ABOUT US

MISSION: Maritime Museum of Louisiana inspires and engages patrons in bringing Louisiana’s maritime history to life. 

The Museum accomplishes this by collecting, restoring, and preserving Louisiana-related maritime material culture, including artifacts, photographs, and documents. The Museum interprets these unique treasures in exhibits, dioramas, lectures, and interactive opportunities, on-and off-site. The Museum’s public history interpretations are founded on scholarship. Collections are maintained in accordance with professional museum standards of care. Americans have a shared heritage, and Maritime Museum Louisiana shall preserve, impart, and embrace it.

Maritime Museum Louisiana’s vision is one of commitment to the following aspirations: 

• Demonstrate accountability and uphold the public trust.

• Achieve American Alliance of Museums (AAM) accreditation.

• Continue to build a diverse and effective Board of Directors.

• Museum educational programs will meet state education requirements, expanding programming through more partnerships in primary, secondary, and higher educational institutions state-wide.

• Provide engaging exhibits and programs derived from effective surveys and evaluation.

• Renovate and expand our campus.

• Build a diversified income stream sufficient to nurture the Museum.

• Partnership with the community is the cornerstone of Museum planning.