Friends of the Capitol Park Museum

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Friends of the Capitol Park Museum
Griffin Landry, President

Griffin Landry is the youngest-ever president of a Louisiana State Museum support foundation, bringing bold energy and fresh perspective to nonprofit leadership. As president of the Friends of the Capitol Park Museum, Landry has led the organization through a dynamic period of growth and innovation. Under his leadership, the Friends became the first Louisiana State Museum group to go fully digital with membership cards, launched the museum’s first summer programming series, and revived the annual Gala after a decade-long pause. In 2025, they hosted the largest Spanish Town Parade Party in the organization’s 11-year history, further establishing the museum as a cultural hub.

Landry’s commitment to community and collaboration has helped the Friends expand access, deepen local partnerships, and make the museum a welcoming, inclusive space where Louisiana’s stories are preserved, celebrated, and shared.

How are you involved in the community?
We support the Capitol Park Museum through free and low-cost public events, including our new Summer at the Museum series and the return of First Free Sundays. We also work with local organizations to expand access and foster meaningful community connections.

What is special about Greater Baton Rouge to you?
Baton Rouge reflects the heart of Louisiana — rich in culture, history, and resilience. Its people inspire our work, and we’re honored to serve a region so deeply committed to preserving and celebrating its unique identity.

What services do you offer?
We offer museum memberships, public events like our Gala and Parade Party, youth programming, an education conference, and opportunities for partnerships and volunteering, all designed to make Louisiana history more accessible and engaging.