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We look forward to showing off the Old Governor’s Mansion, also known as “The House That Huey Built.”
Walk-ins are welcome! We offer free, self—guided tours. Maps and instructions on a virtual tour are available upon arrival at the front desk.
Request a Tour
To request a guided tour for a group or for a field trip, please fill out the “Request a Tour” form. Guided tours take approximately 30 minutes to an hour, but you are always welcome to self-guide at your own pace.
Photo Shoots
Photography sessions, including bridal photographs, must be scheduled in advance and are allowed in designated areas on the first and second floors. Photographers and their clients will be required to work around visitors, exhibit items and items set-up for events. Photos must be taken during regular operating hours and must be completed during a 2-hour appointment. There is a $200 fee for photo sessions and payment arrangements must be made in advance. Photographs taken only on the grounds are free of charge but must be scheduled in advance and must be taken during regular business hours.
Admission is Free
Museum Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Getting Here
Louisiana Old Governor’s Mansion
502 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
We are closed for the following holidays
2024:
New Year’s Day Observed January 1, 2024 (Monday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 15, 2024 (Monday)
Mardi Gras February 13, 2024 (Tuesday)
Good Friday March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Memorial Day May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Juneteenth Day June 19, 2024
Independence Day July 4, 2024 (Thursday)
Labor Day September 2, 2024 (Monday)
Election Day November 5, 2024 (Tuesday) Veterans Day November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving November 28-29, 2024 (Thursday-Friday)
The Mansion will be closed to the public for cyclical maintenance from December 23, 2024 through January 12, 2025
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
Please also consider a visit to our companion museum, the Old State Capitol. Located on the same side of the street and just three blocks toward the river, the Old State Capitol also offers FREE admission. Note that the OSC has different operating times.