Children's Museum of Acadiana

The Children’s Museum of Acadiana (CMA) is a private non-profit corporation founded in 1990 by three women who recognized the need for a hands-on children’s museum in Acadiana. The CMA, housed in a circa 1935 building formerly operating as Heymann Grocery Store in downtown Lafayette, LA, underwent renovations beginning in 1994 through a community effort utilizing primarily donated labor and materials by the people of Acadiana. The CMA opened its doors to the public in January 1996 and remains the longest-running premier children’s museum in the eight-parish Acadiana area (Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion). Within our mission parameters, the CMA serves children Pre-K thru ten years. In six years of planning and 27 years of operations, the CMA now serves approximately 44,600 annual visitors and schools representing 37 central and south Louisiana parishes and works collaboratively with over 27 agencies in the Acadiana region, benefiting children and their families.

The Children’s Museum of Acadiana (CMA) is dedicated to creating an immersive and engaging environment where children and their families can actively explore, discover, and learn about everyday experiences, diverse cultures, and the uniqueness of individuals. We are committed to enriching the lives of children from all socioeconomic backgrounds, fostering self-expression, building self-esteem, and promoting respect for others.