River Road African American Museum, Donaldsonville, LA
August 11, 2007 by lindsey
Filed under Museums, New Orleans

The River Road African American Museum is the premier facility in the South dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting art, artifacts and buildings related to the history and culture of African Americans in the rural communities along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The museum is located in the historic district of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, approximately 65 miles northwest of New Orleans.
As Louisianna continues to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, information regarding the current operating status of various attractions around the state often changes regularly. So please call ahead or visit the museum’s official website to find out the latest information.
Address: 406 Charles Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 USA
Phone: (225) 474-5553
Official Website: www.africanamericanmuseum.org
Map & Driving Directions
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