

Celebrating the Spirit and Story of Louisiana
The Friends of the Capitol Park Museum are the driving force behind Louisiana’s largest state museum — preserving, promoting, and celebrating the stories that unite us all.
A Beacon for Louisiana’s History, Culture, and Community.
For sixteen years, the Friends of the Capitol Park Museum have been the Museum’s official nonprofit partner — helping amplify its mission to share the complete story of Louisiana. From cultural programming and exhibits to community events and educational initiatives, we’re here to make history come alive.
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The Friends of the Capitol Park Museum invite you to join us this Giving Tuesday in supporting the largest museum in the Louisiana State Museum system — and the only one that tells the full story of Louisiana’s history, culture, and heritage.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Friends provide vital funding for educational programs, family activities, community events, and public offerings that bring Louisiana’s stories to life for residents, students, and visitors from across the state.
Your donation helps us expand access, strengthen outreach, and ensure that the Museum continues to serve as a vibrant cultural anchor for generations to come. With the Museum’s 20th anniversary year approaching in 2026, your support is more important now than ever.
This Giving Tuesday, help us inspire learning, celebrate culture, and build a stronger, more connected community through history.
Your gift directly supports:
• Free and low-cost family programming
• K–12 educational initiatives and teacher resources
• Community and cultural events year-round
• Museum accessibility and visitor engagement
• Youth learning experiences like Discovery Day and Summer at the Museum
• Public programs including Lunchtime Lagniappe and After Hours
UPCOMING EVENTS

Discovery Day: Natchitoches LightsSat, Dec 13Baton Rouge
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS






















