Operating Hours & Seasons

Be sure to check our Current Conditions page for the latest updates to park access and hours.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is made up of six sites, each with their operating hours.

You can view our operating hours under "Visitor Centers" or by clicking on any of our locations listed below.

 

Choose the site you'd like to visit

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  Barataria Preserve

  Outdoor activities abound at our 26,000-acre Louisiana wetland and a visitor center with dioramas, exhibits, and hands-on displays.

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  French Quarter Visitor Center

  What makes New Orleans so unique? Discover the history and culture of one of America's greatest cities!

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  Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

  Discover the Prairie Acadian story through music, dancing, and craft demonstrations.

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  Acadian Cultural Center

  Find out who the Acadians are and how they become Louisiana's Cajuns

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  Wetland Acadian Cultural Center

  Explore the Atchafalaya and the history of the Acadian people that migrated there.

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  Chalmette Battlefield and Cemetery

  Learn how the War of 1812's Battle of New Orleans shaped American history at our historic battlefield and cemetery.

 

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Why do some lizards have short tails and others of the same species have long ones? Short-tailed lizards have a tale to tell---if a lizard is caught by the tail, the tail will generally break off. Most lizards can grow new tails, but it takes a lot of energy to do so. This five-lined skink's long tail suggests it's a lucky lizard that so far has avoided narrow escapes.