I found this place on my way home from Monroe one day, and I am so happy that I did. The museum was very interesting. There was even an antique coke machine that only costs a nickel. The garden was my favorite part. It is absolutely gorgeous! It is the perfect place for senior or engagement pictures. This place is truly a hidden gem.
Cost pp was around $6. Tour took around 1 1/2 hours. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Our family enjoyed the stop and the 5 cent cokes. : - )
This museum is a hidden treasure in the south. It has three museums in one location and the formal gardens are beautiful. To see the museum takes about 2 to 3 hours to fully enjoy all it has to offer. Be sure and put it on your vacation plans.
Don't miss the Biedenharn when in Monroe. I've probably been six to eight times and always look forward to returning.There is much to do and see---the old family home (the tour is fascinating) with plenty or memories and antiques to delight every member of the family.The Bible Museum is not to be missed, with centuries old artifacts in abundance.Everyone loves the Coke Museum with its knowledgeable and comedic narrators and tour guides.My wife particularly loves the formal gardens behind the home and the gift shop. The ladies in the gift shop are very personable and make shopping a delight.The Biedenharn complex is so well decorated, operated, and maintained and so competently staffed, that there is simply nothing bad one can say about it. Don't miss it.J. Randolph SmithMonroe, LA
Starting off in the coke museum, you meet the most adorably excited tour guide who explains everything there was and is to know about the history of Coca Cola and the Biedenharn family. My family and I enjoyed learning all that there was to know because the guide made it so fun! The coke museum is followed by a tour of the gorgeous family home and backyard gardens. From that point, you are able to explore the bible museum which features various bibles and historical biblical elements from around the globe. Whether you're traveling through or live in the area, this is a must-do for monroe for all ages!
there really wasn't much on coke, except a film explaining the history, it was all about the house and formal gardens. the staff were all very nice and well informed. the house tour was very interesting, and the self guided garden tour was very nice, even in the winter.
Really enjoyed this tour and the beautiful gardens. The price is very reasonable and my husband and I enjoyed this for a great afternoon out. Where else can you get a nickel coke!!
Joseph Biedenharn was the first bottler of Coca Cola. The home he built for his daughter Emmy-Lou is lovely with beautiful gardens. And, you can still buy an 8 oz. bottle of Coke for a nickel! The Coca Cola Museum is really interesting and they have a really nice gift shop.
This is a great tour of the home of the first bottler of Coca Cola. The gardens are beautiful and the house is very interesting. It is neat to see the "high end" living of people in that day and time. Then at the end there are 5 cent glass bottles of coke you can buy. :)
I attended a Christmas concert here one year. I enjoyed it. The house was beautifully decorated. I have never been here any other time,but I would recommend going during the holiday season.