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Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens

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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!

What's Included

  • 38 Acres of Lush Gardens
  • Great River Road Museum Admission
  • Lunch Dixie Café lunch can be purchased separately
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The Great River Road Museum
40100 Highway 942, Darrow, Louisiana 70725, United States

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The Great River Road Museum

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.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • 38 Acres of Lush Gardens
  • Great River Road Museum Admission
  • LunchDixie Café lunch can be purchased separately

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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