The National Leprosarium (now closed; open for tours) is in Carville, Louisiana.

• http://fortyandeight.org/thestar/carville/carville_history.htm
• http://www.hrsa.gov/hansens/museum/tour-carville.htm

The Museum is open to the public, free of charge, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Federal holidays. It is advisable to call to verify museum accessibility, 225-642-1950, because of changing levels of national security observed by the Louisiana Army National Guard gatehouse.

Carvilla is located on the Mississippi river, about a 30 mile drive south of Baton Rouge.