Located in New Orleans, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is a renowned institution dedicated to showcasing the vibrant and diverse art of the American South. With its extensive collection and thought-provoking exhibitions, the museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of the region. Established in 1999, the Ogden Museum boasts a permanent collection that spans over 4,000 works, showcasing a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, and more. From contemporary art to historical pieces, the museum provides a comprehensive overview of Southern art and its ongoing influence. Visitors can also enjoy educational programs, live music events, and engaging exhibitions that shed light on the unique narratives and perspectives of artists from the South. With its commitment to Southern art and culture, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art continues to be a vital showcase for creativity and expression.
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What a delightful museum in small footprint! Comprehensive overview of Southern Art. Great little roof top with views of the WW2 museum nearby. Museum is part of the Narm network of museums.
Really stellar art museum, with a wide range of styles. From very accessible contemporary to beautiful abstract, to incredible photography and sculpture.
Entry is affordable and staff where friendly and helpful.
This museum was amazing, give it at least 2 hours to take it all in. One of my favorites I’ve ever been too and the staff were so friendly.
Never really been to a art museum but I definitely loved the experience an cant wait to see more!!
A beautiful museum that's even larger than it looks from the outside! They have about five floors the top of which has an amazing view of the warehouse district and CBD area, however a lot of the art is more beautiful than even the view of the city from the top floor. It's also free to New Orleans residents on Thursday if you want to experience it for yourself and live in the city. I would recommend giving yourself about 2 hours and some music to listen to if you want to really experience it best.
Beautiful collection of mostly contemporary art through the decades! My group and I visited on the First Friday of the month where admission is free for college students.
Highly recommend starting at the top floor, to the rooftop area to get a view of the city and working your way down. I loved that they had a lot of artist diversity in their exhibitions! A great way to spend a cloudy afternoon in NOLA! 🖼️
Can't say enough for this under-sung museum. A few galleries of powerful painting and sculptures, all from artists raised in America's once confederacy. Most exhibited items touch on the slow life, the warm air and the long & famous struggles of the region. The artists range from 1900's to current, all were unknown to me, but their mastery stand up to anything in NY, Chi, Phil, Paris. Spend two hours here, to see something new and often inspiring.
The current best of show winner is some photographs of New Orleans streets and a Confederate battle flag on the ground. Although I understand this is a social statement, where is the artistical merit? The exhibitor doesn’t display anything he created, no skill, no artistic ability. Are prizes given only based upon political/social statements without any regards to artistical skills and standards?
Location
925 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States
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Monday
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Tuesday
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Wednesday
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Thursday
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Friday
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Saturday
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Sunday
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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