ucm museum

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  PennyW44

  Nestled on a quiet corner in this quiet little town north of New Orleans is whimsical "museum" that collects oddities of all types, both original and found. I'd long wanted to visit it, and the experience exceeded my expectations. John Preble's automated "tornado," dubbed "Tragedy on Dogpound Road," was alone worth the three-dollar admission. I'll go again next time I'm in the area.

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  66cathyh

  Inexpensive, interesting and fun. What DO you do with all of those paint by number paintings when you grow up?? You hang them on the wall of your museum....right next to all of those outdated computer parts/keyboards/computer mice/etc.I really liked the building that had the broken shards as its exterior finish. Very interesting.My boys like playing some of the original arcade games that were in the museum. AND the owner gives you the quarters to play some of them!Glad we went.

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  Kegan36604

  This is the nexus of folk art museum, junk yard, artist gone mad and temple of roadside finds. For the price of $3.00 you get an experience. It is not a serious museum, but he is a serious (albeit off-beat) artist. Well worth the three bucks. Go slow. There is a lot to look at. You'll miss some treasures if you're not careful. It moving dioramas were wonderful (push the button and make them dance and all that). Personally, I liked the UFO meets Airstream.

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  abitas55

  Here is a place that you must see for, after all, seeing IS believing. The UCM is an interactive, educational, kooky, and witty little gem-of-a-place that's sure to turn any frown upside down. Be sure to bring a few quarters to play pin ball or to have your fortune read by psychic Claire Voyant!

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  EcoLiterario

  The place makes you dream! It's fun and interactive and goes beyond anything you have seen before. Just bring your imagination. The gift shop has exotic, unique and fun little presents to bring back. The museum truly captures the southern surrealism, a must stop if you are in NOLA.

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  85lindan

  My boyfriend and I went on an Abita daytrip mainly to check out the museum since I had seen photos of the place as a background from a local burlesque dancer, haha. Visiting is certainly worth it to see off the beaten path kind of things like an alligator with 100 legs or the cool little quarter fortune teller in the back. The shop at the very front is pretty intriguing as well with classic prank items and general souvenir objects.

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  Tipemiftheyearnit

  It's tacky. It's goofy. Parts of it are very run down but it is a lot of fun, especially if you like old stuff. It is even more fun if you go to the Abita brewery tour first which is 10 minutes away.For $3 a person you can't go wrong.

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  TheConstantRambler

  This collection of eccentric art and oddities won't appeal to everyone, but it's well worth the visit if you are anywhere nearby. The combination of fun art and social commentary are hard to beat. It's not called the UCM Museum any longer though, it's now more appropriately called the Abita Mystery House

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  SamSMandeville

  Great unusual museum. Worth every dime and your time! John Preble and taken common throw away junk and made interesting pieces of art, displays, things that make you think!

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  524marthab

  This is one of my all-time favorite places on Earth. Everything about it captivates me. It's a living piece of art and the owner ain't bad either. Love, love, love.