Abita Springs Trailhead Museum

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Abita Springs Trailhead Museum We're a quaint art and history museum. We celebrate, display and support the history and culture of Abita Springs. We are a quaint, folksy art museum.

Our mission is to display, celebrate, and support the history and culture of Abita Springs. Annual events include our En Plein Air art exhibition and the Abita Springs Busker Festival. We are usually open Fridays and Saturdays 10am - 4pm and Sundays during the Farmers Market 11am - 3pm. Admission is free. Handicapped accessible. (985) 871-5327. Occasionally we close on short notice when museum volunteers are not available. Abita Springs Park is in the town's Historic District, along the Abita River where Choctaw Indians settled. It hosts diverse music and and water festivals. Open all year, the Park offers the Museum, an historic pavilion, a bike trail, amphitheater, covered picnic areas, a splash pad, and a children's playground. Within a short drive, you can tour the Abita Brewery and the UCM Museum (a.k.a. the Abita Mystery House), the Nature Conservancy's Abita Creek Preserve, and golf courses.

We're Honored to Be Voted Best Museum in St. Tammany Parish for 2026!The Abita Springs Trailhead Museum is incredibly gr...
06/29/2026

We're Honored to Be Voted Best Museum in St. Tammany Parish for 2026!

The Abita Springs Trailhead Museum is incredibly grateful to have been voted Best Museum in the 2026 Best of St. Tammany awards!

We could not have achieved this without the dedication of our amazing docents, the generosity of our museum supporters, and the encouragement of our friends, family, and everyone who took the time to vote. Thank you for believing in our mission to preserve and share the rich history of Abita Springs.

Whether you're a lifelong resident or planning your very first visit, we look forward to welcoming you to the museum and helping you discover the stories that make our community so special. While you're here, we hope you'll explore everything Abita Springs has to offer—from our historic downtown and the Tammany Trace to our local shops, restaurants, and events. The museum is proud to be a gateway to the history and charm of our wonderful town.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, St. Tammany! We can't wait to see you at the museum.

The opening reception for the Abita Springs - En Plein Air Exhibition is Friday 5-8PM. Should be a beautiful evening. ...
04/08/2026

The opening reception for the Abita Springs - En Plein Air Exhibition is Friday 5-8PM. Should be a beautiful evening. Free admission, food, and drinks. Please join us.

A holiday tradition enjoyed by families worldwide has been brought to the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum through January...
12/05/2025

A holiday tradition enjoyed by families worldwide has been brought to the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum through January 11 2026.

Hand painted porcelain miniature houses, shops, hotels, parks etc. create various village scenes. Small figurines depict in detail
city and country life such as hot dog vendors, marshmallow roasting, skiers and snow covered Alpine chalets.

The museum is open Friday - Sundays 10 am to 3pm.

Address

22044 Main Street (PO Box 461)
Abita Springs, LA
70420

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

(985) 871-5327

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