Rodrigue Before the Blue Dog exhibition opens November 22, 2024, at the Cabildo
The Cabildo

Now Open! Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog

A new exhibition celebrating the early work of internationally acclaimed Louisiana artist George Rodrigue is now open at the Cabildo.
Cane River Reconstruction: An illustrated recreation of the Cane River and Metoyer homesite as it would have appeared during the late colonial period in the Cane River region of Natchitoches, Louisiana. This detailed rendering, created by the University College London Museum Studies Program, is based on GIS mapping and archaeological excavations of the present-day site, offering a glimpse into the landscape and architecture of this historically significant area.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum

Creole Origins: Cane River Diasporas, 1770–1830

A new exhibition offering an in-depth exploration of the Cane River Creole culture is now open in Natchitoches, LA.
Billy Cannon's LSU Helmet #20
Capitol Park Museum

Billy Cannon: They Called Him Legend

The new exhibition opens at Capitol Park Museum on Tuesday, December 17!
Costume illustrations by famed designer San Nicholas
The Presbytere

To Be a Star: The Carnival Costume Designs of San Nicholas

New exhibition is open now at the Presbytère!
Listening station at the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum
Louisiana Civil Rights Museum

Introducing the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum

Come learn about the past and be inspired to create a better future.
Capitol Park Museum exhibition entrance in Baton Rouge (Photo by P.J. Hahn)
Capitol Park Museum

Explore Louisiana's vast history and culture all in one place.

From a Civil War-era submarine to swamp pop, discover it all at Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge.
A happy, newly married couple share a kiss on top of the Cabildo overlooking Jackson Square

Where your special day becomes a part of history...

Support Louisiana State Museums by hosting your private event with us.
Historical baseball memorabilia on display at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum. (Photo by P.J. Hahn)
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum

Discover the G.O.A.T.s of Louisiana

Plan your visit to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum in Natchitoches!
chaperoned group of school children explore a history exhibition (photo by Mark J. Sindler/Louisiana State Museum)

Book a Field Trip! 

Louisiana State Museums have a wide array of educational programs for school groups of all ages.

Each Louisiana State Museum location holds a place of its own in the state’s rich history. These remarkable sites are woven into the fabric of the French Quarter, nestled on the banks of scenic Bayou Lafourche in rural Cajun country and an award-winning masterpiece in northwest Louisiana. 

They’re part of a system of National Historic Landmarks showcasing Louisiana’s history and culture, which are unlike any other state. Visit one of our ten locations and see how Louisianans have lived and continue to live, contributing as few have to America’s identity, soul, and energy.

Find a Louisiana State Museum Near You

Click on a highlighted region of the map to see all the Louisiana State Museums in that region.

Natchitoches
Sportsmans Paradise
Natchitoches

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum is housed in a stunning, award-winning contemporary structure in Natchitoches. This collection honors elite Louisiana athletes and documents the rich traditions and distinct cultures of northwest Louisiana, which date to the pre-Columbian era.

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Patterson
The exterior view of Wedell Williams Avaiation Museum
Patterson

The Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum in Patterson is the official state aviation and cypress sawmill industry museum. It houses two very important collections documenting our history in the early years of flight and in the development of milling in south Louisiana.

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Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge, the Capitol Park Museum—the largest Louisiana State Museum site—explores Louisiana culture, combing the rich resources of the state’s history, food, music, industry and agriculture to tell the compelling story of Louisiana and its people.

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Thibodaux
E.D. White historic site exterior view from down a path
Thibodaux

The E.D. White Historic Site near Thibodaux preserves the former home of two of Louisiana's foremost political figures: Edward Douglas White, who was governor from 1835 to 1839, and his son, Edward Douglass White, who was appointed to the United States Supreme Court in 1894 and served as chief justice from 1910 to 1921. The home dates anywhere from the late 18th century to the 1820s, based on its architectural features.

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New Orleans
Exterior view of The Cabildo
New Orleans

Your visit to New Orleans’ historic French Quarter would not be complete without a stop at Jackson Square, which is where you will find the Cabildo. This elegant Spanish colonial building neighbors St. Louis Cathedral and houses many rare artifacts of America’s history.

The Presbytere Exterior at night
New Orleans

The Presbytère was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana’s singular past and its vibrant present. Inside you'll find exhibitions about Louisiana's Mardi Gras traditions and the riveting exhibition, Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond.

Exterior of the The New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint
New Orleans

The New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates jazz in the city where it was born. Through dynamic interactive exhibitions, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities, and engaging musical performances, the music New Orleans made famous is explored in all its forms. Stop by for FREE daily concerts!

1850 exterior view
New Orleans

Few places offer the chance to experience the lifestyle of our ancestors from more than 150 years ago. The 1850 House is one of these rare places, offering a glimpse of upper-middle-class life in antebellum New Orleans, the most prosperous period in the city’s history.

Exterior of Madame John's Legacy
New Orleans

Anyone with an eye for architecture will want to check out Madame John’s Legacy in the historic French Quarter. It is one of the finest 18th-century building complexes in Louisiana and one of the best examples of French colonial architecture in North America. Built in 1788 following a devastating fire that destroyed eighty percent of the city, it was constructed in the French colonial style that prevailed before the disaster.

LA Civil Rights Museum Rendering
New Orleans

More than 30 years in the making, the museum honors Louisiana’s unique place in the national Civil Rights movement as well as its heroes, demonstrating their impact and significance today.

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