Old Arabi Sugar Museum

Super cute sugar museum, funded in part by the nearby Domino Sugar Factory, in a renovated jail house, the first in the area, gives a partially white washed history of the sugar plantations and refinery in the area. There are photos, a historical timeline, in chronological order, from left to right. I am very confident that the basic facts are true. I just wonder what is missing.The nearby factory is the second largest in the world, and the first employer to start back after the area was beaten by Hurricane Katrina. They have done a lot for this area. The museum is run by the St Bernard Parish department of tourism, and is only accessed by an employee at the nearby tourism board. They are more than happy to let you in, walk around and explain everything to you. It is run off donations, which is cool. Come down and take a look around. You will not regret it. They have done a great job restoring the jailhouse and still have a replica of a cell inside. Parking is street parking. There are no restrooms in this building. This is a great thing to do that I think most kids 10 years and older will even appreciate. There is a lot of reading material to cover. I am glad to have taken the time to come and visit.