INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM MUSEUM & EXPOSITION

MORGAN CITY, LA

Southern Pacific Lift Bridge Southern Pacific Lift Bridge (1908; truss), over the Atchafalaya River at Berwick Bay, Morgan City LA
Southern Pacific Lift Bridge Credit: kewing

The International Petroleum Museum & Exposition is a museum located in Morgan City, Louisiana, United States. The museum is dedicated to the history of the petroleum industry, both onshore and offshore. It was opened in 2001, and it is located on the banks of the Atchafalaya River in the heart of the Louisiana oil patch.

The museum offers visitors a comprehensive tour of the petroleum industry, beginning with the early days of drilling and exploration, and continuing through the modern era of deep-water drilling and production. The museum features interactive exhibits, as well as a variety of historical artifacts, including drilling equipment, vintage oil cans, and other memorabilia.

One of the highlights of the museum is the offshore drilling rig simulator, which allows visitors to experience what it is like to work on an offshore rig. The museum also offers educational programs and tours for school groups and other organizations.

The International Petroleum Museum & Exposition is open seven days a week and is located at 111 First Street in Morgan City. Admission fees vary depending on age and group size. Overall, it is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of the petroleum industry.

INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM MUSEUM & EXPOSITION is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in MORGAN CITY LA. US MID #8402200305

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 421,152 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Southern Pacific Lift Bridge Southern Pacific Lift Bridge (1908; truss), over the Atchafalaya River at Berwick Bay, Morgan City LA
Atchafalaya River E. J. "Lionel" Grizzaffi Bridge (cantilever; 1975) and Long–Allen Bridge (truss; 1933) over the Atchafalaya River (a distributary of the Mississippi River), Morgan City LA
Faded memories 19th C. house, Morgan City LA
Fading memory Dilapidated Victorian, Morgan City LA
Wilmore Home Wilmore Home (c. 1820; typical Acadian Cottage style (with addition at far end), supposedly the oldest home in Morgan City LA
Prohaska House J.F. Prohaska House, "Adele" (1902), on First St., Morgan City LA
1947 DeSoto Coupe 1947 DeSoto Coupe, Morgan City LA
St. Mary Parish Court House St. Mary Parish Court House and Morgan City City Hall (1905), Morgan City LA
Corner of Front St. and Freret St. Corner of Front St. and Freret St., Morgan City LA
Weathering Weathered house, Federal Ave., Morgan City LA
Fishing the Atchafalaya Fishing, Atchafalaya River, Morgan City LA
South Reef Lighthouse South Reef Lighthouse, under the E. J. "Lionel" Grizzaffi Bridge (cantilever; 1975) over the Atchafalaya River, Morgan City LA

Contact INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM MUSEUM & EXPOSITION

INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM MUSEUM AND EXPOSITION INC
PO BOX 1988
MORGAN CITY
LA
70381-1988

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INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM MUSEUM & EXPOSITION Information

MID # 8402200305
Name INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM MUSEUM AND EXPOSITION INC
Alternate Name INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM MUSEUM & EXPOSITION
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 721243629
NTEECC A57
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 421,152
REVENUE 421,152
LAT/LONG 29.694454, -91.208843
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 040300
US Census Block: 3088