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National Hansen's Disease Museum
Carville Louisiana Museum

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NameNational Hansen's Disease Museum
Brief DescriptionHistory museum, historic district, US National Leprosarium
TypeAttraction
CategoryLouisiana Museum
DescriptionThe museum's mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the medical and cultural artifacts of the Carville Historic District. In addition, we promote the understanding, identification and treatment of Hansen's disease (leprosy).

Walking tours, by registration, last Saturday each month.

The Museum's exhibitions focus on the following areas:

*Public Health Service

*Armadillo Research

*Patients' Living Quarters

*Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (first nurses)

*Stanley Stein & The Star Magazine (patient advocacy)

*Medical Artifacts & Treatment of Leprosy

*Site History

*Patients' Stories & Photographs

*Carville Culture: Organizations, Activities & Entertainment

*Hansen's Disease Ready Reference

*Documentary Films & Patient Authored Books in Gift Shop
Address5445 Point Clair Road
 Building 12
CSZCarville, LA 70721
Costfree admission
HoursTuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, closed Federal holidays
Websitewww.hrsa.gov/hansens/museum
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Last Updated4/1/2009
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