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Discover, create, & engage

The Hilliard Art Museum is an exceptional educational resource with dynamic and cross-disciplinary programs for university students, children, families, and adults alike.

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Group and Student Tours

We offer guided educational tours for University students, K-12 students, community groups (adult), or camps and extracurricular classes. Our resources include tailored lessons and activities for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences. Group tours are available to auxiliary groups, church groups, non-profit organizations, businesses, and book clubs.

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A smiling family of three poses indoors at a Lafayette art museum, holding colorful geometric art. The mother wears a pink hat, and their young son grins in front. In the background, people gather at tables, enjoying this Lafayette family friendly event.

Family Offerings

The Hilliard ignites a passion for art in visitors of all ages. A place where families can discover together. The Hilliard has several family programs, such as Family Fête, throughout the year. Follow our events calendar to see ongoing and special events for families.

Create & Play Café, a monthly hands-on activity for kids ages 4 and up.
Family Fête, a biannual day of art, community, performances, and interactive experiences for all ages.
Petit Atelier, a monthly after-school art class for ages 9-14. Students view art from the permanent collection and current exhibitions as a launching pad for artistic exploration (coming Spring 2026).

University Connections

As part of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the Hilliard Art Museum shares a deep commitment to the value of Liberal Arts education. We offer opportunities for partnership with faculty, alumni and student groups, research into the collection, and events and programs showcasing cross-disciplinary collaboration. ULL faculty and staff always enjoy free admission to the museum, artist talks, and symposiums.

A model walks outdoors wearing a strapless beige top, blue denim bucket hat, sunglasses, and patterned jeans. People are seated and watching in the background, with a sign for an art museum visible.

Five people wearing matching white and blue shirts and denim pose in a low, energetic dance stance in front of a large, cascading waterfall.

A man with outstretched arms enthusiastically leads a group of children in an indoor activity at an art gallery, with colorful artwork and large windows in the background.

A group of adults sits and stands around a large table in an art studio, listening to a man in a red cap who is speaking and gesturing with a pen. Artworks hang on the white walls behind them.

Two women indoors smile at the camera while holding up black-and-white printmaking artworks featuring intricate designs, including an elephant. Art supplies and prints are visible on the table and in the background.

Two women sit in red chairs, smiling and speaking into microphones during an event. Abstract art is displayed on the wall behind them. One woman wears a colorful dress, the other wears a blue and white outfit.

A group of people seated in a bright, modern gallery room listen to a speaker at the front. Large windows let in natural light, and artwork is displayed on the walls.

Four women in black dance outfits perform expressive contemporary dance moves in a bright, modern gallery space with large windows and framed artwork on the walls.

A woman in a green dress plays a grand piano indoors, while two people sit and watch. A colorful abstract painting hangs on the wall, and large windows reveal a view of trees and a waterfall outside.

A seated audience listens to a panel of five speakers at the front of an art gallery during a discussion event, with artwork displayed on the walls and two cameras recording the session.

Community Offerings

The Hilliard offers learning opportunities year-round. The Acadiana community is invited to engage with visiting and university scholars, hear directly from artists, and explore techniques in hands-on workshops. Our public programs are designed to create cross-disciplinary dialogue and expand our understanding of the arts.

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