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Things to do in Lafayette, Louisiana (LA): The Best Museums
Founded by the Acadians in the 19th century, the legacy of Louisiana's French, Spanish and Caribbean ancestors comes together in Lafayette, creating a city with, amongst other things, a vast selection of restaurants serving everything from spicy po'boys to crawfish etouffee. With its lively street festivals, impromptu Zydeco concerts, historic plantations and food markets where locals still order their plate lunches in Louisiana French, Lafayette is the heart of Cajun country.
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1. Lafayette Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Over 50 years in the Acadiana community. Art of all type by local artists: painting, ceramics, wood, jewelry, mixed media & sculpture.
2. Evangeline State Park
3. Lafayette Science Museum
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
The cultural heritage of Southwestern Louisiana is preserved at this combination museum and planetarium, which houses over 1,000 paintings, prints and sculpture of Louisiana artists and regularly changing exhibits and planetarium programs.
Reviewed By kellymB5695PA - Opp, United States
Downtown Lafayette so it's within walking distance of parking and other places to visit. Admission prices are reasonable, staff is very friendly and helpful. Lot's of hands on activities and interesting exhibits. Loved the Acadiana 360 virtual reality experience and the big screen that put you in the picture (forgot what the exhibit was called). A must do when in downtown Lafayette.
4. Children's Museum of Acadiana
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Four_Points_Travel - League City, United States
We stopped in with the kids one day, there was plenty to do for both even with a pretty big age gap between them. Price is reasonable, and the staff is great!
5. Acadian Cultural Center
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By ebu63
Everyone who lives or is a visitor to Acadiana, must come and see the history of the Cajuns; Over 200 years masterfully set at this museum, along with a short film to highlight their journey! The staff is not only friendly but extremely knowledgeable about the history! And it is FREE! Best I have experienced in all my travels! A must on your agenda of things to do!!
6. Sans Souci Fine Crafts Gallery
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Killg0re - New Iberia, United States
This is a beautiful shop filled with handmade items made by people from Louisiana. Buy local and help artists to keep doing what they love.
7. Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum
8. Eunice Museum
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Free museum located in a converted train depot, which offers an eclectic collection of Cajun music artifacts, a railroad caboose, old Mardi Gras displays and much more.
9. Bernard Studio & Gallery
Local artist Tony Bernard draws on his 25 years of experience as understudy to George Rodrigue to create pieces that are truly one of a kind. His "Cajun Pop" style shows a unique perspective on the South Louisiana culture.
