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Museum · New Orleans, Louisiana
Whitney Plantation
Former sugarcane plantation on the banks of the Mississippi, turned into a museum and memorial dedicated to the enslaved people who lived there.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Whitney Plantation
Whitney Plantation was founded in the 18th century by a family of German immigrants and produced indigo and later sugar using enslaved labor. Opened to visitors in 2014, it is the only plantation museum in Louisiana dedicated exclusively to the history of slavery.
The route passes the main house, the enslaved peoples’ cabins, the kitchen and a church. Memorials bear the names of thousands of enslaved people in Louisiana, and sculptures of children recall the testimonies of former enslaved people collected in the 1930s.
The visit can be guided or done with an audio guide. The plantation is on the River Road along the Mississippi, where other former plantation houses are also located.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
In the morning, to avoid the heat in open areas. The museum usually closes one day a week; check before you go.
How to get there
It is on Highway 18 in Wallace, on the west bank of the Mississippi, about 60 km from New Orleans by car via I‑10. There are tours that depart from the city.
Tip
Book the guided tour, which provides context for the memorials and the testimonies.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Whitney Plantation
What is the Whitney Plantation?
A former sugar plantation turned into a museum about slavery in Louisiana.
How long does a visit to the Whitney Plantation take?
Two to three hours.
How do you get from New Orleans to the Whitney Plantation?
By car, about 60 km via I‑10, or on an organized tour.