Louisiana's Old State Capitol

A National Historic Landmark standing high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. Houses the Old State Capital Museum of Political History which contains several state of the art exhibits. Louisiana's "castle-on-the-river" is the recipient of distinguished awards for architecture and exhibit design. Climb the cast iron staircase and view a stained glass cathedral dome in this unique blend of Gothic and Victorian architecture. Admission to the museum is FREE.

Get a sneak peak of the Virtual Tour and see the Castle on the River from afar.