The Alexandre Mouton House is a lovely house museum located in the heart of downtown Lafayette. Original structure built in early 1800s by the found of Vermilionville, Jean Mouton. Later became home to Louisiana's 12th governor, Alexandre Mouton. It is no

The Acadiana Center for the Arts in the heart of Downtown Lafayette functions as a cultural anchor for Acadiana. A facility of great architectural beauty with museum-quality gallery space, workshop and meeting areas,it is the home of the Acadiana Arts Council, its...

The Children's Museum of Acadiana (CMA) is a hands-on participatory museum serving children and their families, schools, and community organizations by providing interactive exhibits, special services, performances, and workshops.

Over 10,000 sq. ft. of exhibitions featuring hands-on science, plus a Planetarium, and an activity area for toddlers.

The Cathedral Museum, located inside the Cathedral Center, features memorabilia of the early bishops of the diocese and pastors of the Cathedral, historical documents, liturgical vestments, and vessels of the pre-Vatican II era. The museum also commemorates the...

We believe in the power of art to ignite the imagination, stimulate thought, and nourish the soul. Through our collections, exhibitions, and educational programs, we seek to integrate art into people's lives. We seek to foster an understanding and appreciation of...

The Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park is an operating unit within Bayou Vermilion District created to preserve and represent Acadian, Creole, and Native American cultures within the region. It provides Lafayette residents and visitors from all over...

The Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette tells stories of the origins, migration, settlement, and contemporary culture of the Acadians (Cajuns) and other area groups. Ranger programs, films, exhibits, and events share a variety of local traditions including music,...

Acadian Village is located on the 32-acres of LARC (Lafayette Association for Retarded Citizens). In the early 1970's, officials were looking for an opportunity to improve tourism in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Norman Heard, Bob Lowe, and Glen Conrad are credited with...

Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site explores the cultural interplay among the diverse peoples along the famed Bayou Teche. Acadians and Creoles, Indians and Africans, Frenchmen and Spaniards, slaves and free people of color-all contributed to the historical...