Abita Springs, Louisiana - Bassigator Monster and UFO Crash Site
- Address:
- 22275 Hwy 36, Abita Springs, LA
- Directions:
- At the UCM Museum. I-12 exit onto Hwy 59, then four miles north to town. At the traffic light (the only one in town), turn right (southeast) for one block. In the downtown historic district. holidays, 10am-5pm.
- Admission:
- $3 if you are over 3 yrs old.
- Hours:
- Daily 10 am - 5 pm. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 985-892-2624
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Visitor Tips and News About Bassigator Monster and UFO Crash Site
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Abita Springs, Louisiana - UCM Museum - Abita Mystery House The UCM Museum - Abita Mystery is better than ever. John Preble was steadily working on new inventions when we stopped by and was also very friendly and courteous along our journey through the museum. This museum is simply amazing and you should definitely visit if you are in the Abita Springs area. This was one of the greatest highlights of our recent vacation. [Brad Lackey, 10/16/2008]
Abita Springs, Louisiana - Abita Mystery House The UCM Museum [Home of the Bassigator Monster] is now calling itself the Abita Mystery House. Or to be more formal, the "Abita Mystery House at the UCM Museum." The UCM Museum is not changing or anything, it is just that the owner decided too many people were being chased away by using the 'M' word (museum). What the mystery is around the Abita Mystery House, I am not sure. [Bink Waller, 06/21/2006]
Abita Springs, Louisiana - UCM Museum Hurricane Katrina hit the historic town of Abita Springs. It knocked out power for a few weeks, along with knocking down a lot of tall pine trees. But this wacky museum was open for business after a few weeks. The only damage to the museum was a few fences - this has been fixed. While the museum was closed, a few extra oddities and fun stuff were added. [John Preble, 10/13/2005]
Abita Springs, Louisiana - UCM Museum - More info This is a wonderful museum created by John Preble, an artist. It is
in a small town North of New Orleans. It is a fairly new attraction. It features an ancient gas station that has been
converted into a gift shop with exhibits out back. He has made the Bassigator
(Louisiana's version of the Jackalope), a common sight in rural Louisiana, a UFO
crashed into a trailer home, and several scenes of life in Louisiana, complete with buttons
to allow movement. My favorite was a twister tearing up a trailer park! There are
weird objects he has collected throughout the years. The museum is growing and has
everything from La's only old bike display, to a large collection of
paint-by-the-number art, and even very old arcade machines (fully playable). [Ian Luria, 04/22/2001]
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