Acadian Cultural Center
Facility · Louisiana ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (National Historical Park and Preserve) · Open Access
- 19 ft
- Elevation
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.
30.21340, -91.99416 · 30°12'48.2"N 91°59'39.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 92°F in Aug, down to 62°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 62 | 66 | 73 | 79 | 86 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 89 | 81 | 72 | 64 |
| Low °F | 44 | 47 | 53 | 59 | 67 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 45 |
| Precip in | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Acadian Cultural Center
- Can you reserve a site at Acadian Cultural Center?
- No. Acadian Cultural Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Acadian Cultural Center
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Contact
- Phone (337) 232-0789
- Email jela_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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