We got a good parking spot right outside of the museum. The men at the desk were very friendly and helpful. The museum is on two floors - first floor is the history of Louisiana and the third floor is geographical. There were any videos and great displays of memorabilia. There was a section on Mardi Gras with lots of... More

Very entertaining museum with lots of hands on experience that will entertain adults as well as children. Make sure you see the shrimp trawler that the building was built around as well as the Mardi Gras float that lets you feel the experience of being in one of the parades. Take time to see the tribute to Huey Long, former... More

This is a very comprehensive museum that you can spend hours in if you wish, and it is located very near the State Capitol which is also a very interesting place to go.

This is an excellent museum just steps from the Louisiana State Capitol. I went with my son who is 8 on a class field trip and I think everyone loved it. My only complaint was that we weren't able to stay longer. There were 2 floors of history and artifacts. When we got there 2 of the teachers/curators put on... More

The Pink Floyd Laser light show at the Planetarium was beyond belief. I want to go back there again and again and again...

The Louisiana State Museum (Capitol Park Museum) is one of our favorite Baton Rouge attractions. If you only have time for three downtown sights, see this museum, the state capitol, and the old governor's mansion. The state museum is housed in a large, modern building that provides the space for the large and varied exhibits. A tour of the museum... More

This museum has something for everyone. It has great science exhibitions, as well as art by regional artists. The exhibitions are continually changing, so who knows what you'll get to see. It's well worth the trip.

Liked the information and history. It did not have any information about hurricane Katrina yet. It was free so a great stop to spend 1-2 hours at. Do not miss the third floor as that was as enjoyable as the first.

very nice little museum about the history of the acadians and louisiana and the time periods. if you want to learn about louisiana this is the place to come. it even has a shrimp boat inside. it has a 1st and a 3rd floor. 1st floor was better than 3rd floor but all in all it was very nice with... More