February 6 and 20, 2010
10-11 a.m.
"Favorite Things"
Get your hands moving and help tell the story of of “The Old Woman and Her Pet,” then tell about one of your favorite things or hobbies.

March 6 and 20, 2010
10-11 a.m.
"Honestly Speaking"
In the folktale "The Tiger's Test," see how a monkey's honesty saves him from being eaten by a tiger, then tell about a time when honesty (or dishonesty) made a big difference in your life.

April 3 and 17, 2010
10-11 a.m.
"Butterflies are Free"
Bruce Coville's story "The Prince of Butterflies" reminds us of how migrating butterflies are affected by humans, and the big book "A Butterfly's Life" takes us through the life cycle of a butterfly in dramatic, closeup photos. Tell about a memorable experience with a butterfly or other insect.

May 1 and 15, 2010
10-11 a.m.
"To Eat or Not to Eat?"
That is the question faced by a hungry farmer in the story "The Farmer and His Animals." Tell about a time you were really hungry or about your favorite food.

June 5 and 19, 2010
10-11 a.m.
"Stay Safe"
In the story of "Brer Possum and Brer Fox," the promise of a reward leads Brer Possum to take a really crazy risk that's not safe. Join us for this National Safety Month program and tell about a time you felt very safe (but were not) or when you didn't feel safe (but you were).

July 3 and 17, 2010
10-11 a.m.
"Let Freedom Ring"
The comical story of "The Freedom Bird" reminds us of the lasting value of freedom and has lots of sound effects for the audience to make. Recall times when your freedom was challenged or celebrated.

August 7 and 21, 2010
10-11 a.m.
"Who is Stronger?"
In the interactive dramatization of the Aesop fable "The North Wind and the Sun," a man walking down the road unknowingly determines the winner of an old battle between the North Wind and the Sun. Recall a time when the weather affected something you did (or didn't do).

September 18, 2010
10-11 a.m.
"Rules and Fools"
As youth return to school, learning and following rules make a big difference in their daily lives. But the little girl in the folktale "The Gunniwolf" doesn't think so, and off she goes into the jungle in spite of her mother's warnings! By the time she gets home, she's a different little girl. Remember a time when following rules (or not following them) made a big difference for you.

October 2 and 16, 2010
10-11 a.m.
"Things that Go Bump in the Night"
"What was that noise?" thinks the man spending the night in an abandoned house on a dare in the story "The Thing in the Room." This playful story reminds us that many of our fears come from imagination run wild. Tell about a time you were scared of something that turned out to be nothing.

November 6 and 20, 2010
10-11 a.m.
"Native People, Native Things"
Native American stories, like "Moon's Cloud Blanket," an authentic Louisiana Houma-Choctaw tale, shows us the close connection we all have to nature. In this Native American Heritage Month program, we hear and tell stories about what we love about the natural world.

December 4 and 18, 2010
10-11 a.m.
"Give and Take"
In the holiday story "A Baker's Dozen," meet the Dutch baker who invented gingerbread men and the tradition of giving "a baker's dozen," 13 items for the price of 12. Share a story about a special gift you received or gave to someone.

January 15, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"Winter Wonders"
Come enjoy the timeless story of “The Snow Child,” a charming old folktale about a special wish coming true, then tell about a special winter-day memory or of a wish coming true.

February 5 and 19, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"Favorite Things"
Get your hands moving and help tell the story of of “The Old Woman and Her Pet,” then tell about one of your favorite things or hobbies.

March 5 and 19, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"Honestly Speaking"
In the folktale "The Tiger's Test," see how a monkey's honesty saves him from being eaten by a tiger, then tell about a time when honesty (or dishonesty) made a big difference in your life.

April 2 and 16, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"Butterflies are Free"
Bruce Coville's story "The Prince of Butterflies" reminds us of how migrating butterflies are affected by humans, and the big book "A Butterfly's Life" takes us through the life cycle of a butterfly in dramatic, closeup photos. Tell about a memorable experience with a butterfly or other insect.

May 7 and 21, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"To Eat or Not to Eat?"
That is the question faced by a hungry farmer in the story "The Farmer and His Animals." Tell about a time you were really hungry or about your favorite food.

June 4 and 18, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"Stay Safe"
In the story of "Brer Possum and Brer Fox," the promise of a reward leads Brer Possum to take a really crazy risk that's not safe. Join us for this National Safety Month program and tell about a time you felt very safe (but were not) or when you didn't feel safe (but you were).

July 16, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"Let Freedom Ring"
The comical story of "The Freedom Bird" reminds us of the lasting value of freedom and has lots of sound effects for the audience to make. Recall times when your freedom was challenged or celebrated.

August 6 and 20, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"Who is Stronger?"
In the interactive dramatization of the Aesop fable "The North Wind and the Sun," a man walking down the road unknowingly determines the winner of an old battle between the North Wind and the Sun. Recall a time when the weather affected something you did (or didn't do).

September 17, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"Rules and Fools"
As youth return to school, learning and following rules make a big difference in their daily lives. But the little girl in the folktale "The Gunniwolf" doesn't think so, and off she goes into the jungle in spite of her mother's warnings! By the time she gets home, she's a different little girl. Remember a time when following rules (or not following them) made a big difference for you.

October 1 and 15, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"Things that Go Bump in the Night"
"What was that noise?" thinks the man spending the night in an abandoned house on a dare in the story "The Thing in the Room." This playful story reminds us that many of our fears come from imagination run wild. Tell about a time you were scared of something that turned out to be nothing.

November 5 and 19, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"Native People, Native Things"
Native American stories, like "Moon's Cloud Blanket," an authentic Louisiana Houma-Choctaw tale, shows us the close connection we all have to nature. In this Native American Heritage Month program, we hear and tell stories about what we love about the natural world.

December 3 and 17, 2011
10-11 a.m.
"Give and Take"
In the holiday story "A Baker's Dozen," meet the Dutch baker who invented gingerbread men and the tradition of giving "a baker's dozen," 13 items for the price of 12. Share a story about a special gift you received or gave to someone.

Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Please arrive no later than 3:00 p.m. to fully enjoy all the exhibits.

First and third Saturdays of every month: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Please arrive no later than 1:00 p.m. to fully enjoy all the exhibits.

Group tours during or after regular museum hours
Please contact the Louisiana 4-H Museum to make arrangements.
Phone: (318) 964-2245


Is there an admission charge?

Admission is $3 per person. Children under age 3 are admitted free. There is a 10% discount for groups of 25 or more.

8592 Highway 1
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 964-2245

View map here.

From Alexandria, La. via I-49 South

• Take I-49 through Alexandria.
• Merge onto US-167 S/US-71 S. via EXIT 80 toward MacArthur Drive; travel 4.6 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto LA-3170; travel 5.5 miles.
• Turn RIGHT onto LA-1; travel 23.2 miles

From Lafayette, La. via I-49 North

• Stay on I-49 North through Opelousas
• Take the LA-106 exit, EXIT 46, turn right onto LA - 106; travel 1.2 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto LA-29 S; travel 6.4 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto SW Main St./US-71/LA-29; travel 0.1 mile.
• Turn RIGHT onto LA-115/LA-29/E Church St. veering RIGHT to stay on LA-115/LA-29; travel 2.3 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto LA-115; travel 8.7 miles.
• Turn RIGHT onto LA-114/E Main St.; continue to follow LA-114; travel 4.5 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto LA-107/L’Eglise St.; travel 1.1 miles.
• Turn RIGHT onto LA-1; travel 0.4 miles

From Baton Rouge, La. via I-10 West

• On I-10 West, cross the Miss. River Bridge; travel about 0.5 mile.
• Merge onto N Lobdell Hwy./LA-415 N via EXIT 151 toward U.S. 190/Lobdell; travel about 3.5 miles.
• Take the U.S. 190 ramp and merge LEFT onto U.S. 190 W/LA-1 N; travel 11.3 miles.
• Turn RIGHT onto LA-1 N; travel 12.6 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto LA-3131/Hospital Road; travel 1.8 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto LA-1; travel 45.8 miles.
  

From Lake Charles, La. via I-10 East

• Take I-10 E. toward Lafayette.
• Take EXIT 103B/Opelousas onto I-49; travel 47.7 miles.
• Stay on I-49 North through Opelousas
• Take the LA-106 exit, EXIT 46, turn right onto LA-106; travel 1.2 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto LA-29 S; travel 6.4 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto SW Main St./U.S. 71/LA-29; travel 0.1 mile.
• Turn RIGHT onto LA-115/LA-29/E Church St. veering RIGHT to stay on LA-115/LA-29; travel 2.3 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto LA-115; travel 8.7 miles.
• Turn RIGHT onto LA-114/E Main St. Continue to follow LA-114; travel 4.5 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto LA-107/L’Eglise St.; travel 1.1 miles.
• Turn RIGHT onto LA-1; travel 0.4 miles

The museum is filled with dynamic, multimedia exhibits that feature the history and development of Louisiana 4-H. See a virtual tour of the museum here.

• Timeline of Louisiana 4-H – A giant mural and display highlight pivotal events in the history of Louisiana 4-H.
• Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame – Honoring the people whose dedication made 4-H what it is today.
• 4-H Emblem Collage – A multitude of items from around the state.
• Louisiana 4-H on Parade – 3-D diorama of projects and programs.
• Louisiana 4-H Parish by Parish – Unique achievements by 4-H'ers around the state.
• Frankie the 4-H Fox at Camp – Animatronic fox puppet explains what 4-H does for youth.
• And much more!

Why was the museum built in Mansura, a rural area?

Mansura is in Avoyelles Parish, and Louisiana 4-H has its roots in Avoyelles. In 1908 at Moreauville High School, 300 boys gathered to learn new and better ways to plant corn (with a horse and plow!). This Corn Club for boys was the first of its kind in Louisiana. The club was organized with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture, the Louisiana State Department of Education, the Avoyelles Parish School Board and Moreauville High School. By the end of 1908, there were 15 Corn Clubs for boys throughout Louisiana. Within a few years, more agricultural project clubs for boys had formed, and clubs for girls were also under way. Such boys and girls clubs were being organized nationwide. Eventually, all these boys and girls clubs were collectively called "4-H Clubs."

The idea for building the museum in Mansura evolved in 2004 when the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury acquired land in Mansura for a new facility for extension and tourism offices.

How do people donate or loan items to the museum?

History comes alive with photos, documents, memorabilia, clothing and artifacts! We know there are lots of treasures out there in closets and attics, and we’re eager to see them. For more information on submitting items for donation or loan, please click here.

News clippings about 4-H events can be faxed or mailed to:

Rose Anne St. Romain
Louisiana 4-H Museum
8592 Highway 1, Suite 2
Mansura, LA 71350
Fax: (318) 964 – 2259
Phone: (318) 964 – 2245

Explore the Louisiana 4-H Museum and see how the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H youth development program grew to reach youth in all 64 parishes.


Virtual tour online

Hours and admission

Driving directions and map

Frequently asked questions

Local restaurants, lodging, attractions and events

YouTube spotlights

Help promote the 4-H Museum


Take pride in the legacy 4-H has bestowed in the minds and hearts of millions of youth since 1908. 

Visit the Louisiana 4-H Museum today!

For group tours of Avoyelles Parish, contact the Avoyelles Commission of Tourism. Their friendly staff is always on hand with "a bottomless cup of hospitality."

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