Whitney Plantation is the only former plantation site in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on slavery. Generations of Africans and their descendants were enslaved here to establish and maintain indigo, rice, and sugar crops. Visitors learn about this history through tours, exhibits, memorials, and artwork.
Our Tours
The Exhibits:
Exhibits in the visitor center are free to the public and are open from 9:30am to 4:15pm, every day except Tuesday.
Permanent Exhibits:
- The History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
This exhibit is a brief overview about the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. It includes information about how the trade began, which European countries were involved, and where Africans were captured and forcibly migrated along routes of trade that extended both to the west and east of the African continent.
- Slavery in Louisiana
Focused on the history of slavery in Louisiana from 1719-1865, visitors learn about all aspects of slavery in this state. Including the history of the Code Noir, topics of gender, and resistance & rebellion.
Rotating Exhibit:
Artwork by New Orleans high school students made in partnership with Freedom on the Move and the University of New Orleans.
Tours:
We offer both self-guided and guided tour options. Please visit our Plan Your Visit tab to learn more!

Getting Here
Whitney Plantation located at 5099 Highway 18 in Wallace, Louisiana on the west bank of the Mississippi River.
The museum is easily accessible from interstate 10 at the Gramercy exit, number 194. It is located one hour’s drive between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Important: Rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) will bring visitors to the museum, but will often not drive back out to pick up. Please be aware of this issue and plan accordingly.

Admission Pricing
Self-Guided Tour:
Adult: $25
Children (6-18): $11
Age 5 and under are free!
St. James Parish Residents: $15
St. John Parish Residents: Free
Discount Admission: $23
Seniors, Students, & Military
Guided Tour:
Adult: $32
19yrs+
Youth: $15
7-18yrs
Child: Free
6 and under
All prices include sales tax

Museum Hours
Hours:
Hours of Operation
Wednesday through Monday
Visitor Center: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tours: 10am- 3pm
Closed Tuesdays and the Following Holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- National Freedom Day (February 1st)
- Mardi Gras Day
- Easter Sunday
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade (August 23)
- Thanksgiving Day
- Holiday Break, December 20th- 26th