The mission of the Pointe Coupée Historical Society is to foster interest in history, particularly that of Pointe Coupee Parish; encourage collection and preservation of objects and structures historically significant to Pointe Coupee Parish; encourage the study, preservation and practice of customs that define the culture and natural history of the parish; present educational and cultural programs to the citizens of Pointe Coupee for the enrichment of lives and the furthering of education; and maintain the Julien Poydras Museum and Arts for the benefit of the parish.
Venue Rentals
The Pointe Coupee Historical Society offers venue rentals in the Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center for seminars, reunions, plitcal events, weddings, as well as long-term leases. Our facility has on-site staff, rear level entry accessibility, secure designated parking, an elevator, restrooms, and auditorium seating. Rental Space is available on all 3 floors and the front grounds.
Front Grounds:
Host your event in the large front yard, which features a gazebo stage and restroom access.
See below for pricing.
First Floor:
Auditorium - 250-seat auditorium with high quality acoustics, stage and outside accessible stage entrance.
$600/day
Museum Room - Located between the front entrance and auditorium doors. Ideal for larger receptions and art shows. 1,091sq.ft. and small kitchenette included.
$550/day
Meeting Room - A flexible 532 sq. ft. room attached to the kitchen with a stove, freezer, and refrigerator and café.
Unavailable
Kitchen - Restored large kitchen with lots of natural light, stove, freezer, and refrigerator with an attached café.
$200/day
Front Yard - Large enough for a wedding tent that could include a band, tables & chairs, buffet table and more
$3,500 for the event which includes first floor access to restrooms and warming kitchen
Second Floor:
Room 201 - 21x28' office space
Unavailable
Room 232 - 19x28' office space
Unavailable
Room 227 - 11x19' office space
Unavailable
Room 223 - 19x28' office space
Unavailable
Room 227 - 21x28' office space
Unavailable
Room 222- 21x28' office space
unavailable
Third Floor:
Room 310 - PCHS Storage
Unavailable
Room 301 - Office Space; unavailable
Room 321- 21x23 Gallery
Permanent collection exhibit: People, Porches, and Places
