Membership Packages
To process your Vermilionville membership online you can select which member level you wish to join below and process your membership through PayPal or Online Payment. Each membership is valid for a full year at Vermilionville.
We can also process your new membership and your future renewals by calling (337) 233-4077 x 207
Tuesday – Sunday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: SOME MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS MUST BE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE.
AMI — $75 The Solo Supporter
- Perfect for individuals who love history, culture, and supporting local heritage.
- Free admission on non-event days for one adult
- 10% discount in the gift shop and restaurant
- Early access to tickets and registrations for Vermilionville special events
- Discounted admission for special events
- Digital quarterly newsletter
- Access to the National Association of Reciprocal Museums
LA FAMILLE — $100 The Cultural Caretakers
- Ideal for families who want to share Louisiana’s living traditions across generations.
- Free admission on non-event days for two adults and all children under 18
- 10% discount in the gift shop and restaurant
- Early access to tickets and registrations for Vermilionville special events
- Discounted admission for special events
- Digital quarterly newsletter
- One free guided tour with five guests, in English or French, each year (scheduled in advance)
- Four guest passes per year
- 10% discount on tour boat rides
- Access to the National Association of Reciprocal Museums
BON TEMPS — $175 The Community Connectors
- For those who love bringing people together to celebrate culture, flavor, and music.
- Free admission on non-event days for two adults and all children under 18
- 10% discount in the gift shop and restaurant
- Early access to tickets and registrations for Vermilionville special events
- Discounted admission for special events
- Digital quarterly newsletter
- One free guided tour with ten guests, in English or French, each year (scheduled in advance)
- Six guest passes per year
- 10% discount on tour boat rides
- Access to the National Association of Reciprocal Museums
- Local partner perks and discounts
- Tasting previews for new or seasonal brews
- Invitation to the annual Members’ Event
JOI DE VIVRE — $300 The Cultural Enthusiasts
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Dive deeper into the rhythms, flavors, and stories of the village with behind-the-scenes access.
- Free admission on non-event days for two adults and all children under 18
- 10% discount in the gift shop and restaurant
- Early access to tickets and registrations for Vermilionville special events
- Discounted admission for special events
- Digital quarterly newsletter
- Three free guided tours with ten guests, in English or French, each year (scheduled in advance)
- Eight guest passes per year
- 10% discount on tour boat rides
- Two complimentary tour boat rides per year (up to ten guests, scheduled in advance)
- Access to the National Association of Reciprocal Museums
- Invitation to the Museum Travel Alliance tours
- Local partner perks and discounts
- Tasting previews for new or seasonal brews
- Invitation to the annual Members’ Event
- Behind-the-scenes tour with the Director or Brewer
- Recognition on our lobby donor wall
CERCLE DU BAYOU — $600 The Village Visionaries
Your support shapes what Vermilionville preserves, celebrates, and creates for future generations.
- Free admission on non-event days for two adults and all children under 18
- 10% discount in the gift shop and restaurant
- Early access to tickets and registrations for Vermilionville special events
- Discounted admission for special events
- Digital quarterly newsletter
- Four free guided tours with ten guests, in English or French, each year (scheduled in advance)
- Twelve guest passes per year
- 20% discount on tour boat rides
- Four complimentary tour boat rides per year (up to 20 guests, scheduled in advance)
- Access to the National Association of Reciprocal Museums
- Invitation to the Museum Travel Alliance tours
- Expanded local partner perks and discounts
- Tasting previews for new or seasonal brews
- Invitation to the annual Members’ Event
- Behind-the-scenes tour with the Director or Brewer, or a curated day in the village
- Recognition on our lobby donor wall
- Private tasting or lunch for two with Directors once per year
- Free patron gift bundle
- Invitation to provide input on future exhibitions and programs
LA LUMIÈRE DU VILLAGE — $1,500 The Legacy Leaders
Champions of cultural preservation and interpretation—your light guides the village’s future.
- Free admission on non-event days for two adults and all children under 18
- 10% discount in the gift shop and restaurant
- Early access to tickets and registrations for Vermilionville special events
- Discounted admission for special events
- Digital quarterly newsletter
- Six free guided tours with up to 15 guests, in English or French, each year (scheduled in advance)
- Unlimited accompanying guest passes
- 25% discount on tour boat rides
- Six complimentary tour boat rides per year (scheduled in advance)
- Access to the National Association of Reciprocal Museums
- Invitation to the Museum Travel Alliance tours
- Expanded local partner perks and discounts
- Tasting previews for new or seasonal brews
- Invitation to the annual Members’ Event
- Behind-the-scenes tour with the Director or Brewer, or a curated day in the village
- Recognition on our lobby donor wall
- Private tasting or lunch for two with Directors once per year
- Custom Keystone gift
- Invitation to provide input on future exhibitions and programs
- Free patron gift bundle
- Reserved seating for special events
- Invitation to the annual Keystone Salon dinner with Directors
- Acknowledgement in strategic publications and reports
MEMBERSHIP
Since its opening in 1990, Vermilionville has become one of Louisiana’s premier tourist attractions welcoming more than 65,000 visitors each year from around the world. One of the largest museums of its kind, its campus spans a 23-acre site along the banks of the Bayou Vermilion. This cultural institution consists of 19 attractions, including 9 original, restored homes filled with more than 3,000 artifacts.
More than 20 local artisans dressed in period attire provide demonstrations and interpret a variety of authentic elements of folklife culture in both English and French. In 2023, Vermilionville hosted more than 100 events celebrating and educating our guests about everything that makes Lafayette unique: language, music and dance, traditional arts, agriculture and landscaping, architecture, beliefs and customs, cuisine, traditional holidays and festivals, and much, much more. Your annual memberships, donations and support help us in the ongoing efforts to preserve our history, culture, and natural resources.
Book a Tour
The Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife park provide a wonderful educational experience for adults and children alike. Book a tour today.
Weddings
Weddings can feature a variety of appetizer items, banquet style meals, a barbecue or crawfish boil offered through our on-site catering department.
Rentals
Canoe and Kayak Rentals allow paddlers and adventurers an opportunity to enjoy the timeless beauty of Bayou Vermilion at their leisure
Experience
Experience some of the main attractions at Vermilionville such as Historic Homes, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Acadiana
Shop
Vermilionville’s gift shop, La Boutique, offers a unique selection of Cajun, Creole and Native American arts and crafts, as well as literature and music CD’s from the area.
Dine
Be honest : you’re here because you’re craving something authentic, right? And by the grace of good taste, you’ve found yourself at our kitchen.
Educate
Education is a main focus at Vermilionville. We strive to offer an educational and entertaining outing for students referred to as Cultural Excursions.
Photography
Thank you for your interest in using Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park as a backdrop for your photo sessions.