Photography by Erica Seely

The Buquet Pavilion complements the beautiful outdoor setting of the Southdown grounds with views of Southdown Plantation House, majestic live oak trees, open green lawns, and proximity to Little Bayou Black. The Pavilion and ten acres of surrounding grounds can accommodate hundreds of guests and offer convenience of modern facilities and ample parking. The 10,000 square-ft (approximately 125 feet by 80 feet) open-air pavilion features wood trusses, wood deck ceiling, dark green metal roof, ceiling fans, lamp-light fixtures, numerous electrical outlets, brick columns, brick enclosed restrooms and storage/service/kitchen commissary are with refrigerator, freezer and triple sink.

Photography by Erica Seely

Photography by Crystal Sanderson

PAVILION & MUSEUM RENTAL RATES
Rental Fees are based on the size, type, length, and date of event. The following standard rates may vary depending on the specific nature of the rental. Events require a $300 refundable deposit upon booking. Rates do not include fees for required security deposits or insurance coverage. Rates are based on a 6-hour rental period for inside the museum and an 8-hour rental period for the Pavilion (with use of front porch of museum for ceremony if desired), including all set-up and clean-up times. Rental party is responsible for caterer, decorator, linens, seating, equipment, etc.

# of People Standard Rental Fee*
1-50 $600
51-100 (museum limit) $700
101-200 $800
201-500 $900
501-800 $1100
801-1500 $1300
More than 1500 $1500 & up

* For Fridays or Saturdays in March, April, May, October, November, or December, add $100 to the Rental Fee

Southdown Plantation is located at 1208 Museum Dr. near LA Hwy 311 and St. Charles St (LA 664) in Houma, 60 miles southwest of New Orleans via US Hwy 90 to Exit #200. The Southdown buildings and grounds are owned and operated by the Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation and promotion of history, culture, and the arts in Terrebonne Parish.

For more information or to schedule a tour of the facilities, please contact the museum office at 985-851-0154 or info@southdownmuseum.org

Photography by Crystal Sanderson