Are you looking for family fun on a lazy Sunday in Baton Rouge? Good news: The first Sunday of every month is free admission day at many of Baton Rouge’s most popular attractions! Here are a few places you can visit on your first free Sunday. Check out the exhibitions, collections, hands-on galleries, interactive performances, summer group programs, educators, tours, and inspiring shows.
*Museum participation is subject to change. Please call the attractions to confirm or with any questions.
Free First Sunday Participating Museums
Louisiana’s Old Governor’s Mansion
📍 Old Governor’s Mansion | 502 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge
💲 FREE
Step back in time during the second annual Fall into History at Louisiana’s Old Governor’s Mansion!
Families can tour the historic mansion while discovering special exhibits from the West Baton Rouge Museum, Baton Rouge African American Museum and LSU Special Collections.
Visitors will also have a rare opportunity to see artifacts from the Mansion’s collection storage that normally aren’t on public display.
🎨 Create custom stamps and designs in the Formal Dining Room
🏛️ Explore special exhibits and historic artifacts
🎶 Enjoy music and activities throughout the day
🌮 Grab lunch or a treat from local food trucks
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
The Louisiana Art & Science Museum is a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon. You can explore the museum’s art galleries, planetarium, and interactive science exhibits. Plus, there’s a cafe where you can grab a bite to eat.
The Louisiana Old State Capitol
CLOSED ON SEPTEMBER 6TH
LSU Museum of Art
LSU Museum of Art will have arts and crafts in the lobby from 1–4 PM.
Manship Theatre at Shaw Center for the Arts
🎬 FREE Mystery Kids Movie
📅 Sunday, September 6 | 1 PM & 2:40 PM
📍 Manship Theatre | 100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge
💲 FREE
Here’s a fun one — the movie is a surprise! 🎬🍿
Manship Theatre is hosting a FREE sensory-friendly Mystery Kids Movie for First Free Sunday.
Screening times:
1–2:30 PM
2:40–4:10 PM
The surprise movie is rated PG with a Common Sense Media recommendation of approximately ages 6+.
Both screenings are sensory-friendly, with quieter sound and the freedom for kids to move, talk and be themselves. Sensory bags are available, and families can use a nearby quiet room.
LSU Center for River Studies at the Water Campus
Visitors are invited to explore the award-winning coastal-themed exhibit space and river model at the LSU Center for River Studies for FREE on the first Sunday of each month from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Center’s interactive exhibit space offers opportunities for guests of all ages to learn more about the history of the Mississippi River, Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands, and ongoing coastal restoration projects across the coast. CPRA staff will be on-hand throughout the day to lead discussions and answer questions. You’ll also have the chance to attend a unique educational presentation using world-class projector equipment on the river model.
📅 Sunday, September 6 | 1–4 PM
📍 LSU Museum of Art | Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette Street
💲 FREE
Explore the Folk Art Gallery and then let the kids create!
For September’s Free First Sunday, LSU Museum of Art is inviting families to make their own collage portraits inspired by works in the museum’s Folk Art Gallery.
Admission and the family activity are free and open to everyone.
Magnolia Mound
📅 Sunday, September 6 | 1–4 PM
📍 Magnolia Mound: Museum + Historic Site | 2161 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge
💲 FREE
History isn’t just in the books — it’s all around us! 📖✨
Explore Magnolia Mound during First Free Sunday and uncover how communities harnessed nature’s gifts while discovering more about the people, traditions and everyday life that shaped early Baton Rouge.
Enjoy free admission from 1–4 PM and a family-friendly afternoon connecting with Baton Rouge history in a whole new way.
It’s a great choice for families who want to mix a little outdoor exploring with Louisiana history.
These are just a few of the many attractions you can visit on your first free Sunday in Baton Rouge. Be sure to check each venue’s website for hours and other details. Enjoy your day out and take advantage of this great opportunity to explore Baton Rouge without spending a dime!