About this experience
Get a glimpse into the history and life along the Mighty Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Experience one-of-a-kind pieces such as Napoleon's Death Mask, Lincoln's life mask, a 1916 Rex costume, crowns and jewelry, the original Mr. Bingle, the only 35-star American flag, sugar cane carriages and equipment, and the original Mardi Gras Indian costume. Visit original oil paintings of the local landscape, steamboat paintings, and portraits of the plantation owners in the area. Explore the history of the Louisiana Purchase, the Battle of New Orleans, and the Civil War. This 30,000-square-foot museum also offers a buffet for breakfast and lunch for an additional $25, available to purchase on site.
Located beside Houmas House Estate and Gardens!
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–2 hr
What is included
- 38 Acres of Lush Gardens
- Great River Road Museum Admission
Not included
- Dixie Café lunch can be purchased separately
Itinerary and highlights
Explore life along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans in the 1800s. Discover one-of-a-kind artifacts, oil paintings, sculptures, and stories about plantations, steamboats, war, the Louisiana Purchase, smoking pipes, sugar cane, and the enslaved.
Languages and tickets
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Houmas House Plantation and Gardens
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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