Tour the Steamboat Museum and walk to Mississippi River views
at least 4 hours
Allow at least 4 hours to visit both Houmas House and The Great River Road Museum. Uber and taxi cab service is not available from Houmas House to Baton Rouge or New Orleans.
Customers can receive a full refund on all purchases if cancelled prior to booking.
Same-day bookings require a phone call to the museum.
Wear comfortable shoes. Skip high heels because the property is extensive. Dress for the season; the museum is centrally air conditioned and heated.
Plan to drive; Uber and taxi cab services are not available from Houmas House to Baton Rouge or New Orleans. Houmas House and Gardens sits between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, about 4 miles from I-10 on Louisiana’s historic River Road.
40136 LA-942, Darrow, LA 70725, United States
The gardens here are genuinely stunning, with a Monet-style pond and peaceful walkways that visitors consistently rave about. The mansion tour adds real depth to the visit, packed with fascinating stories about the property's many owners, original artifacts, and the history of the Houmas tribe deal that started it all. Several visitors specifically called out Jennifer as a standout tour guide, praised for her warmth, energy, and encyclopedic knowledge of Louisiana history. A few visitors felt the house tour moved a bit quickly, so if you're a detail-oriented history lover, it's worth keeping that in mind. That said, the combination of beautiful grounds, a knowledgeable staff, and an on-site restaurant offering quality local food makes this a well-rounded stop. The overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, and the experience seems especially rewarding for those who take time to explore beyond the tour itself.
Beautiful residence and lovely landscaped gardens. Well worth a visit. RVs are welcome here, thank you.
Jean Boileau
May 18, 2026
Beautiful residence and lovely landscaped gardens. Well worth a visit. RVs are welcome here, thank you.
Jean Boileau
May 18, 2026