THE LAFAYETTE MUSEUM - HISTORIC HOME & GARDENS

This museum is a testament to the events that led to the growth and development of Lafayette and its surrounding area. It is dedicated to sharing and promoting the history and culture of Acadiana by collecting, preserving and displaying artifacts related to the families who lived in the house and the times in which they lived. This elegant home was built around 1800 by Jean Mouton, one of the first settlers in southwest Louisiana.