** coming soon **
Visit the Old State Capitol and see the documents that doubled the size of the United States. Follow the story of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase to more learn about the greatest land deal in history.
Corn Pone, Pot Likker and LSU Football -- Come see Huey Long pontificate on these and other topics dear to his heart. This life-like animatronic of the Kingfish is the closest you'll ever get to
This permanent exhibition traces the movement from 1803-1932 of the various state houses that have been the seat of Louisiana government -- New Orleans, Donaldsonville, Baton Rouge, Opelousas and Shre
This one of a kind exhibition engages the visitor in the political process through voting, identifying party platforms and personalizing legislative activities. 'We the People' seeks to emph
This exhibition is composed of 50 black and white environmental portraits by photographer Barbara T. Beirne of teenagers who have immigrated to the United States or are second generation Americans. Ac
The demonstration shows off some of the elephants' skills, as well as establishes a bond between the animals and their handlers.
Every Friday evening (weather permitting), the public is invited to explore the skies above the Observatory. The Friday night astronomy lecture series begins indoors at 7:30 p.m. with a presentation.