Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building

Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building The Center is located in the former Ford Garage in Lockport. Classes for traditional wooden boat building offered on site by appointment.

The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building Museum @ 170 Jean Charles Blvd, Gray LA 70359 (behind Chevron Warehouse @ 2219 W Park Ave)... Not accepting mail at this address... see below for mailing address. The building was originally built in 1908 and was recently restored in order to provide a facility to house the collection of boats and artifacts that have been preserved by the Friends for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building.

We'll be open tomorrow, Saturday September 5 from 10:00 to 2:00! Come by to talk to boat builders and volunteers. We'd...
09/05/2026

We'll be open tomorrow, Saturday September 5 from 10:00 to 2:00! Come by to talk to boat builders and volunteers. We'd love to see you!

Meet our volunteers and boat builders for "Coffee and Conversations" this Saturday!
08/31/2026

Meet our volunteers and boat builders for "Coffee and Conversations" this Saturday!

08/25/2026
What a great conversation we had with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Rep. Jerome Zeringue last week. Both want to hel...
08/04/2026

What a great conversation we had with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Rep. Jerome Zeringue last week. Both want to help us raise funds for a new museum at Nicholls.

Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building at Jean Charles in Gray, Louisiana! Come visit as we put the final touch...
06/22/2026

Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building at Jean Charles in Gray, Louisiana! Come visit as we put the final touches on our location at 170 Jean Charles Blvd., Gray, Louisiana.
The location would not have been possible with a grant from the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary. We will continue to raise funds for a state of the art museum and workshop on the campus of Nicholls State University.

Coming mid-June - Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building at Jean Charles in Gray, Louisiana! Huge thanks to the...
06/03/2026

Coming mid-June - Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building at Jean Charles in Gray, Louisiana! Huge thanks to the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program for the funding for this temporary location while we continue to raise funds for a museum on the campus of Nicholls State University. Stay Tuned for more details!

Brought in more Boats....cleaning and organizing continues at our Gray location
05/30/2026

Brought in more Boats....cleaning and organizing continues at our Gray location

Are you feeling athletic?! Join our pirogue race! Email louisianaboatbuilding@gmail.com for details. Win a miniature ...
05/12/2026

Are you feeling athletic?! Join our pirogue race! Email [email protected] for details. Win a miniature paddle!

Booths are available for our festival on May 17. Only $25 per booth. Email louisianaboatbuilding@gmail.com to registe...
05/08/2026

Booths are available for our festival on May 17. Only $25 per booth. Email [email protected] to register.

Proud to live in the bayou state!
04/30/2026

Proud to live in the bayou state!

Happy 214th Birthday Louisiana! 🥳

Today we celebrate the state we’re so proud to call home! A place filled with rich history, one-of-a-kind culture, beautiful waterways, and communities that know how to celebrate life.
Here along Bayou Lafourche, we’re especially grateful for the role our bayou has played in Louisiana’s story connecting our communities, shaping our culture, and continuing to be a lifeline for so many.
Here’s to the bayous, the people, and the places that make our state so special!

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Mail: PO Box 2362
Thibodaux, LA
70310

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19855325106

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