- Permanent Exhibits
- Temporary Exhibits
- Historic Structures
West Baton Rouge Museum
Permanent Exhibits
In the interest of our parish,
Three Hundred Years of History in West Baton Rouge.
Our dynamic permanent exhibits give you a comprehensive view about our history from the Native Americans and European Exploration to contemporary times. Get a hands on experience with the artifacts in our collection and see the importance of industry that made Louisiana at one time the richest state in the south. - Read More
West Baton Rouge Museum
Temporary Exhibits
Always something new at the WBR Museum
We have exciting and thought provoking exhibits on display in 2010, In the Raw: A Sugar Bowl Celebration; A Tribute to Coretta Scott King; Life Atomic; A Louisiana Tradition: St. Joseph's Altar and more with rarely seen works and objects to pique your interest. We feature workshops, lectures, films and festivals including Sugar Fest. Come visit us, we'd be happy to see you - Read More
West Baton Rouge Museum
Historic Structures
Experience the 19th Century for yourself!
Our historic structures bring you back to a time that is not forgotten and preserved for you and your children to come and explore and learn from our history. The Aillet House, Allendale Plantation Cabins, Orange Grove Plantation Store, are our showcase exhibits, with period furnishing and other artifacts. - Read More
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Talking about the Traditions of St. Joseph’s Altar
Talking about the Traditions of St. Joseph’s Altar Port Allen: When the green buds begin to bloom in south Louisiana you know it is time to…
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| West Baton Rouge Museum Hosts Annual Talented Student Art Exhibition |
The West Baton Rouge Museum is hosting the annual exhibit showcasing the art of West Baton Rouge elementary, middle, and high school students in the Talented Art Program ........................... |
March 14 until April 25| St. Joseph’s Altar: A Louisiana Tradition |
March 16 - July 30th Port Allen— Visit the West Baton Rouge Museum to celebrate one of the most famous traditions of St. Joseph's Day, the beautifully decorated altars made to honor the Patron Saint of carpenters, fathers, and Sicily. ........................... |
| Civil War Quilts Forum with the American Quilt Study Group |
The Civil War Quilts Forum will be an opportunity for participants to learn about the traditional designs and materials used in quilts during the middle of the 19th century in the northern states and southern states. The event is open to the public. |
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.| Artifact of the Month |
The museum recently acquired this stunning 19th century coverlet from David A. Wojciechowski of New Orleans. The coverlet features appliquéd diamond shapes, chenille balls, and silk embroidery in the center and the corners. It dates to the 1840s-50s. You can see it displayed in the museum’s c. 1830 Aillet House. |
