Take a Tour of Old State Capitol

Sporting a delightful and distinctive design, the Old State Capitol looks more like a castle than a historic governmental building. The Gothic-Revival-style Old State Capitol makes a dramatic impression on visitors passing by and is equally impressive on the inside. Two huge towers flank the main entrance, and the roof is crenelated. The building, which resembles an old castle, is set on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge.

Built between 1847 and 1852, the National Historic Landmark boasts a gorgeous Gothic Revival style: crenelations and towers are spied alongside a fantastic facade. Inside is just as striking, with a spectacular spiral staircase and stained glass dome lying at the center of many elegant halls and galleries. After the state’s seat of government was moved to the current capitol building in 1932, ‘Louisiana Castle,’ as it is also known, was used by various veterans’ organizations for several decades. This historic landmark building now houses a political history museum, which includes artifacts, documents, and interactive exhibits that explore the state's long history. Nowadays, it hosts the marvelous Museum of Political History, which has various educational and interactive exhibits on the history, culture, and heritage of the state.

Location: 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Website: https://louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/
Tel: 1 225-342-0500
Price: Free Admission
Hours: 10:00 AM - 16:00 PM
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