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The ICONS Museum, Covington, LA

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The ICONS Museum

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

75533 River Rd Covington, LA 70435 · Covington, LA

About The ICONS Museum

The ICONS Museum presents a collection of portraits of influential artists, paired with decade-themed rooms that revisit the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. The museum describes itself as a modern history museum and is run as a nonprofit. Visitors can book day or night tours that combine the portrait showcase with selected retro rooms, and a shop sells themed merchandise.

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