Museum of Political History - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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BruceS
N 30° 26.808 W 091° 11.355
15R E 673869 N 3369688
History museum located in the old state capitol building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Waymark Code: WM7484
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2009
Views: 9
The Museum of Political History opened in 1994 and is maintained by the Louisiana Secretary of State. The museum is located in the restored former state capitol building. The museum maintains a collections artifacts and documents related to the political history of Louisiana. The museum has extensive collection of items related to former Governor and Senator Huey Long including the gun used to kill him. The building itself is a site to visit, the Gothic Revival styled building has the appearance of a castle.
Theme:
Political and cultural history of Louisiana
Street Address:
100 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m.
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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