National Hansen's Disease Museum

Quaint, and quiet, but oh so wonderful

The National Hansen's Disease Museum is one that I would call a hidden gem. Tucked far back off the backroads, Carville provides one of the most interesting historical sites Louisiana has to offer. As...

Quaint, and quiet, but oh so wonderful

The National Hansen's Disease Museum is one that I would call a hidden gem. Tucked far back off the backroads, Carville provides one of the most interesting historical sites Louisiana has to offer. As...

Wonderful Curation!

This museum is definitely worth a visit! Such a wealth of information, with so many ways to learn the history and learn about Hansen's Disease. Informative displays, videos, audio tours both in the ...

Wonderful Curation!

This museum is definitely worth a visit! Such a wealth of information, with so many ways to learn the history and learn about Hansen's Disease. Informative displays, videos, audio tours both in the ...

A little out of the beaten path but worth it.

The grounds are beautiful, with very old live oaks. It also serves as a National Guard headquarters. The museum is in one of the buildings. It has a number of displays showing how life was at the colo...