Opened in 1990, Vermilionville is a living history museum and folklife park that preserves and represents the cultural resources of the Acadian, Native American and Creole cultures, from the time period 1765 to 1890. The park sits on a 23-acre site on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion with 19 structures, including seven restored original homes with more than 13 local artisans that provide demonstrations on a variety of essential crafts performed by the early settlers.
DIRECTIONS
Vermilionville is located in the heart of Lafayette, Louisiana, right across from the Lafayette Regional Airport off of Surrey St.
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HOURS
Vermilionville is open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our historic village is closed on Mondays and for all major holidays including: New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
ADMISSION
Regular Admission Adults (ages 19 – 65) $10 per person
Senior Citizens (age 65+) $8 per person
Students (ages (5 – 18) $6 per person
Children (under 5) No Charge
GROUP ADMISSION (MINIMUM OF 20 PEOPLE)
Adults (ages 19 – 65+): $7 per person
Students (ages 6 – 18): $5 per person
Children (under 6): No Charge
DISCOUNTS
AAA: $9 Adult, $7 Senior, $5 Student
Military Active Plus Dependants: $5 Admission, $7 Seniors & Retired
Le Guide Routard: $5 Admission
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni: $6 Admission
Louisiana Public Broadcasting: $2 Off Admission
National Preservation for Historic Trust: $2 Off Admission
ACCESSIBILITY
Vermilionville’s entire 32-acre site is completely handicap-accessible, from our Welcome Center to our restaurant and even our historic homes. All of our attractions are outfitted with a wide ramp for wheelchair and walker access. If you require a wheelchair for your tour and are not traveling with one, simply inquire when you arrive and we will equip you with one.