History, Natural History

History, Historic House, Natural History

The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum brings the unique history and culture of maritime Louisiana alive with interactive exhibits, programs, and workshops at the Museum and at the historic Tchefuncte River Lighthouse keepers cottage. The Museum is presently restoring the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse and anticipates opening to visitors soon.

Children's, General, Library, Natural History, Planetarium, Science

The Lafayette Science Museum is a regional science center serving families, schools, and visitors with experiences and education in order to build the future through science, technology, engineering, and math.

General, History, Historic House, Natural History

The Pointe Coupee Parish Museum, located on the west bank of False River near Parlange Plantation, is architecturally significant because it is a rare example of a log cabin type construction in a Creole type house. The original portion of the house dates from the early 19th century.