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All industrial & heritage museums to visit in Louisiana

Explore the impact of industry on society at 7 industrial heritage museums in Louisiana. These museums showcase the history of manufacturing, technology, and labor.

Are you curious about the history of industry and innovation? These are the top industrial heritage museums in Louisiana:

  1. Old New Orleans Rum Distillery1

    Old New Orleans Rum Distillery

     New Orleans, LA
    Take a tour of the distillery and discover the production process of top-notch and world famous rum.
     4.3
    Specialized & Alternative Specialized
  3. Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site2

    Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site

     Plaquemine, LA
    The Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site in Plaquemine, Louisiana, is a commemoration of an early example of hydraulic engineering design. It also highlights the historic significance of Bayou Plaquemine, a crucial navigable waterway that was once a distributary of the Mississippi River. This site provides a unique insight into the history of hydraulic engineering and the importance of waterways in the development of the region.
     3.7
    History & Anthropology HistoryScience & Technology Science
  4. Frogmore Cotton Plantation and Gins3

    Frogmore Cotton Plantation and Gins

     Ferriday, LA
    Frogmore Plantation is a historic site located near Ferriday in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. This privately owned cotton plantation offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the history and culture of the region. Visitors can explore the plantation grounds, which include various structures and buildings that have been preserved over the years.
     4.6
    History & Anthropology History
  5. Shreveport Water Works Museum4

    Shreveport Water Works Museum

     Shreveport, LA
    The Shreveport Waterworks Pumping Station, also known as the McNeil Street Pump Station, is a historic water pumping station located at 142 North Common Street in Shreveport, Louisiana. This site is not just a museum, but a piece of history that has been preserved for the public to explore and learn from. It offers a unique insight into the evolution of water pumping technology over the past century.
     3.7
    Science & Technology ScienceHistory & Anthropology History
  7. Laurel Valley Store and Museum5

    Laurel Valley Store and Museum

     Raceland, LA
    The Laurel Valley Sugar Plantation is a historic site located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. It holds a significant place in the history of the region and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The plantation offers a unique opportunity to explore the history of sugar production in the area, as well as the broader history of southern Louisiana.
     3.5
    History & Anthropology History
  8. Louisiana State Cotton Museum6

    Louisiana State Cotton Museum

     Lake Providence, LA
    The Louisiana State Cotton Museum is situated in Lake Providence, Louisiana. This location is significant as it has been a central hub for cotton growing, making it an ideal place to learn about the history and traditions of cotton cultivation and harvest.
     3.7
    History & Anthropology History
  9. DeQuincy Railroad Museum7

    DeQuincy Railroad Museum

     Dequincy, LA
    The DeQuincy Railroad Museum is housed in the historic Kansas City Southern Depot, located at 400 Lake Charles Avenue, in DeQuincy, Louisiana. This location is not only a museum but also a significant piece of history, as it was a key station in the Kansas City Southern Railroad line that was completed in 1897. The depot itself was built in 1923, featuring Mission Revival architecture, and is one of only three such urban railroad stations still existing in Louisiana.
     3.5
    Science & Technology Science