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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, Lafayette, LA

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum

A downtown Lafayette museum with hands-on science exhibits and a planetarium, run by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

433 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70501 · Lafayette, LA

About University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum

Located in downtown Lafayette, this university-run museum offers hands-on science galleries covering space, biology, paleontology, meteorites, and nanotechnology. Visitors can explore a terrarium display of insects and other arthropods, a space flight exhibit, and a planetarium with regular shows. The museum also hosts STEM Saturday events, seasonal programs, and birthday party packages for children.

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