This Louisiana folk art museum is perhaps Louisiana's most eccentric museum; a wonderful roadside attraction for tourists and travelers. Here, outsider art and unusual collections create an inspired folk art environment that is a "must see" area attraction. Located north of
New Orleans, just minutes from Interstate 12, this assemblage of buildings includes a vintage service station, a 90-yr-old Louisiana Creole cottage, an exhibition hall, and the much photographed House of Shards; the main attraction in the UCM are the incredible handmade animated scenes of Southern life by Louisiana inventor/artist, John Preble. Located in the historic district of Abita Springs on the popular Tammany Trace bicycle trail. The UCM Museum is open everyday but major holidays.
