Westwego Historical Musuem — Attraction in Westwego

I have yet to go to the museum. I went twice to tour the museum but the museum was closed both times. The first time I went was on a Tuesday. It was closed. The lady at City Hall said they are open in the weekends. I went there on Saturday. They were closed. I went after 10 am. There was a note on the entrance gate saying they would be open the next day. I called and left a message. They never called back. I called Monday and left a message. They never called back. I called numerous times in the past; they did not call back. They did, one time, respond to an email I sent. My great-grandfather owned the Gordon and GEM theatres and they supposedly have the organ and two seats from his theatre in there but at this rate, I will...

Lady who works here is very knowledgeable about the history and the area. Amazing museum. The city got its name from the train conductors who would stop here then announce "last stop before west we go". 45 minute video is well worth the watch. There is just so much to look at and see. Wonderful place to stop in. Come on out and...

Great little museum on the first Street in Westwego. The curator was very knowledge and have us a great tour and history of the town and the building that houses the museum. The artifacts and how it's set up really pull you back in to the early days...