Updated in September 2026, this Vermilionville guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see.
Vermilionville is a 23-acre living history museum and folklife park on the Bayou Vermilion in Lafayette, Louisiana, run by the Bayou Vermilion District. General admission currently costs $12 for adults and $7 for students (ages 5–18), with group tour rates updated for the 2026–2027 season. This guide was updated in September 2026 and reflects those current prices, along with the site’s standard Tuesday-to-Sunday schedule. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and recreates Acadian, Creole, Native American and African-descended life in the Attakapas region from 1765 to 1890.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Tue–Sun 10am–4pm (admission stops at 3pm); closed Mondays |
| Ticket prices | Adult $12; Student (5–18) $7; under 5 free |
| Address | 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA 70508 |
| Nearest transport/parking | Across from Lafayette Regional Airport, off Surrey St; free on-site parking |
| Typical time needed | 1.5 to 2 hours |
Vermilionville opening hours
Vermilionville is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10am to 4pm.
- Admission stops being sold at 3pm, since it takes roughly an hour to an hour and a half to tour the village.
- Closed on Mondays and for major holidays, including New Year’s Eve and Day, Mardi Gras Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Because the schedule doesn’t shift seasonally, the same Tuesday-to-Sunday hours apply whether you visit in summer or winter.
Vermilionville ticket prices
Adult admission costs $12 per person.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $12.00 |
| Student (5–18) | $7.00 |
| Children under 5 | Free |
Discounts are available for AAA (Adult $11, Student $5), active military and dependents ($6), retired military ($7), Le Guide Routard ($8), ULL Alumni Association members ($8), and Louisiana Public Broadcasting or National Trust for Historic Preservation members ($2 off).
Groups of 20 or more receive reduced rates but must book at least two weeks in advance, with full payment made in one transaction on arrival. Adult group rates and student group rates are published separately each season, most recently for 2026–2027.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in September 2026. You can check current details on the official Vermilionville site.
Vermilionville is not part of a commercial city pass scheme such as Go City or CityPASS; no such multi-attraction pass currently operates in the Lafayette area.
How to get to Vermilionville
Vermilionville stands at 300 Fisher Road, right in the heart of Lafayette, just across from Lafayette Regional Airport off Surrey Street.
The site is easy to reach from I-10 and downtown Lafayette, and it sits close to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus. Most visitors coming from downtown Lafayette or the airport can expect a drive of 10 minutes or less.
Parking at Vermilionville
Free on-site parking is available directly at the museum entrance.
How long to spend at Vermilionville
Most visitors spend 1.5 to 2 hours at Vermilionville on a self-guided tour, including an orientation and time in the gift shop.
Groups opting for a guided tour should allow closer to 2 hours, and tour guides can be booked at $50 per group of up to 25 people. Visitors keen to also take in a boat tour of the Bayou Vermilion or a craft demonstration should plan for closer to half a day.
Accessibility at Vermilionville
Vermilionville is completely handicap-accessible.
- Attractions are outfitted with a wide ramp for wheelchair and walker access.
- A wheelchair can be borrowed by asking at the gift shop.
- Service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted anywhere on site.
- The village’s paths are mostly level, though some historic homes have raised entries typical of 18th- and 19th-century architecture.
What to see at Vermilionville
Vermilionville opened on April 1, 1990, and its 23 acres hold 19 structures, including seven original historic homes dating from around 1790 to 1880.
The Broussard House, built around 1790, is the village’s largest and oldest home, depicting the lifestyle of a wealthy Acadian rancher and planter family during French Colonial Louisiana.
At the Beau Bassin house, visitors can watch demonstrations of cotton spinning and weaving, while the Mouton house focuses on traditional woodworking tools and techniques.
La Maison du Traiteur, an 1850s Acadian cottage, is surrounded by the Healer’s Garden, showcasing plants used for medicinal purposes in Acadiana for 250 years or more, with signage in French, English and Latin.
Throughout the village, costumed interpreters demonstrate crafts and folklife traditions, and the Travailler C’est Trop Dur exhibit traces the history of traditional Cajun and Creole musical instrument makers.
On Sundays, Bal du Dimanche brings live Cajun dance music to the village, and the on-site restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman, serves Louisiana cuisine overlooking the bayou.
Vermilionville also maintains a digital collection through the Louisiana Digital Library, including photographs, oral histories, and artifacts gathered from the surrounding Acadiana community through its Common Heritage Project, giving visitors a way to explore the site’s holdings beyond a single visit.
Practical visitor tips
| Focus | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timing | Arrive well before 3pm, since that’s the last time admission is sold. |
| Layout | Wear comfortable shoes, since the self-guided tour covers 20 acres of walking paths. |
| Entry process | Groups of 20 or more should book at least two weeks ahead for the discounted rate. |
| On-site logistics | Bring cash or card for lunch at La Cuisine de Maman, or ask about group meal plans in advance. |
| Crowds | Check the events calendar, since Bal du Dimanche and the weekly Cajun jam are popular weekly draws. |
Frequently asked questions about Vermilionville
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Vermilionville open on Mondays? | No, it’s closed on Mondays and for major holidays. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for Vermilionville? | No for individuals, but groups of 20 or more must book at least two weeks ahead. |
| Are pets allowed at Vermilionville? | No, only service animals are permitted. |
| Is Vermilionville wheelchair accessible? | Yes, the site is completely handicap-accessible, with wide ramps and wheelchairs available on request. |
| How long does it take to tour Vermilionville? | Self-guided visits typically take an hour to an hour and a half. |
Things to do near Vermilionville
- Acadian Cultural Center – a free Jean Lafitte National Historical Park site just steps from Vermilionville’s entrance.
- Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist – a historic downtown cathedral, roughly 10 minutes’ drive.
- Children’s Museum of Acadiana – a hands-on museum for younger visitors, roughly 10 minutes’ drive.
- Lafayette Science Museum – a downtown science centre and planetarium, roughly 10 minutes’ drive.
- Acadiana Center for the Arts – a downtown venue for visual and performing arts, roughly 10 minutes’ drive.
Alternative attractions
- Acadian Village, Lafayette/Broussard, LA – another Cajun living history village, roughly 15 to 20 minutes’ drive.
- Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site, St. Martinville, LA – Louisiana’s oldest state park, centred on an 1815 Creole plantation home, roughly 30 minutes’ drive.
- Oak Alley Plantation, Vacherie, LA – a 19th-century plantation famous for its oak-lined driveway, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours’ drive.
- Laura Plantation, Vacherie, LA – a Creole plantation with a focus on the enslaved and free people who lived there, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours’ drive.
- Whitney Plantation, Wallace, LA – a museum centred on the lives of enslaved people in Louisiana, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours’ drive.
More Louisiana travel
Other Louisiana travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- What to know before visiting St Joseph Plantation, Felicity Plantation and Laura Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana.
- Practical guides to visiting the historic house museums of New Orleans: The BK House, Gallier House and Hermann-Grima House.
- Plan your visit to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans.
- Practical guide to visiting Audubon Zoo in New Orleans.
- 9 New Orleans tours worth booking – and which to skip.
