Louisiana's Old State Capitol

Category: Museum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Address: 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, USA

Phone: +12253420500

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–4PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–3PM

Reviews

Valerie Lloyd

Sep 27, 2022

Beautiful historic building is a must see! I'm glad I found it on a day they were open.

Aleksandrs P.

Sep 15, 2022

Great place to discover complex history of Baton Rouge and Louisiana.

Alondra

Sep 2, 2022

Super interesting and loved the walls of old mayors. Just mesmerized by everything in there

Bettina Andrews

Sep 2, 2022

Absolutely Gorgeous building! All of the staff and volunteers were so helpful and friendly.

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Questions & Answers

What is the cost?

Martha Roddy | Oct 1, 2018
Doug Timoney | Oct 1, 2018

It's free

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What is in the museum ?

Karen Spears | Oct 1, 2017
Yourmustachman | Feb 2, 2022

A must see!!!! Stay for the movie! Lots of history! So much history. Interactive self tour, and there is a three d movies .. 2 dollars a person

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How much to take wedding photos?

Tina G | Oct 1, 2019
Kevin Williams | Oct 1, 2019

$200 with a professional photographer. Free without. Either way you need to call to get on the schedule.

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Is it handicap accessable for a mobility scooter, elevators?

Dennis Morse | Sep 30, 2020
Debbie Buckley | Sep 30, 2020

Yes. There is an entrance around the back of the building and an elevator.

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Is the Old Capitol Building open on 12/24/2019? Is the museum open on 12/24/2019?

Brett Schein | Sep 30, 2020
Louisiana's Old State Capitol | Sep 30, 2020

The museum is NOT open on 12/24/19. We will be closed from 12/21/2019 through 1/20/2020 for cyclical maintenance. Thank you!

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Is it wheelchair accessible

Dianna Valerio | Oct 1, 2019
Patricia Washington | Oct 1, 2019

Yes they also have elevators

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How much does it cost to get into the Capital?? Want to take some prom pics

Debi Brouillette | Oct 1, 2019
Mark Manno | Oct 1, 2019

No cost, pics welcome

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How old is the building?

Charles Gwaltney | Oct 1, 2018
Patsy Arceneaux | Oct 1, 2018

Built in 1850

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Is this open for visit during COVID? Planning to visit on Tuesday 16th February

Aashish Jain | Sep 30, 2021
Debra Heath | Sep 30, 2021

We went a few months ago.The only requirements were a mask and I think our temp.I was with 3 grandkids so I'm not sure on the temps,but I'm sure of the masks.Very few people were there and we had a awesome time .

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Is it open for tourists next week? Thank you!

Maria Criselda Adams | Sep 30, 2021
Louisiana's Old State Capitol | Sep 30, 2021

The Old State Capitol is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Old State Capitol will be closed for Veteran's Day on Wednesday, November 11th. Thank you!

Is the Ghost of the Castle show still there? I don't see it on the website....

Mark Andrew | Sep 30, 2020
Rene Reeves | Sep 30, 2020

I didn't see anything about that. Wish I had!

How much did it cost?

My Favorite Daughter Gracie | Oct 1, 2018
Ranji Rosenthal | Oct 1, 2018

It is free!! And pretty cool.

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when was it built

Tony De Marco, SIOR | Oct 1, 2018
Travel Media Network | Oct 1, 2018

It was built in 1847 and is 166 years old.

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