The West Baton Rouge Museum is the host site for the Greater Baton Rouge Regional History Day Contest. This year’s competition will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Registration for competitors and judges opens Thursday, December 1st, 2022. Read on...
The Museum seeks to create and install a mural celebrating the community’s Blues music heritage on the Juke Joint. The deadline for Request for Qualification submissions is February 15th, 2023. Read on...
In accompaniment to the Ron's Retro: Honoring Ronald Kennedy with Local Black Artists exhibit, the Museum is will be hosting the following workshops taught by the several of the featured artists. Read on...
The Museum is excited to introduce a new monthly program, Behind the Barn Doors. Join us on Sunday, February 5th in the Big RED Cypress Barn for demonstrations and instructional workshops including Blacksmithing, Spinning and Weaving, and Woodworking. Read on...
The Museum periodically hosts Lunchtime Lectures to accompany permanent and changing exhibits. This program features guest lecturers including scholars, historians, artists and authors to name a few who speak from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Read on...
The Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibit honoring Ronald Kennedy. This exhibit opens on January 19th, 2023 and will run through March 19th, 2023. Read on...
The Museum hosts this program for those who speak French, are learning French, or simply support the French language and culture in Louisiana. Speakers of any dialect and any skill level are welcome. Read on...
Please join us on Friday, February 17th, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for our monthly Historical Happy Hour. February's Happy Hour will feature the band, Sariah Storm and the Mysteries. Read on...
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. Read on...
The Museum is hosting a once a month Yoga workshop on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Classes will be led by twenty-six year veteran instructor, Elena Moreno-Keegan. All ages and skill levels are welcome, including first timers! Read on...
All lovers of Louisiana music are welcome to come by just to listen, cut a rug, or even play along! The January jam will be led by special guest Chad Huval, of Beausoleil and the Huval Family Band! Read on...
