Louisiana's Old State Capitol sits on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge. Completed in 1849, the castle-like fortress …
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Mar 23, 2024
It truly is a beautiful building that has stunning curved staircase with a stained glass dome topping it off! There is so much history here and the unusual architecture that resembles a castle makes … Full review by 661darleneh
Feb 24, 2024
Beautiful building and grounds right on the river. Several informative and educational areas that were well done and presented. Would highly recommend. Full review by V6592KIchristopherm
Nov 19, 2023
Absolutely disgusted with the lying pack of thieves that work in the gift shop. I bought an item on 17th September 2023 which they'd run out of in the gift shop. They had some in the downstairs stock… Full review by lynw820
Where is the Handicap entrance? Which street accesses that entrance...My husband uses a rolling walker... Thank you
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The handicap entrance is by the Old State Capitol back parking lot. This lot is connected to a short road off of North Blvd. called St. Philip St. If you do enter the grounds from our main …
The handicap entrance is by the Old State Capitol back parking lot. This lot is connected to a short road off of North Blvd. called St. Philip St. If you do enter the grounds from our main entrance on North Blvd., there is a paved sidewalk that will lead you to the back door where the elevator will be right inside. We do have signage to help lead the way.
What are your hours in the winter? We will be there the week of Feb. 20th and would like to visit if we can. Thank you.
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The hours are consistent throughout the year. It's closed on Sundays and Mondays. Open from 10am to 4pm Tuesdays through Fridays and Saturdays hours 9am to 3pm. I …
The hours are consistent throughout the year. It's closed on Sundays and Mondays. Open from 10am to 4pm Tuesdays through Fridays and Saturdays hours 9am to 3pm. I believe it is closed on major holidays.
What is the cost for special exhibits, such as the upcoming "The Power of Children" exhibit?
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All exhibits at the Old State Capitol are free admission. The only charge we have is to see our Ghost of the Castle Show. It is a 12-minute film that gives you the history of the building in …
All exhibits at the Old State Capitol are free admission. The only charge we have is to see our Ghost of the Castle Show. It is a 12-minute film that gives you the history of the building in a very fun and colorful way! It is $3 per person.
There is no charge to visit the building and if there is a guided tour it should be little or nothing in terms of costs. It's of course operated by the State of Louisiana.
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