Westside Christmas Fest

Westside Christmas Fest

Featuring live music Friday and Saturday night, Dec. 20-21, the new Westside Christmas Fest will be your not-to-be-missed holiday event!Santa will visit both nights, with a free treat for the kids, and they can ride a train through ...

Calling All WBR Artists

Inspired by the announcement of Port Allen’s Cultural District designation, our first exhibit of 2020 will spotlight the Artists of West Baton Rouge. Our parish is home to many talented artisans and we are excited to share their work with our visitors.

Juke Joint Men

Juke Joint Men features collages of local bluesmen by JK Lawson and musically inspired metal sculptures of Ronald Trahan. It runs through December 20. The publication, Juke Joint Men, is available at the museum gift shop and select retailers.

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.

Notice of Public Hearings

Task Force

Learn more about the West Baton Rouge Emergency Response Task Force.

When You Call 911

Learn more about what happens when you dial 911.

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One Half of the People

On loan from the National Archives Traveling Exhibits Service, the museum’s fall exhibit One Half of the People: Women in American History highlights women’s evolving rights and roles in our society.

Calling All WBR Artists

Inspired by the announcement of Port Allen’s Cultural District designation, our first exhibit of 2020 will spotlight the Artists of West Baton Rouge. Our parish is home to many talented artisans and we are excited to share their work with our visitors.

Ole 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.

Cafe Francais

Café français was inaugurated in response to requests by visitors for a venue to meet and enjoy the French language. It is free and open to anyone interested in attending

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!

Juke Joint Men

Juke Joint Men features collages of local bluesmen by JK Lawson and musically inspired metal sculptures of Ronald Trahan. It runs through December 20. The publication, Juke Joint Men, is available at the museum gift shop and select retailers.

Historical Happy Hour

On the 3rd Thursday 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!

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Weddings

Looking for a great wedding venue? Look no more! The West Baton Rouge Community Centers are great locations for your special event. Learn about rates and rental details.

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New Home Construction

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Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event

The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event (CRASE) course is designed and built upon the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004. This course provides strategies, guidance, and proven plans for surviving an active shooter event.

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