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Louisiana State Archives

The Louisiana State Archives is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  For questions regarding visiting the Louisiana State Archives, please call 225-922-1000.

The Archives Research Library hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and patrons wishing to research archival materials from the permanent collections are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance by calling 225-922-1208. Access to archival material ends at 3 p.m. on weekdays.

The State Archives is suspending its first Saturday openings for the remainder of the year, due to the heavy elections cycle and early voting which takes place at the Archives in October and November.

The Archives is located at 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

The mailing address for all agency business is P.O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125.

Community Services

Archives Lobby 
225.922.1000 general inquiries
225.922.2521 facility reservations
225.922.0433 fax

Research Library
225.922.1208 genealogy and research
225.922.2012 vital records
225.922.0433 fax

Agency Services

Historical & Permanent Records
225.922.0420

Imaging & Preservation Services
225.925.7552
225.922.0002 fax

Records Management & Retention
225.922.0104
225.922.1220 fax

Records Center
225.922.1224 temporary records storage
225.922.2513 fax

Museums

Museums Division
225.342.0500