Tim Allis, author of “Henri Bendel and The Worlds He Fashioned,” captivated guests at the Lafayette Museum at its January 2025 Lecture Series with his masterful presentation on his biography of Bendel’s journey in creating an international fashion empire. Tim has crafted an acclaimed story from Bendel’s beginnings in Vermilionville (now Lafayette), his early education and the respected mark he made in the fashion world from New York to Paris as a fashion icon in his biography of Henri Bendel.
2024 LAFAYETTE VISITOR ENTERPRISE FUND
The Lafayette Museum was the recipient of a grant funded by the Lafayette Visitor Enterprise Fund, a program of Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission.
After receiving a generous grant from LCVC, a detailed assessment of the house was conducted to recommend measures for proper rehabilitation. Many issues have been previously addressed through the generosity of Lafayette Visitor Enterprise Fund.
Upon investigation, we learned the putty glazing on all windows needed removal and replacement. In many instances, the putty was so deteriorated that nothing was actually holding the glass to the muntin bars.
The commitment of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission to preserving the Lafayette Museum historic landmark is truly appreciated by the Board of the Lafayette Museum and by all in Acadiana who value historic preservation.
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The Mardi Gras spirit has arrived at the Lafayette Museum. The ground floor of this historic structure now features a display of exquisite costumes on loan from local Mardi Gras krewes. Among the finery are costumes from the Royal Order of the Troubadours, the Krewe of Rio, the Mystic Krewe of Apollo and the Krewe of Gabriel. Additionally, the permanent Mardi Gras second floor exhibit room features many Krewe of Gabriel royalty costumes from years past.
The ground floor special exhibit will remain until March 12, 2025. The Museum, located at 1122 Lafayette Street, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Ticket prices range from $5.00 for students, seniors (65+) and members of the military to $10.00 for adults