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Lafayette Museum dresses up for the holidays

This holiday season, the historic Alexandre Mouton House and Lafayette Museum will be adorned in Christmas finery for visitors through Dec. 30.

This holiday season, the historic Alexandre Mouton House and Lafayette Museum will be adorned in Christmas finery for visitors through Dec. 30.

This circa 1800 house served as the former home to Louisiana’s first Democratic Governor, Alexandre Mouton, and will be lavishly decorated by local florists including Ted Viator, Kim Veillon, Theresa Guidry, Mark Blanc, The Gardeniere, Garden Arrangements by Jolynn Cole and Fabians for Flowers.

The museum will be open to the public to view the beautifully decorated home beginning Dec. 2 - 30. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and $2 for children. Admission for the Alexandre Mouton House Patron’s Party is by a $50 donation per person. For more information, visit www.LafayetteMuseum.com.