old arsenal museum

Nice self guided tour of the arsenal where they made and stored gun powder for the civil war. The whole walking tour of the capitol was great.

This is a small museum with a lot of empty gun powder barrels. There is a self guided tour. If you take some time, there is a lot to learn. You can also take a quick look.

It's a small place and it won't take too much of your time but you won't miss this for sure. Informative and fun. If you want to Have a little taste of how the soldiers lived during the civil war you have to visit it. Free entrance.

Not really much to this place. It was interesting but it's small and we only spent maybe a half hour here. The grounds, though, are gorgeous. During the cooler months I imagine it is a lot nicer here, but it was SCORCHING hot when we were there. The staff was friendly and informative.

The Old Arsenal Museum is located next to the Louisiana State Capital. The museum itself is small but still provides a lot of good information. It is free and open Tuesday through Saturday from 0900 to 1600. It is self-paced, but there is someone inside who will answer any questions that you may have. The museum is located in the original powder magazine, although the other buildings that made up the original site no longer exist.The museum provides a history about the powder magazine and the surrounding grounds from when it first was built through the time the new capital building was constructed. When I first walked in I didn’t think much and expected a very quick walkthrough. However there were a lot of interesting displays about the military history of the area. If you are interested in American history you will get a lot out of the museum. Little kids probably will not be that excited, however the museum is geared more to those whose interest is in the military.Along one of the walls remains some of the original graffiti from when Union forces occupied the magazine and other buildings during the civil war and the Battle of Baton Rouge. Various munitions are also on display and how the magazine was designed to protect the ammunition and powder during a battle. There is a brochure at the front desk with a brief outline at various numbered spots in the museum. I would plan on around 30 minutes as a mark on the wall to see everything in the museum. Once finished inside I would recommend walking up the Indian mound located next to the museum. It provides a good view of the Mississippi River and the museum from an elevated position. The grounds around the museum are also a nice place to take a stroll. If you are in Baton Rouge and in the area of the capital grounds, the Old Arsenal Museum should be on your list to visit.

We visited the state capitol grounds and were directed toward the state's Liberty Bell, a point of interest located near the Old Arsenal. Fortunately for us, it was Louisiana-hot & humid and the Old Arsenal looked like a respite. We were greeted by a very pleasant and knowledgable host who guided us through the exhibit (we were the only guests at the time.)The exhibit is simple, yet informative. We learned a lot about the logistics behind storing gunpowder as well as a history of the defense of the area through many American conflicts. Besides soaking up the air conditioning, we absorbed information about a small facet of Baton Rouge. The Old Arsenal is certainly worth the short visit.

I tried to find a parking spot for awhile and then paid for the sport only to find out that the museum was closed that day/time. We did walk around the park and enjoyed the monuments.

Nice little museum, plus it is free, has AC and bathrooms! It is part of the Capitol park complex. There are a lot of pretty paths around the building. The building itself is small and doesn't take long to see, but it is informative and worth checking out.

Lovely grounds with great photo opps of the State Capital Building. Free entry and self-guided tour. The building is amazing. Nearby is an Indian mound as well.

Just a couple minutes walk from the Capitol building, the Old Arsenal building was constructed to store the powder to keep it dry and safe during attack. It has some nice displays of civil war projectiles, and a boat model of an ironclad. Worth the visit IMO.

Being right next to the state capitol I always pass by this museum when showing visitors the capitol grounds. It is a very nice exhibit and is free. It is great for the history buff and anyone who is just a little bit interested in Louisiana history. Good for kids and not very big. You can probably do the tour in under a half hour. There is no need to drive after touring the capitol it is a short walk through the grounds.

There is a very small museum but it is very interesting and definitely worth the short hike from the Louisiana State Capitol Building. And there is no charge for it so you should definitely stop in if you are a history buff.

Nicely restored powder magazine from the early 1800's. Fascinating military history of Baton Rouge and Louisiana. Occupied by Union forces during the Civil War and there is writing on a wall from that time.

This is a small museum with a very authentic look and feel, as the building once served as an armory. It has displays of ammunition, and ammunition and gunpowder storage areas, and military flags. I could easily picture this as a working wartime site. The grounds are really lovely and very well-kept. At the top of a little knoll on the grounds are a pair of cannons that overlook the river. A nice spot for photographers.

Very interesting. Love the war history here. Kids loved playing on the cannons around the area. Grounds are very pretty and well kept.