Southdown plantation & Museum preserves and promotes history, culture, and arts
Southdown Plantation & Museum is owned by the Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society (THACS), a non-profit organization founded in 1972, that preserves and promotes the history of the Southdown Plantation House and Terrebonne Parish's culture and arts through exhibits, education, and special events at Southdown Plantation & Museum.
The house is a lasting tribute to the sugar industry, which helped to nurture Terrebonne Parish from its infancy to its present population of over 100,000 residents. Four generations of the Minor Family, along with hundreds of mill workers, fieldworkers, and their families, lived and labored at Southdown Plantation. The Minor Family occupied Southdown House until 1936. Learn more about Southdown's History.
Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society (THACS)
The Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society (THACS) was founded in 1972 by a group of citizens interested in preserving the history of the Southdown Plantation House and Terrebonne Parish's culture and arts. THACS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and receives no public funding from the parish, state, or federal government. All funds come from admission fees, grants, donations, and membership fees. Click here to learn more.
GUIDED TOUR HOURS: Tuesday - Friday at 10 AM, 1 PM & 5:30 PM (5:30 PM Reservations only)
WEEKEND GUIDED TOUR HOURS: Saturday at 10 AM & 1 PM
CLOSED: Sunday & Monday
Location: 1208 Museum Drive, Houma, LA, 70360
For more info on our TOURS, please visit our Visit page.
Give us a call to book a tour or if you have questions!
985.851.0154
help pave the way
Buy a brick to help pave the way to our Brick Paver Patio, a community space for you to enjoy & relax with your friends & family.
Your legacy brick will be a lasting and meaningful tribute to your family, displayed proudly on the grounds of Southdown Museum for
decades to come. All proceeds will aid in the continuous restoration and ongoing operations of the Southdown Plantation Museum.
candlelight tours
Enjoy a 1-hour Candlelight Tour of Southdown Museum House during August, September, and October. Candlelight Tours will take place on select Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
Reservations only. No walk-ins. Tours must be booked 24 hours in advance. Admission Tickets: $30.00 per person (all ages)
Location: 1208 Museum Drive, Houma, LA 70360
Reservations only. No walk-ins. Tours must be booked 24 hours in advance. Admission Tickets: $30.00 per person (all ages)
Location: 1208 Museum Drive, Houma, LA 70360
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Boo'Z on the bayou
Southdown Plantation & Museum Presents: Boo’z on the Bayou
October 15, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door
Food, Alcohol, Live Music, Skeletons & Good Times
Sponsor opportunities available. Food & alcohol vendors wanted.
Sponsor opportunities available. Food & alcohol vendors wanted.
Fall Marketplace
Semi-Annual, 1-Day Cultural Arts & Crafts Show
Date: November 7, 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMAdmission: $5 Per Person | Children 5 & Under: FreeLocation: Southdown Plantation & Museum | 1208 Museum Dr, Houma, LA, 70360
Holiday Market
Craft Vendors | Food & Drinks | Holiday Fun
Great for unique Christmas gifts, food items, and a chance to win free North Pole Tickets!
Date: December 3rd, 2026Time: 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.North Pole Ticket GiveawayMarket Entry Admission: $5.00 per person 0 to 5 Years of Age: FREE
Scan the QR Code, visit southdownmuseum.org, call 985-851-0154, or stop by the Southdown office to sign up to be a vendor at the Holiday Market!!
Date: December 3rd, 2026Time: 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.North Pole Ticket GiveawayMarket Entry Admission: $5.00 per person 0 to 5 Years of Age: FREE
Scan the QR Code, visit southdownmuseum.org, call 985-851-0154, or stop by the Southdown office to sign up to be a vendor at the Holiday Market!!
A Trip to the North Pole
Get ready to be transported to the North Pole this December 12th & 19th! That's right! Santa will be stopping by not once but TWICE at Southdown Plantation & Museum this Christmas.
Details:
-Dates: December 12TH & 19TH-Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Time Slots : Every 15 minutes through the hourExample: 9:00 A.M. | 9:15 A.M. | 9:30 A.M. | 9:45 A.M.
A minimum of One Adult must be present with the group at all times. The adult must buy a ticket to enter the North Pole.Maximum Party Size: 10 people per group
Scan the QR Code, visit southdownmuseum.org, call 985-851-0154, or stop by the Southdown office to purchase your trip to the North Pole Tickets.
Scan the QR Code, visit southdownmuseum.org, call 985-851-0154, or stop by the Southdown office to purchase your trip to the North Pole Tickets.
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