Exhibits
The Leeds Exhibit includes a life-size model of an experimental Civil War submarine built by students and faculty from Southeastern Louisiana University.
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum features unique exhibits that illustrate the innovation, creativity, and perserverance of Lousiana’s people, concentrating on the maritime history of Lake Pontchartrain Basin, the lower Mississippi River Valley, and the Gulf Coast of Louisiana.
Key exhibits include:
- Secret Weapon! Civil War Submarine
- Canals of New Orleans
- Lighthouses of Louisiana
- Wood and Water, a Celebration of Louisiana Boatbuilding
- The Steamboat Era
Check back here for information on new exhibits to be added soon!
Collections
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum has a growing collection of unique maritime artifacts, photographs, and documents. The research library is currently closed for reorganization, but is expected to reopen in 2010. If you have something you would like to donate to the permanent collection, please call (985)845-9200 or contact us by clicking here.
The Workboat Magazine Collection holds many images of 20th century working craft. The collection will be opened to researchers after archival processing is complete.
Research
The Maritime Museum currently supports archaeological exploration of the Tchefuncte River and Lake Pontchartrain, as well as marshland ecology in cooperation with our partner Southeastern Louisiana University. Hands-on opportunties for personal growth for students and members are available periodically.
In 2008 the Maritime Museum funded underwater archaeological search by Earth-Search, Inc., for underwater cultural resources in the vicinty of the museum dock.