Skip to content
Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum, Hammond, LA
Museums

Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum

A Hammond museum with murals, artifacts, photographs, and artwork documenting African American heritage in the Tangipahoa area.

1600 Phoenix Square, Hammond, LA 70401 · Hammond, LA

About Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum

The museum, which also holds a veterans archive, is located on Phoenix Square in Hammond. Its collection includes murals, artifacts, photographs, and artwork meant to tell the story of local African American life. The museum has welcomed visitors since 2007 and presents its displays through guided tours and galleries. Visitors can also contact the museum by phone or email to ask about visiting.

  • #African American history
  • #heritage
  • #veterans archives
  • #murals
  • #photography

What's around here?

The closest stops to Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums

    Maritime Museum Louisiana

    Under $25

    A Madisonville museum focused on the maritime story of Louisiana, with exhibits, events, and group tours.

    20 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums

    The ICONS Museum

    Check prices

    A Covington museum of famous artists and pop-culture portraits, plus themed retro rooms from past decades.

    21 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Visit The Northshore Visitor Center

    No admission fee

    The official visitor center for St. Tammany Parish, promoting Louisiana's Northshore across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans.

    26 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums

    Abita Mystery House

    Under $25

    A self-guided folk art roadside museum in Abita Springs filled with handmade displays, inventions, and old arcade machines.

    26 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Cajun Pride Swamp Tours

    $25–$50

    Narrated boat tours through the Manchac Swamp to see alligators and Louisiana wetlands wildlife.

    29 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

    Under $25

    Drive nearly 24 miles straight across Lake Pontchartrain on twin low bridges linking Mandeville and Metairie.

    29 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

Near Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum

More of the same kind

Keep exploring