Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve · LA
Caution · Acadian Cultural Center Temporarily Closed
The Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette is temporarily closed due to HVAC issues. Join us at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice for programs and events 5 days a week, Tuesday through Saturday.
Caution · Barataria Visitor Center and Trails are Closed
Because of upcoming demolition and construction of the trails and Visitor Center, all trails at the Barataria Preserve and the Visitor Center are closed, with the exception of Twin Canals Trail. This is a day-use area only with no restrooms. Visitor services are relocated to the Wetlands Education Center and trails at 4917 City Park Drive, Jean Lafitte, 70067. Rangers will be on site Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 am to 2 pm for programming and ranger talks at the Town of Lafitte's Civic Center.
In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places, and memories. Discover New Orleans’ rich cultural mix. Learn Cajun traditions from people who live them. Watch an alligator bask on a bayou’s bank. Walk in the footsteps of the men who fought at 1815’s Battle of New Orleans. Follow the link to discover the treasure of Jean Lafitte.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/jela
- Location
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (29.817, -90.140)
Track your visit to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
NP Tracker keeps a record of every National Park Service unit you visit — all 430-plus of them. Log visits with dates and photos, collect passport stamps, plan trips, and watch your map fill in. It's free.
Passport stamp locations
- Acadian Cultural Center
- Barataria Preserve
- Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery
- French Quarter Visitor Center
- Prairie Acadian Cultural Center
- Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
Hours
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preservetoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
Upcoming closures: Oct 12 (Columbus Day) · Oct 12 (Columbus Day) · Nov 11 (Veterans Day) · Nov 11 (Veterans Day) · Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day) · Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)
Each of Jean Lafitte's six sites is open year-round. See the specific site(s) you want to visit for operating hours and days information.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
6
- Acadian Cultural Centerclosed todayDirections
- Barataria Preserveclosed todayDirections
- Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemeterytoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
- French Quarter Visitor Centertoday: 9:30AM - 4:30PMDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.