Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge

Name: Old State Capitol
Address: 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, 70801-1502, United States
Telephone: +1 800-488-2968

#5 among attractions in Baton Rouge

Museum, Top attraction, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture, More...

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The Old Louisiana State Capitol, also known as the State House, is a historic government building, and now a museum, at 100 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. It housed the Louisiana State Legislature from the mid-19th century until the current capitol tower building was constructed from 1929-32. ()

Built: 1847 (177 years ago)Coordinates: 30°26'48"N, 91°11'21"W

Address

100 North BlvdDowntownBaton Rouge 70801-1502 United States

Contact

+1 800-488-2968

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Old State Capitol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Louisiana State Capitol, Belle of Baton Rouge, St. Joseph Cathedral, Capitol Park Museum.

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Landmark building with a viewing deck
Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge
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~1720 ftS
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Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge
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Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place, Church
St. Joseph Cathedral, Baton Rouge
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0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Capitol Park Museum, Baton Rouge
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~1150 ftS
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USS Kidd, Baton Rouge
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0.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Pentagon Barracks, Baton Rouge
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1 miNE
Museum, History museum
Louisiana Governor's Mansion, Baton Rouge
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~660 ftS
Concert hall, Theater, Concerts and shows
Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge
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~1260 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old Governor's Mansion, Baton Rouge
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
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30°26'51"N • 91°11'21"W
LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old State Capitol open?

Old State Capitol is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Old State Capitol?

Nearby attractions include Shaw Center for the Arts, Baton Rouge (2 min walk), LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge (2 min walk), Louisiana Art & Science Museum, Baton Rouge (3 min walk), Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge (4 min walk).

How to get to Old State Capitol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old State Capitol:

Bus

North Blvd Transit Hub (1 min walk)
FlixBus Baton Rouge • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (5 min walk)