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Petroleum Museum & Exposition

Also known as 'The Rig Museum', the International Petroleum Museum & Exposition features an authentic offshore drilling rig, the renowned 'Mr Charlie', the Grandfather of all transportable drilling rigs. Tours are available every day but Sunday.

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Location	111 First St Morgan City Louisiana 70380
Phone	985-384-3744
Website	http://www.rigmuseum.com Purpose The International Petroleum Museum and Exposition is a non-profit corporation established for the purpose of educating the general public, and the next generation, on the significance of the offshore oil and gas industry and its affect on the local area, the state, the nation, and the world. It is a tribute to the pioneering men and ...