Bayou Teche Museum

The Bayou Teche Museum is located on New Iberia’s award-winning Main Street, downtown next to the restored Evangeline Theater. The Bayou Teche Museum, opened in the Summer of 2010, is a state-of-the-art museum with a permanent collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the region telling the story of a growing city, its people, culture and industry all centered around the "snake-like" curves of the Bayou Teche.  The Museum offers entertainment and interactive and educational opportunities for visitors and groups of all ages. The Museum is located on Downtown New Iberia's award-winning Main Street, the captivating setting captured in the famed detective Dave Robicheaux novels of New Iberia native and award-winning author, James Lee Burke.  The Museum is located at 131 East Main Street.  Regular hours of operation are Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Other times and group tours are available by appointment.