The best arts & culture spots in The Bayou

6 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hilliard Art Museum

Arts & Culture

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

710 E St Mary Blvd (Lafayette)

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

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Vermilionville Historic Village

Arts & Culture

Living history museum with restored 18th- to 19th-century homes, plus a restaurant & live music.

300 Fisher Rd (Lafayette)

“Living history museum with restored 18th- to 19th-century homes, plus a restaurant & live music.”

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TERREBONNE HISTORICAL & CULTURAL SOCIETY

Arts & Culture

Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society keeps our parish story alive at Southdown Plantation & Museum with guided and candlelight tours,…

1208 Museum Dr (Houma)

“Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society keeps our parish story alive at Southdown Plantation & Museum with guided and candlelight tours, exhibits, and community events that actually feel neighborly. This week, wander sugar-era rooms and grounds, then leave with a few fun facts to humble your out-of-town cousins.”

From the The Bayou newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Brushworks Art & Music Academy

Arts & Culture

Brushworks Art & Music Academy has fueled Houma creativity since 2005 with weekly art classes in painting, drawing, printmaking and…

615 S Hollywood Rd (Houma)

“Brushworks Art & Music Academy has fueled Houma creativity since 2005 with weekly art classes in painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture, plus private lessons for piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, violin, viola and cello.”

From the The Bayou newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Southdown Plantation & Museum

Arts & Culture

Exhibits, tour guides and a gift shop at a sugar plantation with a grand house and grounds.

1208 Museum Dr (Houma)

“Exhibits, tour guides and a gift shop at a sugar plantation with a grand house and grounds.”

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Regional Military Museum

Arts & Culture

Exhibits, vehicles & memorials devoted to Louisiana military history in a modern warehouse space.

1154 Barrow St (Houma)

“Exhibits, vehicles & memorials devoted to Louisiana military history in a modern warehouse space.”

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