The Lafayette Natural History Museum, moved to downtown Lafayette in 2002, and took the name Lafayette Science Museum. Its 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.
The Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium presents science, technology and history through exhibitions, planetarium shows, hands-on interactive experiences, films, workshops and other programs for children, families and adults.
The building is an example of urban re-design and re-use, and has received many design awards for its dramatic interior space. The Museum & Planetarium offers facilities for school tours, group tours, special Planetarium shows, seated or buffet meals, dances, concerts, film screenings, meetings, birthday parties, wedding receptions, and other events.
Planetarium shows run on a schedule, from Monday through Friday mornings. Seats are $2.00 per person. Infants through 3 years of age are not permitted in some Planetarium shows. Afternoons, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: Groups may purchase Planetarium show tickets at $2.00 per person, subject to availability.
Accommodations: Some of the popular hotels that offer luxurious stay and cheap and discounted rates near the museum are the Juliet Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, KOA Kampgrounds of Lafayette Inc, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites and the famous Baymont Inn & Suites Lafayette.
Visitors Information
Parking: Paid parking lot, meters
Price Information: Adults $5, seniors $3, Children 4 and up $2, 3 and under free.
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 1:00pm to 6pm
Dates Closed: Mardi Gras, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Address
Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium
433 Jefferson Street,
Lafayette, LA, 70501
Phone: 337-291-5544
Website: www.lnhmpmuseum.org
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