Discover Louisiana like never before with Check Out Louisiana, a statewide program from the Louisiana State Library that gives library cardholders free access to participating museums across the state. With just your library card, you can reserve an e-pass and explore Louisiana’s rich history, vibrant culture, music, art, sports, and more, all at no cost!
From historic homes and civil rights landmarks to aviation exhibits and world-class art collections, Louisiana’s museums bring the people, places, and events that shaped our state to life. Each destination offers its own unique story and unforgettable experience.
How to Reserve Your E-Pass
Reserving your pass is easy:
- Visit the Check Out Louisiana e-pass reservation page.
- Log in using your library card barcode number and PIN (last 4 digits of your library card number).
- Browse available offers by date or venue.
- Click “Show first available offer,” then “Reserve a different date” to view all available dates.
- Select your preferred date and confirm your reservation.
- Print your pass before your visit and bring it with you!
Please note: Once a pass has been printed, the reservation can no longer be canceled.
Check Out Louisiana – Key Rules
- Passes are free for adult resident library cardholders.
- Patrons may reserve up to four passes at a time, and each museum offers a limited number of passes per calendar year.
- Access passes through the secure site hosted by the Louisiana State Library using your library card login.
- Passes may be printed or shown on your phone (museum rules apply; ID may be required)
- Passes are date-specific and valid only for that day.
- Each museum pass may admit a different number of people — check details before booking.
- A limited number of passes are available, so reserve early.
- If you can’t use a reserved pass and haven’t printed or saved it, cancel it so others can enjoy it.
Participating Museums Include:
- 1850 House – New Orleans
- Alexandria Museum of Art – Alexandria
- Capitol Park Museum – Baton Rouge
- The Cabildo – New Orleans
- E.D. White Historic Site – Thibodaux
- The Historic New Orleans Collection – New Orleans
- Louisiana Civil Rights Museum – New Orleans
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum – Natchitoches
- Madame John’s Legacy – New Orleans (currently closed for restoration)
- The National WWII Museum – New Orleans
- New Orleans Jazz Museum – New Orleans
- New Orleans Museum of Art – New Orleans
- Pontchartrain Conservancy – New Orleans
- The Presbytère – New Orleans
- Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum – Patterson
- West Baton Rouge Museum – Port Allen
- Whitney Plantation – Wallace
Whether you’re planning a family outing, a weekend adventure, or a solo day trip, Check Out Louisiana makes it easy to explore the incredible cultural treasures in our own backyard.
Start planning your next museum visit today. Your library card is your ticket to Louisiana history! Visit checkoutlouisiana.org to learn more!
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