About Us

MISSION: Maritime Museum of Louisiana inspires and engages patrons in bringing Louisiana’s maritime history to life.

The Museum accomplishes this by collecting, restoring, and preserving Louisiana-related maritime material culture, including artifacts, photographs, and documents. The Museum interprets these unique treasures in exhibits, dioramas, lectures, and interactive opportunities, on-and off-site. The Museum’s public history interpretations are founded on scholarship. Collections are maintained in accordance with professional museum standards of care. Americans have a shared heritage, and Maritime Museum Louisiana shall preserve, impart, and embrace it.