Lafayette Science Museum - Over 10,000 sq. ft. of exhibitions, a state-of-the-art planetarium, discovery room and museum store. Activities include periodically scheduled programs with hands-on science, workshops, films, and other programs for children, families and adults.

Children's Museum of Acadiana - Hands-on educational children's museum for ages PK to 12 years. Visit our museum store, The Peek Inside. The museum is dedicated to de-mystifying everyday life, cultures and human differences.  

Paul & Lulu Hillard University (of Louisiana at Lafayette) Art Museum

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - St. John Cathedral c. 1916 is a prominent landmark of downtown Lafayette. The 500-year-old Cathedral Oak, cemetery, museum & gift shop are on the church grounds. Pre-arranged tours are available. Listed on National Register of Historic Buildings.

Acadian Village - Acadian Village serves as a monument to the proud culture of the Acadian People. As a folk life museum, it offers an authentic vision of Acadian society in South La. during the 19^th century.

Vermilionville - A beautiful 23-acre Cajun/Creole heritage & folklife park that recreates life in the Acadiana area from 1765 to 1890. Features self-guided tours, costumed craftspeople, live music, a cooking school, boat tours, a restaurant and a special events facility.