the people. the history. the culture. the industry NEW IBERIA •

state-of-the-art museum with a permanent collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the region telling the story of a growing city, its people, culture and industry all centered around the “snake-like” curves of the Bayou Teche. The Bayou Teche Museum offers entertainment, interactive and educational opportunities for visitors and tour groups of all ages. The museum is located on downtown New Iberia’s award-winning Main Street, the captivating setting captured in the famed detective novels of one-time New Iberia resident and award-winning author, James Lee Burke. Just 2 blocks from beautiful Shadows- on-the-Teche and minutes from KONRIKO®, America’s oldest operating rice mill. Through Interactive, Archival and Video Presentations you can

• Explore Unique Cultures

• Taste the Region’s Commerce and Industry

• Discover the Historic Bayou Teche Area We are now the permanent home of the Rodrigue Artist’s Studio from California AND “Rodrigue Comes Home” is a continuous rotating exhibit of original paintings by native son, George Rodrigue. WWW.BAYOUTECHEMUSEUM.ORG NEW IBERIA • LOUISIANA visiting hours Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM Other times & group tours by appointment Closed major holidays Handicap accessible Admission Free parking

nearby attractions Shadows-on-the-Teche Avery Island’s TABASCO® Factory and Country Store Jungle Gardens of Avery Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens at Jefferson Island KONRIKO® Company Store/

located in the heart of acadiana on award winning main street, new iberia is 30 minutes southeast of lafayette near the intersection of hwy 14 and hwy 182

131 East Main Street, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 phone 337.606.5977 email [email protected] WWW.BAYOUTECHEMUSEUM.ORG