
Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens
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4.5/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens worth booking?
Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens is a 1-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $11 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $11 per person
Get a glimpse into the history and life along the Mighty Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Experience one-of-a-kind pieces such as Napoleon's Death Mask, Lincoln's life mask, a 1916 Rex costume, crow
What you get
About this experience
Get a glimpse into the history and life along the Mighty Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Experience one-of-a-kind pieces such as Napoleon's Death Mask, Lincoln's life mask, a 1916 Rex costume, crowns and jewelry, the original Mr. Bingle, the only 35-star American flag, sugar cane carriages and equipment, and the original Mardi Gras Indian costume. Visit original oil paintings of the local landscape, steamboat paintings, and portraits of the plantation owners in the area. Explore the history of the Louisiana Purchase, the Battle of New Orleans, and the Civil War. This 30,000-square-foot museum also offers a buffet for breakfast and lunch for an additional $25, available to purchase on site. Located beside Houmas House Estate and Gardens!
What's included
Included
- 38 Acres of Lush Gardens
- Great River Road Museum Admission
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
The Great River Road Museum
Explore life along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans in the 1800s. Discover one-of-a-kind artifacts, oil paintings, sculptures, and stories about plantations, steamboats, war, the Louisiana Purchase, smoking pipes, sugar cane, and the enslaved.
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
The Great River Road Museum
40100 Highway 942, Darrow, Louisiana, 70725-2302, United States
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The Great River Road Museum · 40100 Highway 942, Darrow, Louisiana, 70725-2302, United States
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Houmas House Plantation and Gardens
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
If you love reading about history, this place is good.
Lots of reading and artifacts. We were staying at the Inn and did this tour. It was interesting but overpriced for a self-guided tour. Many interesting artifacts and TONS of reading but no audio and nothing interactive. No places to sit and read so tons of standing and not a very large space.
via Tripadvisor
Houmas House--gracious, beautiful, rich in history, and staffed by lovely people. Don't miss this wonderful experience!
The Museum was a tremendous experience. The displays and information were outstanding, and everything is spacious and well organized. We had a 5-star lunch at the Carriage House, and a peaceful stroll through the grounds, which were absolutely beautiful! Everyone we encountered was gracious, helpful, and kind. Houmas House, with its beauty, history, delicious food, and exemplary staff, is an experience that shouldn't be missed. We can't wait to go back!!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $11 to $27
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens cost?
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Prices start at $11 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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