Capitol Park Museum

08/27/2026

Due to a private event, Capitol Park Museum will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 3 and all day on Friday, September 4.

08/10/2026

Teachers, don't forget to plan a visit to the Louisiana State Museums for your class field trip this school year.

To visit the Capitol Park Museum, fill out the attached Field Trip Form and schedule your field trip today.

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07/29/2026

🦪 DISCOVERY DAY: WORLD OYSTER DAY
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⌚ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Capitol Park Museum

Celebrate one of Louisiana's most iconic coastal treasures during Discovery Day: World Oyster Day at Capitol Park Museum! Families and visitors of all ages are invited to discover how oysters have shaped Louisiana's environment, economy, cuisine, and coastal culture. Explore the museum's exhibits, enjoy a hands-on educational craft, and learn why oysters remain such an important part of life along the Gulf Coast. Discounted admission makes it a fun and affordable outing for the whole family.

📍 Location:
Capitol Park Museum
660 N. Fourth Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

🌊 Highlights:
🦪 Learn about Louisiana's oyster industry and coastal heritage
🎨 Free oyster-themed educational craft
🏛️ Explore the museum's exhibits
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities for all ages

🎟️ Admission:
$5 discounted admission
Children ages 6 and under are FREE.

🔗 More Info:
Capitol Park Museum
Friends of the Capitol Park Museum

Details can change, so check with the organizer before attending.
✍🏻 Have an event, update, or correction? Drop us a PM here!

07/10/2026

Stay cool, learn something new, and celebrate Louisiana history with us this weekend!

🎨 Discovery Day: Independence Day
Saturday, July 11 | 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Capitol Park Museum, Baton Rouge
Celebrate with discounted admission, a free educational craft, and patriotic family fun.

06/30/2026

Friends of the Capitol Park Museum's 24-Hour Giving Challenge Begins NOW!

🎉 Our 24-Hour Giving Challenge Begins NOW! 🎉

For the next 24 hours, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Friends of the Capitol Park Museum and help preserve Louisiana's rich history for generations to come.

Every donation—large or small—supports educational programming, special exhibitions, community events, and initiatives that connect thousands of visitors each year with the stories that make our state unique.

This year, our Board of Directors and Advisory Committee are each fundraising through their own personalized campaign pages. If a board or advisory member invited you to donate, be sure to select their name from the drop-down menu when making your gift to help them reach their fundraising goal!

⏰ This campaign lasts just 24 hours!

Whether it's $10, $25, $50, or more, every gift moves us closer to our goal and helps ensure Capitol Park Museum continues to educate, inspire, and serve our community.

💙 Make your gift today and be part of something meaningful.
🔗 Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/20-for-20-one-day-for-the-museum

Thank you for believing in the mission of the Friends of the Capitol Park Museum and helping us preserve Louisiana's past while inspiring its future.

06/26/2026

06/25/2026