Explore Louisiana’s unique history and culture at the Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge. With nearly 70,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, there’s lots to see here including a 48-foot shrimp boat, a Civil War submarine, and a Mardi Gras float.
Quick Tour Guide
Lower Level – Louisiana’s History
Exhibits and artifacts focusing on early settlers, the military, economics, and politics of Louisiana history including:
- The Battle of New Orleans, the Civil War, and World War 2
- Historic figures including Napoleon, Thomas Jefferson, Zachary Taylor, and Huey P. Long
- The Louisiana Purchase
- Poverty Point – Native American mounds (circa 1500 B.C.)
Upper Level – Louisiana’s Culture
Discover the music, foods, and traditions that make Louisiana great as you travel through the different regions of the state. Exhibits focus on entertainment and cuisine including:
- a Mardi Gras section
- An interactive music section – gospel, blues, Cajun, zydeco (Louis Armstrong’s childhood bugle and Pete Fountain’s clarinet are housed here.)
- Regional foods
Summary: Capitol Park Museum
The Capitol Park Museum, which is part of the Louisiana State Museum system (there are nine museums throughout the state), houses artifacts and hands-on exhibits showcasing Louisiana. You’ll leave here with a good understanding of the state’s history and personality.
660 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Located across the street from the Louisiana State Capitol.
Tips:
- Pick up a kid’s scavenger hunt or coloring activity book at the desk.
- Free First Sunday participant*
- NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Association) participant*
*Museum participation is subject to change. Please contact the museum for the most up-to-date information.
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