What began as the dream of one man - Huey P. Long - became a symbol of the pride, the history and the spirit of Louisiana's people. To construct a State Capitol Building during the 1930s, the time of the Great Depression, was an idea only a powerful politician...

Located on the grounds of the new State Capitol, the Old Arsenal was built in 1838 on what was then a federal military post. It was later occupied by the Louisiana militia at the outset of the Civil War and then used by occupying federal troops during the Battle of...

We encourage you to come to Baton Rouge and walk the decks of the KIDD in person.  See the aircraft that soared through the skies of Southeast Asia during two eras of conflict.  Examine the dented helmet of an infantryman who stormed the beaches of Normandy. ...

The Old Governor’s Mansion is a historic house museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places, an elegant venue for special events, and serves as the headquarters for the Foundation for Historical Louisiana.

The LSU Museum of Art offers a variety of ways to enhance your visit. From education to entertainment, art making to scavenger hunting, the LSU MOA is determined to provide unique experiences for our community so that everyone wants to learn about, enjoy, an include...

Constructed between 1847 and 1852, this imposing structure on a bluff looking out over the Mississippi River has the appearance from the outside of a medieval fortress. The interior, however, is decorated in marble and rich wood paneling, with a commanding cast-iron...

Housed in a historic railroad depot on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum offers educational entertainment for visitors of all ages. The art galleries showcase changing fine art exhibitions and selections from the permanent...

New Orleans' most prominent heritage attraction is the Louisiana State Museum, a complex of national landmarks housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.

After the Civil War, in 1884, the General Assembly of Louisiana passed a resolution allocating the full usage of the buildings and grounds of the Pentagon Barracks to Louisiana State University. The University gained full possession of the grounds in 1886. Today the...

Located in Baton Rouge, Magnolia Mound Plantation stands as a fine example of the architectural influences of early settlers from France and the West Indies. One of the earliest buildings in the city of Baton Rouge, the property was owned originally by James Hillen,...