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Lafayette Natural History Museum and Planetarium
Lafayette Natural History Museum and Planetarium Review
This sparkling natural-history museum includes changing exhibitions and lots of fun hands-on science for kids. The most popular permanent attraction is the planetarium, outfitted with high-definition digital equipment.
- Address: 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70501 | Map It
- Phone: 337/291-5544
- Cost: $5
- Hours: Tues.--Fri. 9--5, Sat. 10--6, Sun. 1--6
- Website: www.lafayettesciencemuseum.org
- Location: Lafayette
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