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SugarFest 2023

Come have a sweet ole time on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM This annual sweet celebration of the sugarcane harvest has been growing strong since 1995. 

SugarFest provides visitors of all ages with a free opportunity to learn ab...

Café Français

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.

Behind the Barn Doors

The museum is excited to introduce a new monthly program, Behind the Barn Doors. Join us on the first Sunday of the month in the Big RED Cypress Barn for featured demonstrations and instructional workshops including Blacksmithing, Spinning and Weaving, an...

Exploration in Genealogy, "Fragile Grounds: Louisiana's Endangered Cemeteries"

Join us on October 7 from 10AM – 12 Noon as we explore “Fragile Grounds: Louisiana’s Endangered Cemeteries” with Jessica Schexnayder and Mary Manhein. PLEASE NOTE: This month’s genealogy workshop will be held at the West Baton Rouge Library.

Old Time Music Open Jam

Old Time Music Open Jam is held on the second Sunday of every month from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.  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 ...

Angela Gregory: Portraits & Process

Join the West Baton Rouge Museum as we celebrate the second in an exhibit series titled Angela Gregory: Portraits & Process. 

Guest curated by Elizabeth Chubbuck Weinstein, the project marks the most comprehensive look at the artist’...

The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue

The Museum presents The River Is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue. Opening June 17th, this exhibit traces 45 years of the river in Rodrigue’s paintings and explores the ways he used the river as a reference to Cajun heritage and the journey of life.

Lunchtime Screening: "The Original King Bee"

On October 12th, 2023 at 12:00 PM, the Museum is pleased to host a Lunchtime Film Screening of “The Original King Bee Documentary.” This 90-minute film documents the life and career of Baton Rouge Blues legend, Slim Harpo in a story told by James “Slim Ha...

Le Jam

Jam sessions are open for any musician to join in to play traditional Louisiana songs. 

As part of its cultural offerings, the West Baton Rouge Museum is hosting this program to allow musicians to informally play acoustic instruments including fid...

Merry Not Scary Halloween

Fall is finally upon us, and we are getting ready for Spooky Season at the Museum! Please join us for the annual “Merry-Not-Scary Halloween” event. This evening event will take place on Friday, October 20, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM.

School Tours with Wendy Rodrigue

West Baton Rouge Museum is pleased to welcome Wendy Rodrigue, widow of the late George Rodrigue the week of Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27th, 2023 to lead school tours through the current exhibit, The River is the Road: Paintings by Georg...

Ethel Claiborne Dameron Lecture Series - George Rodrigue: Reflections of Love

The West Baton Rouge Historical Association is pleased to host its annual Ethel Claiborne Dameron Lecture Series on Sunday, October 29th at 2 PM. This year’s event will feature guest speaker, Wendy Rodrigue, widow of Louisiana artist, George Rodrigue.

Yoga Workshops

The West Baton Rouge 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 with a life-long passion for living well and helping others li...