Laura Plantation

Browse the museum to learn about non-Anglo-Saxon culture and lifestyle that flourished in Louisiana before it was sold to the United States in 1803. They also offer enhanced, thematic tours for groups of 20 or more people. Topics include: Slavery in Creole Louisiana; The Creole Landscape; Creole Women & Children on the Plantation; Creole Architecture; Creole Language and Literature; Creole Genealogy; among others.

Try some local Creole & Cajun fare at the B&C Seafood Restaurant right next door! Laura Plantation also sells pre-wrapped sandwiches, chips, granola, candy and other local snacks.

The tour is approximately 75-80 minutes. There is considerable walking throughout the house, grounds, gardens and slave quarters. It is about 1/4 of mile (400 meters) walk. Tours are leisurely paced and seating is provided in designated areas. Wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly for the weather.

The store has a number of great gifts and souvenirs, including food, books, dolls, magnets, and information on the plantation

Laura Plantation offers customized tours for elementary, middle school and high school student groups. Owing to Laura’s large library of local history and documentation, specially designed GLE Benchmark tours are available for grade levels 3-12 in Social Studies and Language Arts disciplines

Laura Plantation sells pre-wrapped sandwiches and snacks, and they have a gift shop.

You are more than welcome to bring your own food if consumed in the designated picnic areas

The main house was built in 1805 in the raised Creole style. Therefore, the basement is ground level; however, the main floor of the house requires 15 steps up/down to enter/exit. The slave cabin is 3 steps up/down. There are no elevators or ramps. If you can manage the stairs and have your companions carry their wheelchair or walker up the stairs that is feasible. Laura Plantation does not provide wheelchairs. The gift shop & restroom buildings are accessible by wheelchair and ramps. Pathways are either bricked or graveled.

There is free parking.
The tour is approximately 75-80 minutes. There is considerable walking throughout the house, grounds, gardens and slave quarters. It is about 1/4 of mile (400 meters) walk. Tours are leisurely paced and seating is provided in designated areas. Wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly for the weather.