The lives of the Acadians (Cajuns) and others whose travels brought them to Louisiana’s bayous are featured at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux. Recreation, clothing and home furnishings, religion, cuisine, and fishing are explored through exhibits, artifacts, videos, and films. A 200-seat theater is used for productions by the Thibodaux Playhouse, Inc., and other programs. Kids can explore the center and earn a badge with the Junior Ranger program. The center's bookstore has books, music, children's books, and craft items on sale. Admission to the center and to most programs is free. Click here for directions and program listings for specific dates.
314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux
985-448-1375
Open Monday-Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and Mardi Gras. Useful information about public transportation, regulations on pets, etc., is available here.
Regularly scheduled programs:
- Free delta music jam every Monday at 5:30 p.m. Bring an instrument and join in the blues, Cajun, country, gospel, jazz, and zydeco, or just set back and enjoy.
- Free historic Thibodaux walking tour at 2:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Take a one-mile walk with a ranger through local history.
- Free traditional Cajun music jam first and third Saturday of every month 10:00 a.m.-noon. Bring an instrument or just listen in.
- Free canoe trek on Grand Bayou every Saturday in October and November. Treks head out from the Grand Bayou Boat Launch in Chackway (north of Thibodaux) at 9:00 a.m. For ages 9 and up. Canoes are provided but reservations are required. Call the center for more information and reservations.
Special events and programs:
- Field trips for schools and other groups by reservation.
- Exhibition by local artist Alvin Batiste shares life along Bayou Lafourche and in south Louisiana through his American primitive-style works. November 7 through January 4. Free.
- Summer day camps for kids.
