Whitney Plantation Museum
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
The Whitney Plantation Museum is a non-profit museum dedicated to the history and legacies of slavery in the United States, preserving historical structures and educating the public about the lives of enslaved people from 1752-1975.

📜 First plantation museum in the U.S. to focus on enslaved people's lives.
🏛️ Preserves over a dozen historical structures, some on National Register.
🔍 Located on a historic sugar, indigo, and rice plantation operating from 1752-1975.

Why Go

🏛️ Only plantation museum in Louisiana exclusively focused on slavery.
🚶‍♀️ Self-guided audio tours available in six languages.
🖼️ Features outside art, sculptures, and memorials like the Wall of Honor.
📚 Conducts original research on African-American history.

Why Avoid

🚗 Ride-sharing services (Uber/Lyft) not readily available for return trips.
☔ Tours operate rain or shine, mostly outside, prepare for weather.

Tips

⌚ Plan for a minimum of two hours for a full experience.
👟 Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes for gravel paths.
🦟 Bring bug spray, sunscreen, or sunglasses as needed.

Cost

💰 Self-guided adults $25, children 6-18 $11. Guided adults $32, children 6-18 $15. Under 6 and local residents free.

Hours

🕒 Daily 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., last entry 3:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and select holidays.

🅿️ Parking Plenty of on-site parking, including for large vehicles and handicapped spaces.

🍽️ Dining No restaurant on site, gift shop sells drinks and light snacks. Picnic area available.

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