St. John the Baptist Parish Library provides library cardholders access to Louisiana museums through “Check Out Louisiana”
St. John the Baptist Parish Library has joined the growing list of library systems offering its cardholders access to select Louisiana museums free of charge through the State Library of Louisiana’s Check Out Louisiana Museums program.
“We’re excited to partner with the State Library to expand access to Louisiana’s incredible museum collections,” said Brooke Cantrelle, communications manager for St. John the Baptist Parish Library. “Your library card can now be used to unlock the fascinating cultural and educational resources of museums and attractions across the state.”
Most passes allow entry for two adults and two children. Children ages 6 and under do not require a pass.
The National World War II Museum allows admission for two adults and up to four children per pass. Meanwhile, passes to the E.D. White Historic House and Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum provide admission for all members of the party.
A limited number of passes per venue are available each month, and library patrons are urged to plan their museum visit while supplies last.
Participating Museums
St. John the Baptist Parish Library cardholders can simply visit https://checkoutlouisiana.quipugroup.net/?sjbpl to reserve an electronic pass for available dates at any of the following museums:
- The 1850 House (New Orleans) – Part of the Lower Pontalba Building on Jackson Square, the 1850 House represents mid-19th Century prosperity and daily life in New Orleans. The 1850 House Museum Store has handmade art, jewelry, and crafts from local artists.
- The Cabildo (New Orleans) – Located in the French Quarter, the Cabildo is a Spanish colonial building that houses many rare artifacts of America’s history, including the Battle of New Orleans.
- Capitol Park Museum (Baton Rouge) – Learn how Louisiana was shaped into one of the most culturally rich regions in the world through exhibits showing the perspectives of American Indians, European colonists, enslaved Africans, and Acadians from Nova Scotia.
- E.D. White Historic Site (Thibodaux) – This site tells the story of the Bayou Lafourche area, with attention to the Chitimacha Indians, Acadian settlers, slavery, the sugarcane industry, and the family of former Louisiana governor Edward Douglas White.
- Louisiana Civil Rights Museum (New Orleans) – Closed through 10/6/25 – Follow the museum’s three pathways to learn about the foundational stories of our Right to Assemble, Right to Education, and Right to Vote through archival videos, firsthand oral histories, and an interactive virtual reality room.
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum (Natchitoches) – The Hall of Fame’s exhibits and interactive media tell the stories of the most influential athletes in Louisiana, past and present. Meanwhile, the Northwest Louisiana History Museum contains artifacts dating back to the 1700s that celebrate the explorers, artists, writers, and activists that cultivated the region’s resilient spirit.
- The National WWII Museum (New Orleans) – Immerse yourself in the story of the American experience during the war that changed the world. Through interactive exhibits, learn why WWII was fought, how it was won, and what it means today. Passes are intended for household use and may not be used for field trips.
- New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint Building (New Orleans) – This museum celebrates the history of jazz through dynamic interactive exhibits, multi-generational educational programming, and engaging musical performances.
- The Presbytère (New Orleans) – Two permanent exhibits, “Mardi Gras: It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana” and “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” tell stories of celebration and resilience.
- The Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum (Patterson) – This dual-focused museum contains exhibits on the legacy of Louisiana aviation pioneers and the history of the state’s cypress lumber industry.
More museums and cultural attractions are being added to the program regularly.
How to Reserve a Pass
- Have your library card number and PIN ready. Need to reset your PIN? Call any St. John the Baptist Parish Library branch for assistance.
- Log in using this link: https://checkoutlouisiana.quipugroup.net/?sjbpl
- Browse by date or museum. Click “Show first available offer,” then “Reserve a different date,” to browse all available dates.
- Confirm your reservation details and print your pass prior to your visit.
More Information
Learn more about the program and participating museums here or by emailing communications@stjohnlib.com.
For assistance with booking museum and cultural passes with your library card, call or visit any St. John the Baptist Parish Library branch.