West Baton Rouge Museum | West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

National History Day

National History Day is an academic national history fair that allows middle and high school students to develop papers, documentaries, exhibitions, performances, and websites for participation in regional, state, and national contests. Additional Info...
Juke Joint Men

The West Baton Rouge Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibition and publication entitled Juke Joint Men. The exhibit features the collages of local bluesmen by J K Lawson and the musically inspired metal sculptures of Port Allen native Ronald Trahan. Additional Info...
Artists of West Baton Rouge

Inspired by the announcement of Port Allen’s Cultural District designation, our first exhibit of 2020 will spotlight the Artists of West Baton Rouge. Our parish is home to many talented artisans and we are excited to share their work with our visitors. Additional Info...
Old Time Music Open Jam

Jam sessions are open for any musician to join in to play tunes including but not limited to Old Country, Bluegrass, Cajun and folk music. The public is invited to sit in free of charge. Additional Info...
Cafe Francais

Café français was inaugurated in response to requests by visitors for a venue to meet and enjoy the French language. It is free and open to anyone interested in attending Additional Info...
Le Jam

The Museum will host Cajun French Music Jam Sessions sponsored by the Baton Rouge CFMA Chapter the 3rd Sunday of each month from 3-5pm. A different artist will lead a group of interested musicians during each session. So grab your instrument and join in!
Historical Happy Hour

On the 4th Wednesday of every month, join us for intellectual discussions, music, and of course, a drink. Each month we will host a different speaker, musician, panel, or any combination of the 3. You bring the drinks, we bring the history--see you soon!
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