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.

Great coffee shop and cafe with amazing coffee in the heart of downtown square of St.Martin De…read moreTours historical church. Super friendly service with those smooth coffee shop vibes and a wonderful view of the church square outside.

The Studio Coffee Bar has the best fresh coffee in town. Simple and artsy this place is the perfect…read moreplace to relax and plan your next excursion or day trip. Owner is an artist with exhibited works and items for purchase. You can't beat the coffee and croissants. It has a nice selection of teas to compliment the relaxing atmosphere and it is located literally within 1 block walking distance to the many of the historic sites and museums in St Martinville, LA My wish list is for the owner to add one menu item -- freshly fried homemade beignets to the menu in the future. Hint... hint. There would be no need to visit New Orleans. But truly this place is 5 stars. The Coffee, the Vibe and the service are excellent. I do recommend visitors to the www.campingonthebayou.com to visit this spot before launching on their day trip in the RV and support this local establishment.

Beautiful and haunted (allegedly) old historical plantation home with a lot of history nestled in…read morethe historic downtown. It's now a museum.

First we wandered the visiting center. It was a great start toward familiarizing ourselves with the…read morecharacters we were about to hear/learn so much about on our tour. Our guide, Dionne, is SO knowledgable and relatable. She shared honest stories about the people who built and lived in the beautiful house. Stories that included not only the wealthy owners, but the enslaved who made their wealth possible and lives comfortable. The presentation of the true history of Louisiana and our United States is so very important. Invest an hour or two in this lesson. You won't be sorry.

Simply amazing. Great place to learn about the area. There is a video at the beginning and then a…read moreself guided tour. The lady working was very friendly and informative. There is lot of good information about the area and other things to do. I would highly recommend this to anyone in the area. There is a lot of information about George Rodriquez, a local artist made famous for his signature blue dog. Also, James Lee Burke wrote a series of books based on this area and there is a section dedicated to him and his writings. The salt mines and sugar plantations play a role in this museum as does the history of the peoples.

We had an absolutely amazing and wonderful experience at this art museum. The George Rodrigue…read morespecial exhibit was magnificent and intriguing. Especially enjoyed learning about Rodrigue's incorporation of Acadiana and his hometown into his artwork. The museum director, Marcia Patout, welcomed us warmly and enhanced our total experience for the entire museum. We also enjoyed the other exhibits including the salt mine, the sugar cane industry, the local steamboat history, etc. This is an absolute must stop for a day out in Acadiana.

This is an amazing state-run museum that is dedicated to the history of this area. One half is…read morededicated to the timber industry and outlining the history of the industry in the area. The other half is dedicated to the areas contributions in the aviation industry. A small section is dedicated to the Audubon contributions to the aviary studies. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The timber industry section was just amazing with canoes, sections of cypress trees, how things were made and processed and how the area was settled. There is a quick movie playing on a loop detailing the history of logging, how they lived and what was done in the area. There are so many instruments and tools here. It is amazing. The aviation industry section has a neat movie that is immersive detailing the history of aviation in the area and the impact it has had. It is so cool about the history, and I never knew the contributions citizens of Louisiana made to it, and the impacts. If you are in the area or driving by, I highly suggest stopping in for a bit.

Checked this place out over the weekend. The aviation part I actually didn't care about too much,…read morebut the cypress logs were amazing! One half of the museum is dedicated to cypress logging in the region. There are tools and displays showing you how it all went down. There's also a 500 year old tree found in the Atchafalaya. Amazing to inspect up close. They also have a small collection of early boats and how they were involved in the timber game. The other half is the planes. Apparently several aviators in the area played a vital role in the development of the industry nationally. There's a little film and some airplanes and info and there you have it. I wouldn't drive from too far away just for this...but if you're passing by why not?

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 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.

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.

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.

I admit, I've seen an abundance of these recreated villages, all across the US. Growing up, my…read moreparents were fond of them, so they've been a part of most vacations, and many of them tend to blend into one another. Vermilionville, however, stood out as one of the best, and is a memory I'll hang onto for a while. The attendants in period garb were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer our questions. The woman with her spinning wheel even gave us a demonstration. She had taught herself to spin whilst working there and explained the excessive amount of hours it took to finish even one sweater. She also made it possible for me to try the bread pudding I'd been eyeing on the restaurant menu; she warned me they were closing in just 15 minutes so we rushed over and put our order in. Now, I'm not sure if their restaurant has its own yelp page so I'll just review it here. That pudding was the most delicious, most perfect bread pudding I've ever had, and I've tried quite a lot from some of the best places in NOLA. The top was crisply caramelized, and the center was a buttery custard infused with vanilla and cinnamon--an aromatic taste sensation. The server brought me two containers to go (an extra as I'd only asked for one!) and I was so excited to try it, I devoured the first one while wandering between the houses. There were some rather beautiful little homes, furnished with accurate historic decor, and I appreciated that we were able to look at things on our own, at our own pace, free from having to follow a guide. We visited on a day it was set to storm, but we were able to see most of the buildings before the sky opened up on us. We foolishly forgot to bring umbrellas of any kind, so we ended up darting between structures, and eventually taking refuge in the old church while the worst of the rain passed. It was atmospheric and memorable. We found some charming animals in a little barn--a donkey and two sheep and we said hello. There were even mushrooms, and among them we found a single chanterelle, so keep an eye out, fellow mushroom hunters! Lastly, you must leave adequate time to check out the gift shop. They have something for everyone, and much of it made by local artisans! I would recommend Vermilionville to anyone with an appreciation for southern history.

We arrived on a Thursday when they opened at 10am. The historical preservation and restoration work…read moreis wonderful. We talked to people dressed in period clothes. They shared historical details in a fun way, bringing the old houses and artifacts to life. The restaurant is onsite so we ate lunch. The food was absolutely amazing! The etouffee arrived in a cup with great flavor and plenty of crawfish (which I forgot to take a picture of). The etouffee menu item comes with a choice of 2 proteins, we selected shrimp and fish. The picture was after we ate half, so you get plenty of food. Every thing we ordered was perfectly seasoned. The bread pudding with praline sauce was wonderful (also not pictured). We would definitely recommend the restaurant as its own destination! The restaurant hours are 11am-2pm and the historical views are available 10am-4pm. Enjoy!