M. B.
8/9/2014
This tiny museum is wonderful! It is a small 1 room building located on the "Welcome Center" grounds in town. Total time inside takes about 30 minutes and they charge a small fee. Inside they...
Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
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223 S Academy St
Opelousas, LA 70570
The Louisiana Orphan Train Museum, operated by the LA Orphan Train Society, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of orphan train riders who arrived in the area via train from The New York Foundling Hospital. Their mission focuses on collecting artifacts and educating the public about the orphan train movement in America, which spanned from 1854 to 1929.
Through ongoing efforts, the museum aims to enhance the display of its collections to provide informative and engaging experiences for visitors. The organization is committed to seeking out records of Louisiana orphan train riders to further enrich its historical narrative.
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Andi F.
6/2/2023
Located on Le Vieux Village property, this museum outlines the children who were brought down from New York as there were so many who were born to unwed mothers, parents who could not afford to...
Rebecca F.
4/9/2019
Wonderful museum in quaint Opelousas Louisiana. Fortunate to have had a one on one tour with the president of the orphan train society who detailed history of riders from New York to this southern...
Mrs M.
6/16/2019
Sadly, the woman who runs this place is a rude, crabby old woman with ZERO customer service skills. She should retire from dealing with the public. Save your time and money and go somewhere else....
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