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Located in downtown Baton Rouge, the Old Governor’s Mansion built in 1930 housed 9 Governor’s until 1963. The property now serves as a museum, event space and is also open for tours.
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The Louisiana State Capitol is open Monday – Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. Guided tours are available, please contact staff for availability. The State Capitol is located in Downtown Baton Rouge, just minutes from the Governor’s Mansion.
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol, a Gothic architectural treasure, stands high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. The old statehouse, which began construction in 1847, has withstood war, fire, scandal, bitter debate, abandonment, an occasional fistfight and a restoration. Today, the building stands as a testament to bold, inspired leadership and active citizenship.
Prominently located in downtown Baton Rouge, it is a free museum open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.