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Louisiana State Museum – Patterson

The Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum – Patterson is a branch of the Louisiana State Museum located at 118 Cotten Road, Patterson, Louisiana, United States. Its setting is 1 mi southeast of Patterson. Highs of 63–81°F make January, February, March, April, October, November and December the mildest time to go.

Photo: HistLA1, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where
In Patterson
3 places to stay in Patterson
In brief

A museum, 1 mi southeast of Patterson

Morgan City is the nearest base

Morgan City is 7 miles east, with 14 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec

January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 63–81°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather through the year

The months below show the weather around Louisiana State Museum – Patterson.

Jan63° / 44°
Feb67° / 48°
Mar72° / 53°
Apr78° / 59°
May84° / 67°
Jun89° / 73°
Jul90° / 74°
Aug91° / 74°
Sep88° / 71°
Oct81° / 61°
Nov72° / 51°
Dec65° / 46°
Typical highs and lows in Patterson. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Patterson. Patterson’s full climate →
About

Louisiana State Museum – Patterson

The Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum – Patterson is a branch of the Louisiana State Museum located at 118 Cotten Road, Patterson, Louisiana, United States. It covers the aviation and industrial history of Louisiana

Type
Museum
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to base yourself for Louisiana State Museum – Patterson

The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Morgan City (14) and Patterson (3).

Louisiana State Museum – PattersonMorgan City14Patterson3Amelia2Franklin3Thibodaux15Centerville110 mi
Louisiana State Museum – Patterson12Places to stay in town
10 min drive

Morgan City

14 places to stay · 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

10,757 people

7 mi east of Louisiana State Museum – Patterson

5 min drive

Patterson

3 places to stay · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park

5,565 people

1 mi northwest of Louisiana State Museum – Patterson

5 min drive

Bayou Vista

2 places to stay · 1 hotel · 1 campground

3,842 people

2 mi northeast of Louisiana State Museum – Patterson

5 min drive

Berwick

1 place to stay · 1 hotel

4,455 people

4 mi northeast of Louisiana State Museum – Patterson

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Louisiana State Museum – PattersonDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Morgan City7 mi east10 min14 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks10,757$155KD
Patterson1 mi northwest—3 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park5,565$160KB
Bayou Vista2 mi northeast5 min2 1 hotel · 1 campground3,842$145K—
Berwick4 mi northeast5 min1 1 hotel4,455$212K—
Amelia11 mi east15 min2 1 hotel · 1 RV park1,712$88K—
Franklin15 mi northwest20 min3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B6,224$104K—
Thibodaux30 mi east45 min15 8 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins15,573$233KC−
Centerville10 mi northwest15 min1 1 inn or B&B685$320K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

LFTLafayette Regional55 mi
BTRBaton Rouge Metropolitan60 mi
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans · major hub65 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Louisiana State Museum – Patterson’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

While you are near Louisiana State Museum – Patterson

Pair a visit with these, within 70 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Tiger Stadium: Daniel Foster, CC BY-SA 2.0 · USS Kidd: Cobatfor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Whitney Plantation Historic District: Bill Leiser, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium: Jcarriere, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pete Maravich Assembly Center: Spatms, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Louisiana State Museum – Patterson, answered

What town is Louisiana State Museum – Patterson near?

Patterson, LA, about 1 miles northwest.

When is the best time to visit Louisiana State Museum – Patterson?

January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 63–81°.

How far is Louisiana State Museum – Patterson from New Orleans?

About 85 miles east of New Orleans, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Louisiana State Museum – Patterson?

Lafayette Regional (LFT), about 55 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 65 miles.

Where should I stay near Louisiana State Museum – Patterson?

Morgan City (7 mi, 14 places to stay), Patterson (1 mi, 3 places to stay) and Franklin (15 mi, 3 places to stay).

From locals

Patterson has the answers

No one has shared advice yet; Patterson’s Town Square takes questions.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.