Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center

Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center An Interpretive Exhibit of a Community, its People and their Culture. Opelousas, perfectly seasoned! Governor Thomas O. Landry Catholic Church.
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The Main Exhibit Room consists of Prehistory, People of Opelousas, Agriculture, Home and Family, Business and Professions, Music and Food, Opelousas Hall of Fame. Civil War Room: During the Civil War, Opelousas was the capital of Confederate Louisiana. Moore lived in the community and the state legislature met and enacted legislation in the courthouse and the LaCombe Hotel. The town was also serve

d as a federal post and military depot. General Nathaniel Banks was in the community and federal troops camped near the St. Geraldine Smith Welch Doll Collection contains over 400 dolls that will delight men and women of all ages. The dolls exhibit depicts American Heritage, Acadiana and Folk Culture, Antiques and Reproductions, Pop Culture, International Culture, Miniatures and Royalty from around the world. The Rodney Milburn exhibit of the Olympic Gold Medalist Collection is also on display.

Mr Philip and Henderson with the City of Opelousas spent part of the morning removing the old sign posts to make room fo...
05/15/2025

Mr Philip and Henderson with the City of Opelousas spent part of the morning removing the old sign posts to make room for the new. We appreciate their time and skills to help the museum. Not all support is monetary—sometimes it’s just a matter of caring.

Don’t panic.Removal of the Museum sign is just to make way for a new one. Coming Monday!
05/14/2025

Don’t panic.
Removal of the Museum sign is just to make way for a new one. Coming Monday!

Rayvon has become quite skilled with hanging art. He is a dedicated Opelousas Museum volunteer--he loves giving back to...
05/14/2025

Rayvon has become quite skilled with hanging art. He is a dedicated Opelousas Museum volunteer--he loves giving back to the community. Rayvon's assistance is greatly appreciated.

The Rural Tourism Conference is taking place at NUNU’s in Arnaudville. It’s going great.
05/13/2025

The Rural Tourism Conference is taking place at NUNU’s in Arnaudville. It’s going great.

Support those who strive to improve our community.
05/13/2025

Support those who strive to improve our community.

Art Show at 4 pm today!
05/09/2025

Art Show at 4 pm today!

04/22/2025
Lelan Henry, a local artist, visited the museum this week. He tested out the manual typewriter and left a playful messa...
04/17/2025

Lelan Henry, a local artist, visited the museum this week. He tested out the manual typewriter and left a playful message.

It’s always a joy when the spring flower bed gets planted.Thanks to the talented John Stelly.
04/17/2025

It’s always a joy when the spring flower bed gets planted.

Thanks to the talented John Stelly.

Love Fest in Opelousas was a blast
04/12/2025

Love Fest in Opelousas was a blast

Does anybody like to color? Getting ready for Opelousas Love ProjectThese lovely drawings were created by Opelousas Arti...
04/09/2025

Does anybody like to color? Getting ready for Opelousas Love Project

These lovely drawings were created by Opelousas Artist Keshawn Collins!

Address

315 N Main Street
Opelousas, LA
70570

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30am
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(337) 948-2589

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