Old State Capitol

History Museum, Structure, and Plaza

Baton Rouge

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Old State Capitol

8.5^/10

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"multimedia exhibits about Louisiana political history."(2 Tips)
"Beautiful staircase, and I loved the ceiling."(2 Tips)
"Check out the gift shop for the Huey Long bobble head, a rare find."(2 Tips)
"Don't miss The Ghost of the Castle exhibition!"(3 Tips)

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Laura WMarch 5, 2016
The Old State Capitol is one of the nation's best examples of Neo-Gothic architecture. From the observation tower, visitors can see the 27-acre site and its gardens.
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Hotel IndigoApril 24, 2013
Today, this fortress-like structure, with a breathtaking stained-glass dome completed in 1852, houses a museum with multimedia exhibits about Louisiana political history. Read more
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Miriam GoldmanJuly 29, 2017
Historical and beautiful. Some amazing stained glass to behold here!
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Matthew GoldsmithMarch 26, 2019
Great fun ! Superb history and free.
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Nick DeesApril 7, 2017
I loved the building. Beautiful staircase, and I loved the ceiling.
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C-SPANJune 14, 2012
The secession of Louisiana and the vote to impeach Huey Long both took place in the Old State Capitol, built in 1851. Read more
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ChrisJune 11, 2015
Great venue for weddings and other events.
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Hannah AlkadiMay 22, 2017
Stunning ceiling.
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Timothy ScheffelSeptember 9, 2016
Wonderful historic exhibits
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Edward LegerAugust 26, 2011
Nice photo opportunities there.
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Kelly S.October 15, 2010
Don't miss The Ghost of the Castle exhibition!
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David WilburnMay 17, 2010
Check out the gift shop for the Huey Long bobble head, a rare find.
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Amy AcquavellaOctober 27, 2011
Take out of town friends and family
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