Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve - Plan Your Visit

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve by National Parks Service

Operating Hours Seasons

Acadian Cultural Center

, open daily 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and Mardi Gras.

Barataria Preserve Visitor Center

, open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and Mardi Gras.

Chalmette Battlefield,

grounds and public restrooms are open Mondays-Thursdays 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Fridays-Sundays 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visitor center open Fridays-Sundays 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed December 25 and Mardi Gras.

French Quarter Visitor Center

, open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and Mardi Gras.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

, open Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and December 25.

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center

, open daily Monday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and Mardi Gras.

Getting There

Plane

Major airlines serve New Orleans. Limited commuter airline service is available to Lafayette, Lousiana.

Getting Around

Taxi and limited bus service in New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana.