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Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

A museum located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of materials from the cultures of 18th and 19th century rural Louisianans.

Admission: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for children ages 6-12.

Hours:

• Open 8am-5pm daily.

• Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Address: 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone: (225) 225-7244

Website: www.lsu.edu/rurallife

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The Old Louisiana State Capitol

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

Admission: Free

Hours: 10am-4pm Tuesday-Friday and 9am-3pm on Saturday.

Address: 100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Phone: (225) 342-0500

Website: www.louisianaoldstatecapitol.org

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