Join the West Baton Rouge Museum and West Baton Rouge Parish Library for our annual “Merry not Scary- Still Socially Distant- Halloween.” This FREE event will take place Friday, October 22 from 6:30-9:00 PM on the grounds of the West Baton Rouge Museum. Additional Info...
Come have a sweet time at the West Baton Rouge Museum’s SugarFest on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This annual sweet celebration of the sugar cane harvest has been growing strong since 1995. SugarFest is FREE and open to the public. Additional Info...
Contact the museum to reserve your spot in the six week series exploring poured acrylic painting with instructor Kellie Rountree! Space is limited and registration is $75. Classes will take place every Monday from 10 - 11:30 AM starting October 18th.
Places People Remember: Selected Drawings by Stan Routh will open September 11, 2021. The exhibit will feature watercolors and drawings of architectural landmarks and historical structures in towns throughout Louisiana. Additional Info...
On September 18th, 2021 the West Baton Rouge Museum will open the exhibition entitled Music Behind the Gates, which explores the life of prison inmates and their escape through music. The exhibit will run through January 2, 2022. Additional Info...
Louisiana Birds is an exhibit from New Orleans based artist and author Katherine Klimitas, known for her watercolors of animals and insects. The exhibit provides an intimate look at the beautiful array of birds that reside in our pass through our state. Additional Info...
This exhibit examines the changing appearance of the iconic Evangeline through the paraphernalia produced since her inception. It also explores the evolution of Acadian and Cajun identity through her ever-shifting and controversial persona. Additional Info...
On the 3rd Friday 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!
Café français was inaugurated in response to requests by visitors for a venue to meet and enjoy the French language. Café français meets on the first Friday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Additional Info...
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...
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!
