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Hazardous Materials Collection Day

The Hazardous Materials Collection Day will be on October 30, 2021. This will take place at Alexander Park, 250 Elaine Street, in Brusly from 8 AM to 12 Noon. For more information about Household Hazardous Materials Click Here.

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Merry not Scary Halloween

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.

Places People Remember: Selected Drawings by Stan Routh

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.

Music Behind the Gates

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.

Louisiana Birds

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.

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.

Historical Happy Hour

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!

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.

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!