Old Courthouse Museum
The Old Courthouse Museum – Natchitoches is a former courthouse is located at 600 Second Street Natchitoches, Louisiana. You can find it in Natchitoches. For a second stop, Los Adaes is 13 mi away.
A museum inside Natchitoches
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 93–94°, and about 98 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Natchitoches
Old Courthouse Museum is inside Natchitoches, which has 42 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
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Old Courthouse Museum
The Old Courthouse Museum – Natchitoches is a former courthouse is located at 600 Second Street Natchitoches, Louisiana.
The museum was formerly operated as a branch of Louisiana State Museum that displayed temporary exhibits of art and local history. It is no longer open to the public as a museum.
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Where to sleep near Old Courthouse Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Natchitoches (42) and Point Place (3).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Old Courthouse Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches | in town | — | 42 15 hotels · 1 motel · 21 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 17,146 | $193K | — |
| Point Place | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 3 3 inns & B&Bs | 476 | $254K | — |
| St. Maurice | 9 mi east | 15 min | 2 2 RV parks | 274 | — | — |
| Montgomery | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 628 | $78K | — |
| Robeline | 14 mi west | 20 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 120 | $123K | — |
| Winnfield | 29 mi northeast | 45 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 4,480 | $81K | D− |
| Coushatta | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,623 | $96K | — |
| Many | 27 mi southwest | 40 min | 2 2 motels | 2,469 | $117K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
You can reach each of these within 70 miles.
113 mi Ancient siteLos Adaes
69 mi Ancient siteWatson Brake
47 mi MountainDriskill Mountain
35 mi National forestKisatchie National Forest
28 mi National Historical ParkCane River Creole National Historical Park11K visitors a year
64 mi Stadium & arenaIndependence Stadium
59 mi Stadium & arenaCenturyLink CenterPhoto credits
Los Adaes: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Watson Brake: Herb Roe, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Driskill Mountain: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kisatchie National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain · Cane River Creole National Historical Park: James W. Rosenthal, Public domain · Independence Stadium: AllisonFoley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CenturyLink Center: The original uploader was Dman861 at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0
Questions people have about Old Courthouse Museum
Is Old Courthouse Museum in Natchitoches?
Yes. It’s inside Natchitoches, LA.
When is the best time to visit Old Courthouse Museum?
February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 64–80°.
What is the closest airport to Old Courthouse Museum?
Alexandria (AEX), about 44 miles away. The nearest big hub is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), about 181 miles.
Where should I stay near Old Courthouse Museum?
Natchitoches (in town, 42 places to stay), Point Place (6 mi, 3 places to stay) and Winnfield (29 mi, 4 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.