Activity Overview
Are you wondering how French became the second official language in the state of Louisiana? Learn more about the state, the early beginnings of its people, and the main influences to the Louisianan culture at the Capitol Park Museum. The museum features informative and educational exhibits, including videos and artifacts, suitable for adults and older kids. A visit to the Capitol Park Museum will give you a glimpse of the state's diverse history. The time that you will need to see the entire museum depends on you. If you will take the time read all the information written out on display, you will need an entire day to finish seeing the 2-storey museum.
Things to Do
- Visit the permanent exhibits called Grounds for Greatness: Lousiana and the Nation and Experiencing Louisiana: Discovering the Soul of America. The displays feature Louis Armstrong, Huey Long, the Mardi Gras, and the economy founded on the Mississippi River. Also learn more about the contributions of the cajuns and American Indians to the state's culture.
- Check out the artifacts on display such as the shrimping machine, sugarcane harvester, a scale-model drilling rig, and a submarine that dates back to the Civil War.
Capitol Park Museum Insider Tips
- Call ahead to check for parking availability on weekdays. Parking is free on weekends.
- Discounts are offered for group tours with reservations. Get 20% discount when you get tickets to 2 or more museums in Louisiana.
