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Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 11am - 3pm

Abita Springs Trailhead Museum

Name: Abita Springs Trailhead Museum
Address: 22044 Main Street (PO Box 461), Abita Springs, LA, 70420, US
Telephone: (985) 871-5327
Price range: Not applicable
Rating: 4.5

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We're a quaint art and history museum. We celebrate, display and support the history and culture of Abita Springs. We are a quaint, folksy art museum.

Our mission is to display, celebrate, and support the history and culture of Abita Springs. Annual events include our En Plein Air art exhibition and the Abita Springs Busker Festival. We are usually open Fridays and Saturdays 10am - 4pm and Sundays during the Farmers Market 11am - 3pm. Admission is free. Handicapped accessible. (985) 871-5327. Occasionally we close on short notice when museum vol

unteers are not available. Abita Springs Park is in the town's Historic District, along the Abita River where Choctaw Indians settled. It hosts diverse music and and water festivals. Open all year, the Park offers the Museum, an historic pavilion, a bike trail, amphitheater, covered picnic areas, a splash pad, and a children's playground. Within a short drive, you can tour the Abita Brewery and the UCM Museum (a.k.a. the Abita Mystery House), the Nature Conservancy's Abita Creek Preserve, and golf courses.

04/07/2025

This weekend is our 16th Annual En Plein Air Exhibition! Join us for a wonderful weekend - one you won't want to miss.

🥂 Opening Reception: Friday, April 11th 5 - 8 pm (with the artists and our sponsors)
🎨 Saturday – April 12th - 10am - 4pm
🎨 Sunday – April 13th - 10am - 2pm

📍 Location: Abita Springs Trailhead Museum

03/14/2025

A little less than a month away from our En Plein Air exhibit!
🗓️ Dates: April 11th - 13th
🥂 Opening Reception: Friday, April 11th 5 pm
🎨 Anne Papas, En Plein Air on Main Street this week!

11/22/2024

Join Us Tomorrow for an Exclusive Exhibit Walkthrough with Alan Flattmann! 🎨

📅 When: Tomorrow, 12:30 PM
📍 Where: Abita Springs Trailhead Museum

Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear directly from Alan Flattmann as he walks through his exhibit, sharing the stories and inspirations behind his featured paintings.

This is your chance to gain unique insights into the mind of a master artist!

The exhibit runs Fri-Sun, 10 AM - 3 PM through Nov. 30.

11/20/2024

Experience 50 years of breathtaking art by renowned pastel artist Alan Flattmann. Curated by the wonderful, Mary Davis.

Location: Abita Springs Trailhead Museum
Exhibit Dates: November 15 - 30 (Fri, Sat, Sun, 10 am - 3 pm)

11/12/2024

🎉 Join Us This Friday for the Opening Reception of Alan Flattmann’s 50-Year Art Retrospective! 🎉

📍 Abita Springs Trailhead Museum
🕒 Friday, Nov. 15, 4:30 - 6:30 pm – Free and open to all!

Celebrate an evening of art and legacy with master pastelist Alan Flattmann, whose work has captivated audiences worldwide for five decades. Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet the artist and see his iconic pieces up close!

Exhibit runs Fri-Sun, 10 am - 3 pm through Nov. 30.

11/11/2024

🎨 This Friday! Alan Flattmann’s 50-Year Art Retrospective Begins 🎨

Join us at the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum starting Nov. 15 to explore five decades of incredible artwork by renowned pastel artist Alan Flattmann.

Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 15, 4:30 - 6:30 pm – Free and open to all!

Don't miss this special chance to see Flattmann's captivating pastels and celebrate his legacy.

Exhibit open Fri-Sun, 10 am - 3 pm through Nov. 30.

11/06/2024

🎨 Alan Flattmann Retrospective!

📍 Abita Springs Trailhead Museum
📅 November 15 - 30 (Fri, Sat, Sun: 10 am - 3 pm)
🎉 Opening Reception: Nov. 15, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Celebrate 50 years of paintings by renowned artist Alan Flattmann! Experience his award-winning, poetic realism on display.

06/07/2024

Town of Abita Springs Tomorrow's Fais do-do!
Featuring music by Bayou DeVille, with fiddler Jonno Frishberg! You wont want to miss it!

Cajun Dance - 7:30 pm
Admission is $12 at the door
Bites & beverages concessions available
Location is at the Abita Springs Town Hall

05/02/2024

Martha Gruning, Robin Hurston, and Rachel Lambert created beautiful flower arrangements that were perfect for the museum during the Abita Springs - En Plein Air Exhibition. Thanks for making us look good! Lots more photos of the opening reception here: https://www.trailheadmuseum.org/exhibits

04/30/2024

Do we have great volunteers in this town or what?!

Angie Jarman, Gerry Gentry, Courtney Blitch, Sandy Root, Felicia Walker, and Gina Slay at the opening reception of the En Plein Air exhibition at the Trailhead Museum on April 12.

Photo ©2024, Richard Vallon

04/12/2024

The night is finally here! Join us for our opening reception from 6-9pm for our 15th annual En Plein Air art exhibit. Many of the participating artists will be in attendance. 🍷

We hope to see you either tonight or this weekend!

04/08/2024

This weekend (April 12th -14th) is our 15th annual En Plein Air Art Exhibit at the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum! Over 25 local artists' work will be featured and available for purchase.

We hope to see you there! Abita Springs - En Plein Air Exhibition

Abita Full Serve in Watercolor by Diego Larguia

04/07/2024

Join us today for Busker Festival at Abita Springs Park! Admission is free and open to the public.

Music Lineup & Schedule:
- Nola Rhythm Method 11:30
- Zach Bryson and the Meat Rack 12:45
- Bad Penny Pleasuremakers 2:00
- Miss Martha & Her Goodtime Gang 3:15
- Jackson and the Janks 4:30
- Tuba Skinny 5:45

More details can be found on our website here:
https://www.trailheadmuseum.org/busker-festival

04/06/2024

Catch Bayou DeVille's performance at Abita Springs Town Hall tonight @ 7:30pm! Door admission is $12, with beer, wine, and bites available for separate purchase.

04/03/2024

Looking for plans this Saturday night? Join us at the Abita Springs Town Hall to hear Bayou Deville! $12 admission, bites and beverages for sale!

Hope to see you there!

03/26/2024

Today, we hosted The Storytellers Writing Group from Mandeville High School to kickoff their field trip in Abita Springs!

03/08/2024

Waylon Thibodeaux performs Saturday 7:30 - 10PM for Cajun Dance. We'll see you at Town Hall. Bring your dancin' shoes, best boots, or bare feet. Profits from concessions benefit the Trailhead Museum so please come with an appetite but note that choices are somewhat limited during kitchen renovations.

Let's Dance!

Address

22044 Main Street (PO Box 461)
Abita Springs, LA
70420

Opening Hours

Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

(985) 871-5327

Website

https://www.trailheadmuseum.org/

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We are a quaint history and art museum. Our mission is to celebrate, display and support the history and culture of Abita Springs. We host several annual events including the Abita Springs Push Mow Mardi Gras Parade, the Whole Town Garage Sale, the En Plein Air fine art exhibition, the Abita Springs Busker Festival, and the Louisiana Bicycle Festival. Open Fridays and Saturdays 10am - 4pm, Sundays noon - 4pm. Admission is free. Handicapped accessible. (985) 871-5327 Abita Springs Park is in the town's Historic District, along the Abita River where Choctaw Indians settled. It hosts many festivals and is open all year. In the park are the Museum, a bike trail, amphitheater, an historic pavilion, covered picnic areas, a splash pad, and a children's playground. Within a short drive, you can tour the Abita Brewery and the UCM Museum (a.k.a. the Abita Mystery House), eat at one of three restaurants within two blocks, view the Nature Conservancy's Abita Creek Preserve, or play a round of golf.

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