Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens is a home museum and botanical garden located beside the Ouachita River at 2006 Riverside Drive in Monroe in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. Worth the trip, Watson Brake is 10 mi off. Expect 67–84°F afternoons in the mildest months, March, April, May, October and November.
A garden inside Monroe
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 93–93°, and about 97 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Monroe
Biedenharn Museum and Gardens is inside Monroe, which has 30 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Monroe Regional (MLU) has airline service, about 5 miles from Biedenharn Museum and Gardens.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
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Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens is a home museum and botanical garden located beside the Ouachita River at 2006 Riverside Drive in Monroe in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has three exhibits: the historic home and botanical gardens, Coca-Cola museum, and Bible museum.
The Coca-Cola Museum opened in 2008 and holds Coca-Cola memorabilia and historical items. Emma Louise Biedenharn collected bibles and religious artwork and gardened, leading to the establishment of the Bible museum and botanical gardens.
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- 1.5K a year
Rooms near Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
Places to stay start in Monroe (30) and West Monroe (22).
- 1Watson Brake
- 2Chennault Aviation and Military Museum
- 3Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
- 4Dixie Center for the Arts
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Biedenharn Museum and Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | in town | — | 30 22 hotels · 5 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 46,860 | $199K | D− |
| West Monroe | 1 mi southwest | — | 22 16 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 12,478 | $192K | D− |
| Richwood | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,834 | $53K | — |
| Lakeshore | 6 mi east | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 3,437 | $167K | — |
| Claiborne | 4 mi west | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | 13,308 | $219K | — |
| Ruston | 29 mi west | 45 min | 20 20 hotels | 22,397 | $225K | D |
| Bawcomville | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 1 1 campground | 2,804 | $62K | — |
| Calhoun | 13 mi west | 20 min | 2 1 motel · 1 RV park | 420 | $275K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
These well-known places are within 65 miles.
110 mi Ancient siteWatson Brake
43 mi National MonumentPoverty Point National Monument
45 mi MountainDriskill Mountain
24 mi MuseumChennault Aviation and Military Museum
65 mi National forestKisatchie National Forest34 mi Zoo & aquariumLouisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
430 mi TheatreDixie Center for the Arts
57 mi MuseumLouisiana State Cotton MuseumPhoto credits
Watson Brake: Herb Roe, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Poverty Point National Monument: Unknown, Public domain · Driskill Mountain: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chennault Aviation and Military Museum: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kisatchie National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain · Dixie Center for the Arts: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Louisiana State Cotton Museum: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good to know about Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
Is Biedenharn Museum and Gardens in Monroe?
Yes. It’s inside Monroe, LA.
When is the best time to visit Biedenharn Museum and Gardens?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Biedenharn Museum and Gardens?
Monroe Regional (MLU), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 206 miles.
Where should I stay near Biedenharn Museum and Gardens?
Monroe (in town, 30 places to stay), West Monroe (1 mi, 22 places to stay) and Ruston (29 mi, 20 places to stay).
From people who live in Monroe
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