This museum was a special treat while visiting Columbia and is a hidden gem! Mr. Webb was so…read moreknowledgeable and helpful, and the fossils, artifacts, animals, and information were awesome! You can call and set up a tour during the day. Highly recommend visiting and very reasonable admission price.

When in Hattiesburg, visit the Pocket Museum... you never know what you will discover! I was able…read moreto secure street parking close by. There seemed to be a community event that was wrapping up when I got there. Once you step foot on the street, start looking EVERYWHERE. You will discover things high and low and in between things. I enjoyed that local artisans can showcase their creations in such a unique way for all to see. Let's delve in to some favorites of mine. The mini Tesla charging up with Red Bull. The mini sloth on the wire. Fish in the bowl on pipes. I REALLY liked the leave one, take one concept. There is a box that opens where you will find Lego minifigs. You can bring your own and swap it out for a new one to take home with you. We spent about 45 minutes here going "hey look over here", "look further down", and "wow what a genius thought" to come up with some of these art pieces.

This is still the coolest area!! Free. Fun. Family-friendly. You can spend 10 minutes or an hour…read more There is so much to see!! It's just FUN!! That's the best word for it. Go and check it out! I guarantee you will love it.

I came because I had seen their Christmas event on social media and figured December would be…read morebetter to visit than in the summer time. When I arrived, next to no one was here customer wise. Parking was easy. Admission was reasonable. This place was super cute! And by the time I was ready to leave a few hours after arrival, a good amount of people had shown up. Everything was decorated beautifully. Well worth the drive and admission price.

I came here with my youngest two children for a field trip. I had been here in previous years with…read moremy older children. It was even better than I remembered it. There's so much preserved history here. The kids enjoyed the shooting arcade, biscuit tasting, the crazy house, the hay ride, feeding fish, and the gem find. The gift shop also had lots Of reasonably priced gifts. I can't wait to come back at Christmas.

You will have to get a pass at the visitor center just outside of the gate in order to come in. It…read moreis a lovely museum that flows well from the Revolutionary War to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. There is a Room of Honor to recognize those who have fallen. I would suggest taking a few hours as this is not something that should be rushed.

Beautiful exhibits. Nice area outside to walk around and look up close at the military vehicles…read moreand tanks and helicopters. Very informative display and relaxed atmosphere.

If you care about American Music culture this place is a must visit. Small but very informative…read morespace on pioneers like Robert John Johnson and the birth of the blues to Country's Jimmy Rogers, as well as rock n roll icon Elvis Presley. A gem in a mostly rundown downtown, of Johnson's hometown, Hazlehurst Mississippi.

Absolutely impressed with this museum. I can not believe how much fun we had at this place!…read more My teenager absolutely loved it! The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (The MAX) is a museum that opened April 28, 2018 in Meridian, MS. The 50 million dollar museum highlights Mississippi artists and entertainers in every artistic discipline. From Elvis Presley's Tupelo, to B.B. King's Indianola, to Jimmy Buffet's Pascagoula, to Eudora Welty's Jackson, to Walter Anderson's Ocean Springs, it shines the spotlight on Mississippi's many contributions to the entertainment industry. The exhibits are organized around 6 themes: Land, Community, Home, Church, People + Places, and Global Community. There are 15 total permanent galleries of exhibits and 2 spaces for changing exhibits.

Guided tours, fantastic visiting exhibits, classes, classroom activities, etc. are outstanding…read more You won't find another experience like this one.

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.

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

It's nice you get to see pictures and clothes and other things the used in the past. You will learn…read morea few more things from our history

This was once the training grounds for the Confederates in the war of Northern Aggression. No, the…read morewar was not over slave ownership 100%. The war was over states rights and not wanting a government who wants to dictate every move they make when they know nothing of the daily operations. I get that. Totally. Everyone who works here is a volunteer. Pulling up, there is no paved parking lot, you just park on the grass like a monster as it is beautiful, lush grass they have obviously spent a lot of time on to make look so good. Reenactments occur in November, right before the holidays where they close down. The huge house, you have to walk upstairs to enter the start of the museum and gift shop. I came in when the docent working was talking to another couple, so I just listened in to the talk. Evidently, there is some resentment that the land belongs to Camp Moore, but the state owns the building and has it appraised for much more than it is worth and they have to pay rent on it. Which makes me wonder who set this up? If this was an actual issue, why not build your own building and let the states building rot? There is also some resentment that this is not considered to be a State or Federal park, making it eligible for more funding. But, they don't get the traffic or the people coming to visit to make it worth their time, so it can be a vicious circle. I can see why there is no Federal funding because having been to a Federal park (like the Chalmette Battlefield near New Orleans) the docents there do not interject their personal opinions into the spiel about the need for separation of the State and Federal governments, and the State probably won't endorse opinions that there should be a separation as they probably need Federal funds for things like roads and schools and don't want to piss anyone off. The bookstore has many books on how the soldiers and civilian population lived in that time, books about jokes against Jews and MAGA hats (as if the current administration really believes in states rights). So, it all seems to be mixed messages. The video downstairs was interesting but not very informative. There seemed to be no elevator, so handicap accessibility seems non-existent. The walking tour, over grass, was nice. I would imagine a wheelchair bound person would have issues. The cemetery was also nice, and the reproduction of one of the buildings also. I am glad I came, but I would not suggest making a special trip just for this. If you happen to be on your way elsewhere, then ok.

This was a perfect spot to visit in Laurel to escape the heat and afternoon rain. I love to visit…read moretowns art museums to help get a better feel for the history of the area. There was street parking available next to the museum. The landscape was beautiful out front and well manicured. The staff in the building were lovely. We were greeted and provided maps. We received a good explanation of how to navigate the museum. We were here for about an hour. We wandered around taking in the beauty of the many different exhibits. I specifically liked the exhibit that showed an art piece and the artist interpretation of that in their own way.

Beautiful fine arts museum located in the heart of Laurel's downtown. A must visit if you are in…read morethe area for a while and appreciate fine arts.

The LSU Rural Life Center and Burden Museum and Gardens are a hidden gem in Baton Rouge. They are…read morelocated right by I-10 on Essen, so they are easy to find. It's a very large property, and serves many purposes and hosts many events. It's a great resource that our city is very lucky to have. There are gardens and research facilities here associated with LSU, there are historical buildings and artifacts from Louisiana, then there are forests and wetlands, these are linked by roads and hiking trails. There's lots to see, and there are various events to participate in. One of these events is the new Louisiana Lights Festival which is a holiday-themed light show. It's impressive already and it's just getting started. Each year will bring more to this event! Another great event is the fall festival with its corn mazes, petting zoos, hay rides, and other fall fun activities. There are different events throughout the year, one need only check the website to be informed. There's really something for everyone here, from agriculture, horticulture, children's playgrounds, hiking, history, or just a place to have a picnic, this facility is there to meet the needs of the community. It's something that our residents and visitors should be aware of and utilize!

Amazing! A beautiful nature oasis. From mossy oaks to sunflowers, there is so much to look at here!…read more Located right off the interstate or on Essen Lane, the Burden Gardens is Baton Rouge's hidden gem. Besides just looking at nature or going on a nature walk for free, there are several events that take place here regularly. Junior League has a kid-friendly event under the outdoor the gazebo each month, there is the Louisiana Lights event in December, and a corn maze in Oct. This place is huge! There is a meeting place, which is easily accessible when you pull in. There are also places to stop and sit and go to the restroom. A great place to explore!!