Admission

For directions on how to get to the museum, please visit this link.

From the North (via I-49 S)

1. Head south on I-49 S.
2. Continue onto US-167 S/Evangeline Thruway.
3. Take the exit toward Jefferson Street.
4. Merge onto E 2nd St.
5. Turn right onto Jefferson St.
6. The museum will be on your right.

From the West (via I-10 E)

1. Head east on I-10 E.
2. Take exit 103A for US-167 S/US-90 toward Lafayette.
3. Continue onto US-167 S/NW Evangeline Thruway.
4. Take the exit toward Jefferson Street.
5. Merge onto E 2nd St.
6. Turn right onto Jefferson St.
7. The museum will be on your right.

From the South (via US-90 W)

1. Head west on US-90 W.
2. Continue onto US-167 N/US-90 W/Evangeline Thruway.
3. Take the exit toward Jefferson Street.
4. Merge onto E 2nd St.
5. Turn right onto Jefferson St.
6. The museum will be on your right.

From the East (via I-10 W)

1. Head west on I-10 W.
2. Take exit 103A for US-167 S/US-90 toward Lafayette.
3. Continue onto US-167 S/NW Evangeline Thruway.
4. Take the exit toward Jefferson Street.
5. Merge onto E 2nd St.
6. Turn right onto Jefferson St.
7. The museum will be on your right.

The museum does not have a private lot, but metered street parking and parking garages are available on surrounding streets.

Parking Garages in Downtown Lafayette, LA:

• Parc-Auto du Centreville
  121 E. Vermillion Street
  Lafayette, LA 70501
• South Buchanan Street
  809 South Buchanan
  Lafayette, LA 70501

The front entrance of the museum is located on Jefferson Street, not on W Congress.

Downtown Lafayette has so much to offer, from public art displays, festivals, and nightlife, to music and amazing nearby lunch spots. Whether you’re visiting for the afternoon or looking for weekend activities with the family, check out this complete visitor’s guide before your trip!

The average visit time is about 2 hours.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum is always hosting new exhibits and events! Check our calendar for planetarium shows and special events here.