Louisiana State Cotton Museum and its collection

Louisiana State Cotton Museum
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The Louisiana State Cotton Museum is situated in Lake Providence, Louisiana. This location is significant as it has been a central hub for cotton growing, making it an ideal place to learn about the history and traditions of cotton cultivation and harvest.

Main Gallery Exhibits

The main gallery of the Louisiana State Cotton Museum features life-sized dioramas, farming equipment, and a recreated juke joint. These exhibits provide a tangible and immersive experience of the cotton farming culture and history.

Exhibit Topics

The exhibits at the Louisiana State Cotton Museum cover a wide range of topics. They delve into the history of cotton and how it became the country's preeminent cash crop, its role in westward expansion, the state's first electric cotton gin, and musical instruments of the Delta blues. These exhibits offer a comprehensive understanding of the cotton industry and its impact on society and culture.

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Louisiana State Cotton Museum
7162 US-65
Louisiana

Visitor information Louisiana State Cotton Museum

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
9:00 – 16:00
Wednesday
9:00 – 16:00
Thursday
9:00 – 16:00
Friday
9:00 – 16:00
Saturday
9:00 – 16:00
Sunday Closed

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Facilities

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Location & Map

7162 US-65, Lake Providence

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