Visit Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana


Brimstone Museum Complex & Sulphur Tourist Info Center
900 S. Huntington, Sulphur LA 70663
For exhibit schedules, please contact the museum. Time required: 30 minutes. The museum is housed in the Old Southern Pacific Railway Depot. The museum was established to commemorate the development of the Frasch process of mining sulfur at the turn of the century. Visit the Henning Cultural Center next door for rotating exhibits. Admission is free.
(337) 527-0357
 
DeQuincy Railroad Museum
400 Lake Charles Ave., DeQuincy LA 70633
Time required: 1 1/2 hours. Situated at the intersection of the two major railroads - the original townsite in 1895 - the museum has sustained its turn-of-the-century beginnings with historical landmarks. Visitor information available. Steam engine, passenger car and a caboose on display, library located upstairs. Membership and donations welcomed. Park located adjacent to the museum.
(337) 786-2823
 
Henning Cultural Center
923 S. Ruth Street, Sulphur LA 70663
Local artists works and traveling exhibits are displayed.
Mon. Fri., 10 a.m. noon & 1-5 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
(337) 527-0357
 
Imperial Calcasieu Museum
204 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles LA 70601
Extensive historical collection, art gallery, 300 year old Sallier Oak. $5 adults, $2 children/seniors
(337) 439-3797
 
Mardi Gras Museum
809 Kirby/In the Central School Arts & Humanities Center, Lake Charles LA 70601
Largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the world. See costumes, history of King Cakes, Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana, and climb aboard a float! $3 adults, $2 children/seniors. Group rates available.
(337) 430-0043
 
The Children's Museum
327 Broad St., Lake Charles LA 70601
The museum has three floors and over 45 hands-on exhibits that provide children and their parents the opportunity to interact, learn and have fun in a safe atmosphere. It offers field trips, birthday parties and special events year round. Admission is $7 for children and adults and $5 for seniors 55 and older.
(337) 433-9420



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