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Bayou Teche Museum (opens in a new tab)

131 E Main St · New Iberia

Bayou Teche Museum packs New Iberia’s story into interactive exhibits that hit close to home, from Cajun music and swamp pop to Blue Dogs,…

Bayou Teche Museum packs New Iberia’s story into interactive exhibits that hit close to home, from Cajun music and swamp pop to Blue Dogs, Dave Robicheaux, and Mardi Gras. It’s a smart, low-key way to remember why our corner of Bayou Teche is special.

From the New Iberia newsletter, October 9, 2026

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Shadows-on-the-Teche (opens in a new tab)

320 E Main St · New Iberia

Built in 1834, Shadows-on-the-Teche is a Classic Revival former plantation home in the Main Street District where thoughtful tours, events…

Built in 1834, Shadows-on-the-Teche is a Classic Revival former plantation home in the Main Street District where thoughtful tours, events and programs, a serene formal garden, and family tombs frame frank stories of the Weeks family and the enslaved people whose lives shaped the property.

From the New Iberia newsletter, October 22, 2026

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Hilliard Art Museum (opens in a new tab)

710 E St Mary Blvd

Collection of art from the 18th—21st centuries, including an exhibit focused on Louisiana artists.

Collection of art from the 18th—21st centuries, including an exhibit focused on Louisiana artists.

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