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The Louisiana State Museum-Baton Rouge features thematic exhibits on the diverse aspects of Louisiana history, industry and culture. The museum includes two permanent exhibitions, entitled Grounds for Greatness: Louisiana and the Nation, and Experiencing Louisiana: Discovering the Soul of America.
Topics range from the Louisiana Purchase to Sportsmen's Paradise to Mardi Gras traditions throughout the state. Artifacts include a 48 foot wooden shrimp trawler, a Civil War submarine, a record breaking Marlin, a Krewe of lawnmowers, a New Orleans Lucky Dog cart and musical artifacts from Fats Domino, Buddy Guy, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Aaron Neville and much more. |
Admission is free to
Louisiana State Museum Baton Rouge. NEW Hours of operation including late Thursday evenings:
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Tuesday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
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Wednesday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
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Thursday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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Friday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
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Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
The museum is closed on Mondays and public holidays.
School
and group tours are also available, with special discounted
group rates. Please call 225-342-5414 for more information
or to schedule a tour. Enhanced curriculum guides are available
for 3rd and 8th grade tours.
The
Louisiana State Museum-Baton Rouge is also available for event
rentals, during business and evening hours. Host your next
reception, meeting, party, or lecture at this unique facility!
Please call 225-219-0726 for more information. |
