West Baton Rouge Museum | West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

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Build A Boat

Sign up as an individual or a team to build a wooden boat that will last a lifetime. Learn about the rich tradition of boat building, craftsmanship, and water safety! Upon completion it will be eligible for a title from Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. Additional Info...
Art by Bourgeois: Douglas Bourgeois

The West Baton Rouge Museum will open the Art by Bourgeois: Douglas Bourgeois exhibition June 5th, showcasing Douglas Bourgeois' works which express pop culture in a vivid manner. Bourgeois is represented by Arthur Roger Gallery in New Orleans. Additional Info...
Evangeline: Evolution of an Icon

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...
Café Français

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...
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...
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!