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Whitney Plantation

History museum

4.8(4392 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30 a.m.
Whitney Plantation

About

Slavery museum with restored buildings. Plantation museum focused on slavery, with restored buildings & educational guided tours.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Whitney Plantation:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    5099 LA-18, Edgard, LA 70049, United States
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    Phone
    (225) 265-3300
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    Hours
    Monday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Thursday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Friday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Saturday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Sunday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot: Free parking lot

Nearby

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