Black-and-white archival photograph of four women shucking oysters at a canning factory, standing behind a large table piled with oyster shells. A printed caption below reads, “Shucking Oysters at a Canning Factory.”

Discovery Day: World Oyster Day

Sat, Aug 01, 2026

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Baton Rouge

Capitol Park Museum

Celebrate one of Louisiana’s most iconic coastal treasures at Capitol Park Museum’s Discovery Day: World Oyster Day! Families and visitors of all ages are invited to learn more about the oyster’s importance to Louisiana’s environment, economy, foodways, and cultural traditions.

Enjoy discounted museum admission, explore the galleries, and take part in a free educational craft inspired by the world of oysters and Louisiana’s coastal heritage. It is a great opportunity to spend the morning learning, creating, and celebrating the species that has shaped so much of life along the Gulf Coast.

Image: Shucking Oysters at a Canning Factory. Louisiana. Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, 1930. Courtesy of Louisiana State University Libraries.

Illustrated flyer for Capitol Park Museum’s Discovery Day: World Oyster Day. The design features three hand-drawn oysters in blue and yellow on a cream background with a yellow striped border. Event details: August 1, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 660 N. Fourth St., Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Text notes discounted admission and a free educational craft. Friends of Capitol Park Museum and Capitol Park Museum logos appear at the bottom.