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Museums
- Louisiana State Wedell-Williams Aviation Museum
Located on Hwy 90, Kemper Williams Park, Patterson, Louisiana
Adjacent to the Patterson Civic Center
Official Home of the State Avaiation and Cypress Sawmill Industry Museum
(985)399-1268
Web: http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/wedellex.htm
Hours: Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $3 Adults; $2 Students, Seniors and active military; Free for Children 12 and under and school groups
Handicap accessible
- Cypress Manor/Mardi Gras Museum
715 Second St., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 380-4651 or (985)384-3343
Web: www.louisianamardigras.com
E-mail: cypressmanor@petronet.net
This attraction, previously known as Turn of the Century House, was built in 1906. This two-story turn of the century home is typical of the finer homes of the area during that period. The home contains an elaborate display of Mardi Gras costumes and memorabilia. The Artifacts Collection includes toys, clothing, Indian basketry and other area relics. Tour takes approximately 45 minutes.
Hours: By appointment only
Admission: $3 Adults; $2 Students; Children under 5 Free
Handicap accessible
- International Petroleum Museum & Exposition (Mr. Charlie Rig)
Riverfront, 111 First St., P.O. Box 1988, Morgan City, LA 70381
(985) 384-3744
E-mail: rigmuseum@rigmuseum.com
Web: www.rigmuseum.com
- The only place in the world where the general public can walk aboard an authentic offshore drilling rig. The renowned and historic drilling rig “Mr. Charlie” is the centerpiece of this unique facility as well as a training facility for the offshore oil industry. Visitors learn about the oil industry, past and present, the functions of the oil rig and tales about the industry's beginnings. Tour takes approximately 1 hour.
Hours: Mon.–Sat. Guided tours begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Admission: $5 Adults; $4 Senior Citizens; $3.50 Children 12 & under, 5 & under Free.
- Swamp Gardens & Wildlife Zoo
725 Myrtle St., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-3343
E-mail: mcswampgardens@atvci.net
Situated on 3.5 acres of natural swampland, this heritage park displays and interprets the Cajun culture, from the early beginnings with the Chitimacha Indians to the present. The wildlife zoo includes penned alligators, nutria, two black bears and other animals native to this area. Tour takes approximately 45 minutes.
Hours: Tours daily at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Admission: $4 Adults; $2 Students; Children under 2 Free
Handicap accessible
- Young –Sanders Center
104 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 595, Franklin, LA 70538.
(337) 413-1861, Fax (337) 413-0101.
E-mail: ysc1861@aol.com ,
Web: www.youngsanders.org
Young–Sanders Center for the study of the War Between the States in Louisiana. Research library.
Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Handicap accessible
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