Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum, Museum in Gibsland, Louisiana
This small museum occupies the building that once housed Ma Canfield's Cafe, where Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow stopped for their last meal before the ambush that ended their lives in 1934.
The museum sits on the very spot where the outlaws ate sandwiches moments before law enforcement ambushed them on a nearby road, bringing their crime spree across Depression-era America to a sudden and violent end.
The space preserves the legend of two young outlaws who became symbols of rebellion and romance during hard times, showing visitors how their story grew from real events into enduring American folklore that still fascinates people today.
The museum opens every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and sits on Main Street in Gibsland, making it an easy stop for travelers exploring Louisiana who want to learn about this dramatic chapter of history.
Inside you can see a replica of the bullet-riddled car, personal belongings like Clyde's shoes and Bonnie's manicure set, and even a plaster cast of Clyde's hand, bringing you close to the real people behind the legend.
Location: Gibsland
Location: Bienville Parish
Address: Main Street
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +13188431934
GPS coordinates: 32.54476,-93.05329
Latest update: December 3, 2025 10:38
Louisiana can be explored far from the usual routes. Next to the bayous and New Orleans, the state hides cemeteries where voodoo priestesses rest, chapels filled with ex-votos, plantations known for their ghosts, and even an abandoned amusement park from Hurricane Katrina. Some places remember the Civil War, others tell stories of industrial accidents that turned a lake into a giant whirlpool. You can also find museums full of thousands of found objects, a replica of the Eiffel Tower made from pieces sent from Paris, or an oak tree with chimes that make music when the wind blows. In Laplace, the Frenier cemetery recalls a voodoo priestess's prophecy before the storm of 1915. Near Erath, Lake Peigneur still bears scars from a 1980 drilling accident that created a whirlpool swallowing barges and platforms. In St. Francisville, the Grace Church tells how Union and Confederate soldiers paused their fighting to hold Masonic funerals. These places talk about local traditions, forgotten stories, and daily life in Louisiana, well beyond the usual jazz and gumbo clichés. They show a state where the past stays alive, where every place has an extraordinary story.
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