Independence Italian Cultural Museum

Independence Italian Cultural Museum Built in 1908 as the former Mater Dolorosa Church, the museum allows visitors to experience local history via old photos, antiques, and family histories.

If you would like to make an appointment to view the museum, you may contact the museum staff by phone at 985-320-6007 or by FB message.

Experience a taste of tradition! The Independence Italian Cultural Museum invites you to purchase delicious stuffed arti...
05/26/2026

Experience a taste of tradition! The Independence Italian Cultural Museum invites you to purchase delicious stuffed artichokes and muffalettas that can be picked up on Friday, June 19th between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Proceeds from the sale will support the museum's ongoing projects and improvements.
Stuffed artichokes $11.00
Muffaletta $16.00
To pre-order, please call 985-320-6007 or 985-878-3773.

Thank you for your service. We salute you 🫡
05/25/2026

Thank you for your service. We salute you 🫡

05/23/2026
04/27/2026
Our museum president, Donny Orlando discussing Sicilian culture in and around our community to the visiting queens.
03/15/2026

Our museum president, Donny Orlando discussing Sicilian culture in and around our community to the visiting queens.

Loretta entertaining visitors of the museum with her mandolin during the Sicilian Heritage Festival.
03/15/2026

Loretta entertaining visitors of the museum with her mandolin during the Sicilian Heritage Festival.

03/15/2026

Great day at the Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival.

Starting Friday, March 13th at 5:00 p.m. & during the rest of the festival weekend, visit the Independence Italian Cultu...
03/09/2026

Starting Friday, March 13th at 5:00 p.m. & during the rest of the festival weekend, visit the Independence Italian Cultural Museum to purchase our deliciously flavorful artichokes & freshly baked authentic Italian fig cookies & other Italian cookies at our museum booth with proceeds to support the free admission museum where Italian cookies will be on sale from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday during the Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival.

02/19/2026

Our museum members and volunteers will be preparing traditional fig cookies (Cuccidati) on Monday, February 23rd. Please contact us for further information if you are interested in volunteering your time to assist us. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated.

02/18/2026

Pageant forms are now available to download. Please read carefully. There are changes with the youth divisions. We will have a strict deadline of Wednesday the 15th no applications will be accepted the day of the pageant.
https://www.indysicilianfest.com/pageant



Address

524 Pine Street, P. O. Box 582
Independence, LA
70443

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

(985) 878-3773

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