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.

Rockin' on the Railroad

Clock Out and Rock Out with us on Friday, April 29th as we kick off our 2022 Spring ROCKIN' ON THE RAILROAD series with PHAT HAT. Live Music, Food, Drinks and plenty of FREE family fun right here on the Westside!

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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.

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.

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.

May Historical Happy Hour

Join the Museum for its monthly Historical Happy Hour on Friday, May 20th, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Festivities will include a spirited evening tour complete with live music and a Tequila tasting inspired by the current traveling exhibition,&...

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...

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.

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.

Aliento a Tequila

Aliento a Tequila will be on view April 2nd, 2022 through May 29th, 2022. The exhibition explores and celebrates the landscape, culture, and traditions that gave birth to tequila, Mexico's national drink. In this series, photographer Joel Salcido...

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 ...

Women of the Blues

The Museum will host an exhibit honoring Women of the Blues during the Baton Rouge Blues Festival that will feature Lilli Lewis, Nikki Hill, Sandra Hall, Carolyn Wonderland, Mamie Porter, Mavis Staples, Carol Fran, Mia Borders, The Neal Sisters, and more!

Le Jam

Jam sessions are open for any musician to join in to play traditional Louisiana songs. 

This month’s jam will be led by world-renowned accordionist Reggie Matte, of the Church Point Playboys and the Jambalaya Cajun Band. 

As part...

The WBR "Oasis" Jazz Band Presents #Throwback

The WBR "Oasis" Jazz Band will be having a FREE concert here at the West Baton Rouge Museum on Sunday, May 15th, 2022. The concert will start at 3:30 PM and will feature music from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, the Ides of March and more. Thi...

Summer Day Camp 2022

WBR Summer Day Camp offers 6 weeks of camp- 2 weeks at Port Allen Community Center; 2 weeks at the Addis VFW Hall; and 2 weeks at the Erwinville Community Center.  You can sign your child up for one week or all six.  The cost is $10 per ...

Speed & Agility Program

Speed and Agility summer program registration is opening April 26.  Parents can register and pay for their child online..  Two locations to choose from- Brusly group meets at the BHS track field on Tuesday and Thursday.  Port Al...

Hiring Summer Camp Staff

The time for Summer Camp is quickly approaching!  Applications are now being accepted for high school students who are interested in working WBR Summer Day Camp.  Applications are available at the WBR Parks & Recreation office in the...

Williams & Lee Pool Opening

Come join us for the Williams & Lee Pool opening Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 28th. 1631 Louisiana Ave., Port Allen, LA 70767

Normal Operating Hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Closed Mondays for Cleaning

Call the Parks & Recreat...

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.