save various birds, bugs and snakes to keep an eye out while exploring. Bug spray, water and sunscreen should all be brought if planning a trip.

We attended the Zapp's Beerfest here which was an outside event. It was a great event and very…read moreorganized. There were MANY police officers around so I felt very safe! I feel that they should've had music at this event and more food booths. Music would have enhanced the experience. Uber and Lyft both struggled to find this place for pick up and drop off, which was a little frustrating.

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans was absolutely great! The entire campus is incredibly well…read morelaid out, packed with tons of interactive exhibits that keep you fully engaged from start to finish. A massive highlight was the 4D theater movie narrated by Tom Hanks--it was awesome and is highly recommended if you visit. Make sure you give yourself definitely a few hours to go through everything so you can properly learn and take in as much as possible. If you are staying next door at the Higgins Hotel, there is a small ticket discount available, which is a nice perk. We didn't get to try the food inside the museum, choosing instead to go offsite to Magazine Pizza. It's located within steps of the museum and turned out to be a smarter choice cost-wise, I think!

Two of my cousins visit annually because they love this museum so much. When they told me that hat…read moreI knew we add it to our vacation itinerary! We decided to visit on a rainy Thursday morning. We got there right after they opened. All of the staff and volunteers were so friendly and helpful. We went through all of the exhibits at the museum. Learned a lot and am so glad we visited!

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.

This was a very interesting museum. We never knew the story of Waveland. We were mostly familiar…read morewith what happened in New Orleans. We are very glad we made this stop.

Small but very informative. Video was interesting and gives some first hand accounts.read more

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?

Super cute museum with staff that is friendly and helpful. When I stopped in, the lady working was…read moremore than happy to explain everything in detail. This museum used to be a boarding house for men who worked in the area logging, shipping, or whatever transient work was needed at the time. in the corner is some instruments and from what I understand local musicians will come in and jam. You can see on the floor where the walls were that divided the housing for the men. There is a spot for picnics in front, a playground and splash pad nearby. Very small town home. Welcoming area. The docent will recommend other things to do in the nearby area. Very friendly. I can not recommend this enough. Outside are the gendered restrooms. I highly recommend this to anyone going to the north shore, this will not take much time and you will be on your way to the Abita Springs Brewery, swamp tour, mystery museum, tubing or whatever else is on your schedule.

Came to enjoy the water fountain play area and playground on this hot summer day. We really…read moreenjoyed the fountains and the big fun artistic playground. My daughter really enjoyed it and wants to come back already.