West Baton Rouge Museum

The West Baton Rouge Museum is a great complex of buildings and history of the Parish. Because of poor planning on my part I arrived on a Monday and the main building was not open. Still I had a really nice time looking at the old structures and displays on the site and reading the plaques. I look forward to returning to see the remaining displays.

It is an exciting place to visit and see the village with homes of previous era's, learn about sugar manufacturing, scientific breakthroughs and see fabulous art ... I had a most wonderful guide .. conversation was both insightful & delightful ...

Wonderful and friendly people. I grew up in the sugar cane industry and learned so much more about Louisiana and the sugar cane that I thought I had known. Just goes to show you can always learn more.

Went with my daughter's 1st grade class here. I had been here years ago, hadn't been back in some time. They've added a lot new exhibits, etc. It's very clean, lots of great information about the town of Port Allen. The staff was great in engaging the children and keeping their attention. Sampling the sugar was exciting and taught the kids about the different types of sugars grown here. I'll definitely go back.

This is a must see spot. Live music, great installments, knowledgeable curators and the grounds are beautiful.

I love this place, and the stuff very great about the
Guided Tour.its very awesome!!!
If you don’t want there before, you must be go at least once!!!

There is always something going on at the Museum. Fun for all ages!

Andre was our guide at the museum, and he did a fantastic job in explaining the history of sugar mill, work at sugarcane plantation and other artistic offerings at the museum. It’s a lovely museum that punches above its weight. Andre also showed us the house of the plantation owner, slave quarters and store, and explained the artifacts and history behind them. This museum is a surprising find, that should not be missed. My children and I enjoyed the tour of the museum a lot.

I came looking for the Mulatto Cemetery and could not find it. Evidently, the museum has it pointed here because it is in an odd spot. I went ahead and did the tour, and I am so glad I did. Very informative. Small museum. Evidently, they have lectures, French lessons, school field trips and so much more here. Their Facebook page has the list of events. They have a conference room for groups. There is a small room in the back with items from the WWII museum in New Orleans about WWII Veterans from this area, and the different ways the area contributed to the war effort. In the front behind the docent's desk is a chronological history of the area from before the European settlers to now. Now for the impressive part. There were many sugar refineries in the area, started with the plantations, and then grew. Well, in the middle of the museum is this replica of the mechanical process of the refining of sugar that was made in 1903 and donated to the museum. It lights up as a narrator highlights the beginning to the end of the process. Freaking amazing. The grounds are beautiful that are around the museum, and there are several buildings that I wish I could have seen.

We're went for the sugar festival send had a great time!

A venue not to be missed! Family friendly. Nationally recognized. Louisiana Sugar plantation life from the mid 1800's.
Well preserved buildings on 6 acres beautifully landscaped accented with 150 year old live oak trees.
Interesting timely rotating exhibits

This is an excellent place to take the whole family! They're a small museum, but they really care and the exhibits are in depth and interesting! It's an amazing place to go during the sugar festival (first weekend in October), so indignant. At Christmas you can go and see Papa Noel with one of his alligators (it's a pool inflatable, no real gators here! ), with extensive informative about sugar cane and the history of the area. Great place to visit! If you're a WBR resident it's free!

Great place to learn about Louisiana history. Many exhibits, all of which are very well presented. We went during their annual Sugarfest which adds interactive exhibits on history and Louisiana artisans performing traditional music and crafts. Very good time had by our whole family.

We visited the traveling "Picturing Nam" photograghs. I only wish it had been larger. We went with someone who served there. He slowly shared a few stories, and I saw the war from a much better and different perspective. I thank the sponsors and all who donated items. It provided a little healing!!

Very interesting place to learn about the past and the associated cultural beliefs and actions.
Also a great exhibit about the past of the Sugar Cane industries

Thank you for sponsoring the Dulcimers and having Dulcimers over there. You are my history and joy. You land is beautiful and close to God. Thank you for being there for us and inviting us. We love you. <3

So appreciative of all the efforts the talented staff made in the recent screening of the film, Wax Print: 1 Fabric, 4 Continents, 200 Years of History. Great piece to accompany the show Wandering Spirits: African Wax Prints.

Great festival here. The museum has some parts to it that are very interesting. Blues section in the back and a sugar mill scaled to size in the front.

Thanks for the great tour and info

Such a wonderful museum. A lot of information.