Louisiana Governor's Mansion Museum
Official governor residence in Baton Rouge with historic architecture
Baton Rouge's Louisiana Governor's Mansion serves as the state's official residence; visitors tour its formal rooms during public openings and see its architecture close to the State Capitol.
Louisiana Governor's Mansion at a Glance#
Address: 100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA (Governor’s Mansion area)
Website: https://www.louisianagovernor.gov/
Admission: Public tours may be offered on select days; otherwise viewable from the street
How to Get to Louisiana Governor's Mansion#
Located in downtown Baton Rouge near the Louisiana State Capitol. From I-110 or US-190, follow signs to the capitol complex and the governor’s mansion. Street parking and municipal lots are available nearby.
Tips for Visiting Louisiana Governor's Mansion#
- Plan a short visit to see the exterior architecture and then walk to nearby state capitol grounds for additional monuments and gardens.
- Check ahead for any scheduled public tours or events at the mansion - these are often limited and require reservations.
- Photography from the public sidewalks is allowed, but interior photography (if tours are available) may be restricted.
Best Time to Visit Louisiana Governor's Mansion#
Best in spring or autumn to avoid Louisiana's intense summer heat and humidity.
Weather & Climate near Louisiana Governor's Mansion#
Louisiana Governor's Mansion's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1609 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (156 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).
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