Recreation area

Acadian Cultural Center

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · Lafayette · Louisiana — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Permanent and special exhibits, an award-winning film, ranger talks, and programs share the history, customs, language, and contemporary culture of the Acadians who became Louisiana's Cajuns. Admission to the center and to most programs is free.

Getting there

The Acadian Cultural Center is located south of Interstate 10 in Lafayette, near the airport and just east of the intersection of Surrey Street and Evangeline Throughway/Highway 90.

Contact
(337) 232-0789

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