What a great house and museum. The lady working was very knowledgeable about the history. Initially…read morebuilt as a changing spot for a family to dress before church to a small home then a large house. The video before the tour gives the history. It is worth the stop in. $5 cash admission per adult. There is a room with Mardi Gras costumes, one with miniature furniture salesmen used to bring around to sell full sized furniture. The whole place is just amazing. It is worth the stop in if you are in the area. There is a handicapped ramp in the back.

The docent was very knowledgeable about the history of the house…read more A very interesting history of the house and how it became to be from a little house into a larger one over the years. There is a video you watch before you get to tour the home and grounds and the rooms upstairs are closed off so you can only view them from the hall. I can understand that policy too because there is a lot of very antiques and fragile items.

What an amazing museum! Inside of an old train depot, there is so much to look at, so many…read moreartifacts. You could spend hours inside and just relax looking at things from the past. Theater seats, dentists seats, shaving supplies, so much from the past.

Wonderful museum with thousands (probably tens of thousands) of artifacts from the olden days. The…read morelady at the front desk was super nice and gave us an overview of a number of the more interesting items in the museum. One of the coolest things was an old cash register and timesheet machine (forgive me for not knowing its actual name). Also a cute stuffed mink with a flower by its ear in the back room, near the old washing machine. Don't forget to snap a photo with the crawfish outside and the old train car!

Amazing spot. Friendly employees. The planetarium show was very cute. Everything was well organized…read moreand very informative. Highly recommend to anyone in the area. Even if your just driving by the area. Stop in and stretch your legs.

Enjoyed our visit. Really liked the planetarium show about the accidental astronauts. It…read moreincorporated animation with facts about the moon and the sun. Even our 16 month old seemed to like it. Exhibits were a little advanced for the 2.5 year old, but still still had a great time.

Definitely a very nice children's museum, with a bunch of really wonderful exhibits for kids of all…read moreages. The staff was super nice as well. Our kids really loved the grocery store and dinosaur play place. Only 4 stars as it's relatively small but still the same price as much larger children's museums in other cities.

This is a rest place for kids! We come here maybe 2-5 times a year only bc it's somewhat far from…read morewhere we live. The kids always have a good time when they're here. They keep the place up great! I have a 7 year old and a 4 year old and it keeps them busy for a good while. Their favorite is everyone's favorite, the bubble factory!

We spent a few hours driving and walking through this beautifully preserved piece of nature on…read moreAvery Island after doing the self-guided tour of the Tabasco Factory, that ticket includes the Jungle Garden experience. We couldn't have picked a better day to visit the area, the temperature was perfect with low humidity and no bugs - you must allow yourself plenty of time to soak in the peaceful surroundings and get out of your vehicle to get up close to the wonders of this garden. Besides the beautiful grounds and water structures there are plenty of surprises you'll discover along the way we unfortunately didn't see any alligators or deer today but there were an abundance of birds, a few turtles basking in the sun and lots of squirrels scurrying through the grounds and giant oak trees. This is a beautiful place and just one of the wonders you'll find while exploring Louisiana I've lived in Louisiana for almost half my life and I'm still amazed at the beauty this state has to offer this is just one of the many places that's preserved and protected for generations to enjoy and appreciate...

This is a great activity to spend a few hours, especially on a nice day. It's a good mix of driving…read moreand walking around or you can choose to just drive and listen to the self guided tour. We saw lot of alligators. The bird city was neat too. You could hear the birds well before you could see them. At the park entrance there is a little gift shop too with snacks, drinks, bathrooms and souvenirs.

Excellent museum in a beautiful space on campus. When we visited, there was a Rodin exhibit which…read morefeatured a large collection of sculptures and was incredibly informative. Well worth a visit.

We did a quick Google search of what to do in Lafayette. This popped up as the first thing. We…read morecan see why this was first on the list. Parking was easy on a Saturday we parked across the street. The cost is $5 per adult. The A. Hays Town exhibit was really good. It was nice seeing more about some of the homes in our area a local architect designed. The staff was helpful and the gift shop had some fun finds for purchase!

List as great small space museum. Lots of historical facts and beautiful space. Nice to visit in…read moretandem with the Acadian museum which is next door along with the Longfellow Evangeline Oak outdoor exhibit. Recommended place to RVer's from Harvesthost.com from the www.campingonthebayou.com site in St Martinville, LA. Great opportunity zone for a walking tour to see several sites and grab a coffee from Studio Gallery and Coffee. Find more from YELP at https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-studio-gallery-and-coffee-bar-saint-martinville.

Admission here includes admission to the Acadian Museum next door. There are a lot of information…read moreboards detailing the history of African Americans in the area. There is a whole lot of information to take in. They also seem to be expanding the display areas. Words fail me when trying to explain this place. If you are in the area, come by.

This is a fantastic place to visit and learn about the history of the area, where the locals came…read morefrom and how they adapted to surviving and thriving in the environment. There's a walking trail, several artifacts on display and a 35 minute movie that explains the history both good and bad. If you're in the area it's a great way to spend 1-2 hours.

This has been on my list of places I want to visit for quite some time now. I am so glad I made it…read more There is no admission fee. The Acadian Cultural Center is in Lafayette and is run by the National Parks System and has no admission fee to the center and most programs. There is a film, permanent and special exhibits that share the history, customs, language, and contemporary culture of the Acadians who became Louisiana's Cajuns. The video titled "The Cajun Way: Echoes of Acadia" is about 45 minutes in length and is very informative. The whole place is a delight. I recommend it for anyone in the area.