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All person & artist museums to visit in Baton Rouge

Explore the lives and works of notable individuals at 3 museums in Baton Rouge dedicated to specific persons and artists. These museums offer a deep dive into their contributions and legacy.

Are you curious about the lives of remarkable individuals? Here are the top person and artist museums in Baton Rouge:

  1. Magnolia Mound Plantation1

    Magnolia Mound Plantation

     Baton Rouge, LA
    The Magnolia Mound Plantation House, located near the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a French Creole house built in 1791. This historic structure is a testament to the architectural influences of early settlers from France and the West Indies. It is one of the earliest buildings in the present-day city of Baton Rouge and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1972.
     4.1
    History & Anthropology History
  3. USS KIDD Veterans Museum2

    USS KIDD Veterans Museum

     Baton Rouge, LA
    The USS Kidd (DD-661) is a significant piece of American naval history. This Fletcher-class destroyer is the first ship of the US Navy to bear the name of Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd. Kidd was killed on the deck of the USS Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941, making him the first American officer to die during World War II and the first American admiral to be killed in combat.
     4.1
    History & Anthropology HistoryScience & Technology Science
  4. 3

    Baton Rouge Gallery

     Baton Rouge, LA
    The Baton Rouge Gallery, established in 1966, is a multi-media art gallery situated in the historic City Park of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This gallery is one of the oldest artist co-ops in the United States and plays a significant role in Baton Rouge's arts community. The gallery was initially formed by eight artists to not only display their own work but also that of other local artists. Over the years, the gallery has grown and now includes over 50 contemporary artists who work in a wide array of mediums.
     4.2
    Art & Design Art