Pentagon Barracks Museum
Pentagon Barracks Museum is a history museum in Baton Rouge housed in a distinctive five-sided building structure. The collection displays artifacts and exhibits that document various periods of American history and local development through its galleries.
The building dates to the pre-Civil War era and originally served as a military barracks complex for the U.S. Army. Over time it was transformed into a cultural venue preserving the history of the region and nation.
The museum is located downtown and is easily accessible on foot, especially from nearby local streets. Visitors should allow time to explore the exhibits at a relaxed pace and appreciate the building's historical architecture.
The building's pentagon design was militarily inspired and makes it a distinctive landmark in the city. This geometric form is uncommon and helps set the place apart from typical museum structures.
Location: Downtown Development District
Location: Baton Rouge
Address: North 3rd Street
Website: https://nps.gov/nr/travel/louisiana/pen.htm
GPS coordinates: 30.45552,-91.18934
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07
Baton Rouge preserves its history through several sites that showcase Louisiana's development. The State Capitol building, an art deco structure from 1932, towers over downtown at 140 meters high and offers a view of the Mississippi River and its surroundings from its observation deck. Nearby, the Former Governor's Residence from 1850 exemplifies Southern colonial architecture with its white columns, while the Magnolia Mound Plantation, established in 1791, reconstructs the life of French cotton planters. The city’s museums document different aspects of regional history. The LSU Rural Life Museum houses artifacts and documents on Louisiana's farming techniques from the 18th to the 20th century. The USS Kidd, a World War II destroyer moored on the Mississippi, exhibits collections on American naval history. Louisiana State University's campus features the LSU Tiger Stadium, built in 1924 and capable of holding over 100,000 spectators. The city also has natural areas such as the Bluebonnet Marsh Nature Center with its 43 hectares of marsh accessible via trails, as well as a zoo with 800 animals across 200 species.
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