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

Hilliard Art Museum keeps Acadiana in conversation with the wider art world through smart exhibitions, hands-on programs, and a permanent…

710 E St Mary Blvd (Lafayette)

“Hilliard Art Museum keeps Acadiana in conversation with the wider art world through smart exhibitions, hands-on programs, and a permanent collection that spotlights Gulf South artists alongside global heavy hitters.”

From the Lafayette newsletter, September 10, 2026

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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, September 9, 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, September 5, 2026

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Southdown Plantation & Museum

Arts & Culture

Southdown Plantation & Museum lets you wander a 19th-century sugar plantation house in Houma, with exhibits and guided tours that trace the…

1208 Museum Dr (Houma)

“Southdown Plantation & Museum lets you wander a 19th-century sugar plantation house in Houma, with exhibits and guided tours that trace the Minor family and the workers who built Terrebonne’s sugar story.”

From the The Bayou newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Cournoyer Center for Music Performance

Arts & Culture

Cournoyer Center for Music Performance in Houma makes lessons feel like jam sessions, with private instruction that feeds into real band…

120 Prevost Dr (Houma)

“Cournoyer Center for Music Performance in Houma makes lessons feel like jam sessions, with private instruction that feeds into real band rehearsals and themed live shows. They’re now registering for vocal camps, beginning guitar workshops, and virtual songwriting sessions with Johnny Indovina...”

From the The Bayou newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Regional Military Museum

Arts & Culture

Regional Military Museum packs South Louisiana history into authentic vehicles, artifacts, and heartfelt stories from hometown veterans,…

1154 Barrow St (Houma)

“Regional Military Museum packs South Louisiana history into authentic vehicles, artifacts, and heartfelt stories from hometown veterans, bringing big moments down to Bayou scale. If you haven't seen the WWII in the Gulf of Mexico exhibit yet, this week is a perfect time.”

From the The Bayou newsletter, September 22, 2026

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