July 4th Fest

Come out and enjoy great food, live music, and fireworks for the 4th of July! The 4th of July fest will take place in Downtown Port Allen. This FREE event is open to the public.

Live Music

5 - 6:30 PM: Rockin' Mozart School of Music Youth Bands

7 - ...

New Mississippi River Bridge Project

Now's the time to speak your mind! Take this online survey in regards to the placement of the New Mississippi River Bridge. Citizens can also stay updated and informed on any new meetings regarding the bridge.

New Utility Online Payment System

West Baton Rouge Parish Utilities is Introducing Our New and Updated Online Payment Portal

Starting April 1st, 2022, You will need to set up an account in the new Paystar system even if you have an existing account.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have auto pa...

Intracoastal Canal Bridge Replacement

Check here to get status updates on the DOTD Intracoastal Canal Bridge Replacement.

LA 1/LA 415 Connector Project

The LA 1 / LA 415 Connector ProjectH.005121The solution to Intracoastal Waterway Bridge safety, evacuation and bottleneck issues

Support HB 578 That Dedicates Funds for LA 415 / LA 1 Connector

House Bill 578 would dedicate economic development proceeds from...

Vision West

Vision West is published quarterly as a cooperative endeavor of West Baton Rouge Parish government agencies to educate residents about projects, activities, and services in the parish.

Teachers' Institute 2022 - The Art of Angela Gregory

Registration is now open to in-service K-12 teachers for this years Teachers' Institute. Participants will produce a lesson based on the life and work of New Orleans native Angela Gregory.

A Grand Gala Set for July Historical Happy Hour

Join the West Baton Rouge Museum for its monthly Historical Happy Hour on Friday, July 15th, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This month’s Happy Hour will treat the public to a gala affair in celebration of the Angela Gregory exhibit grand opening. Fe...

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...

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.

Express Your Own Style Chapeaux Party

Join us for an evening of fancy and festive fascinators with Chapeaux! Recently profiled by The Advocate and In Register, Chapeaux founders, Karla and Jenn, will guide you through the process of creating a unique headpiece that expresses a style all your ...

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...

Blast from the Past Summer History Camp

Blast from the Past will be offered from June 20th through June 24th and again, June 27th through July 1st. Registration is now OPEN!

For more information regarding Blast from the Past Summer History Camp click here.

From Sugar to Rum

Come take a close look at the process of converting sugar from Alma Plantation into rum. The Museum is partnering with Three Roll Estate to bring you this new exhibit.

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 ...

Hobey Ford's Animalia

Entertainment for all ages- Hobey Ford's "Animalia" is a spellbinding , magical, up-close exploration of the animal world.  From the metamorphosis of a butterfly, to the flight of the bald eagle and the playful romp of otters.  ...

Pool Opening/new hours

Pool opens Memorial Day weekend.  Pool hours will be Tues.-Thurs.  11a.m.-4p.m. and Fri.-Sun.  1pm-6pm.   The pool will be closed on Mondays for cleaning. The pool is open to the public at no charge.  The pool ...

Senior Spirit

Senior Spirit is a group of 300 active seniors (age 50+) in West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes who enjoy traveling, walking, dancing, dining, birdwatching, and biking together. Weekly activities include aerobics, weights, quilting, card games, and co...

Vision West

Vision West is published quarterly as a cooperative endeavor of West Baton Rouge Parish government agencies to educate residents about projects, activities, and services in the parish.