Louisiana National Guard Museums

Louisiana National Guard Museums Louisiana military history, with an emphasis on the militia and National Guard. The larger facility, the Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Admission is free.
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The Louisiana National Guard Museums are dedicated to educating the public about the history of the Louisiana National Guard and other aspects of Louisiana military history. Military History and Weapons Museum, is located at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward. It exhibits the history of the state's militia and National Guard from colonial times through modern day missions. The Louis

iana Maneuvers and Military Museum,located at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, also covers Guard history, but focuses more heavily on the contributions of Central Louisiana. The Louisiana Maneuvers during World War II, centered at Camp Beauregard, represented the largest domestic training exercises in the nation's history. Both museums are inside active military bases. While a photo ID is required for entry, our MPs are always glad to welcome you and give you directions once inside.

05/29/2026
Have you ever wondered how the peace sign came to be? We have a great article on it in our recent newsletter. Check it ...
05/29/2026

Have you ever wondered how the peace sign came to be? We have a great article on it in our recent newsletter. Check it out! Visit our website geauxguardmuseums.com. ☮️

05/29/2026
05/29/2026
We had an exciting and interesting Memorial Day weekend with a visit from several of the Seminole Nation's people. They ...
05/27/2026

We had an exciting and interesting Memorial Day weekend with a visit from several of the Seminole Nation's people. They enjoyed a guided tour of our museum, the historic garrison and a look at some of our archival material related to their history.

During the period of Indian Removal in the mid-19th century, thousands of Seminoles and Muscogee (Creek) Indians passed through New Orleans, forced from their homelands in Florida and Alabama to resettle in the Oklahoma Territory. Between 1837 and 1859, many of the tribal groups were confined at Jackson Barracks as they awaited transport up the Mississippi River by steamboat.

Not ones to let a little rain keep us from what's important, we were honored to host the 9th Cavalry and 25th Infantry B...
05/26/2026

Not ones to let a little rain keep us from what's important, we were honored to host the 9th Cavalry and 25th Infantry Buffalo Soldiers of Louisiana as they lay a wreath and conducted a ceremony to memorialize those soldiers who gave their lives in service. 🌹

The Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum includes copies of LIFE magazine from the World War II years in the Home Fro...
05/23/2026

The Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum includes copies of LIFE magazine from the World War II years in the Home Front exhibit because it was a major source of news and pictures about the war that kept members of many households informed about war progress. 📪

Jerry Sanson Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum May 2026 The Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum includes copies of LIFE magazine from the World War II years in the Home Front exhibit because it was a major source of news and pictures about the war that kept members of many house...

Our next presentation in the History Speaker Series! Mark your calendars!
05/22/2026

Our next presentation in the History Speaker Series! Mark your calendars!

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6400 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA
70117

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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(504) 278-8664

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