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ADMISSION
Free to Louisiana Residents Thursdays, Courtesy of
Open every day from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Adults: $15.00
Seniors (65 and over): $12.00
Children (ages 5-17): $7.00
Children (under 5): Free
Teachers and Students (with ID): $12.00
Service Members (with ID): $12.00
Museum Members: Free
Guest of Member: $7.00
SNAP Benefit Recipients: Free
UNO Students, Faculty & Staff (with current ID): Free
NARM (North American Reciprocal): Free
Employees of other Art Institutions (must show ID or business card): Free
Discounted admission for adult groups of 10 or more with advance purchase: $12.00
IF YOU ENJOY YOUR VISIT, MAKE SURE TO ASK VISITOR SERVICES ABOUT APPLYING THE COST OF YOUR TICKET TO A MEMBERSHIP!
TIPS & GUIDELINES
• Restrooms are located on the second and fifth floor.
• Please no flash photography or smoking (including e-cigarettes).
• Bag check is available at the Visitor Services desk.
• If carrying a bag, visitors should carry their bags on their side or front.
• No food or drink is permitted in galleries.
SHOP THE SOUTH
The Museum Store and Center for Southern Craft & Design are open during regular Museum hours. You will find a unique selection of regional art, books, jewelry, children’s items and more! Museum members receive a 10% discount on all purchases.
ABOUT OGDEN MUSEUM & HELPFUL INFO
OUR MISSION
The mission of Ogden Museum of Southern Art is to broaden the knowledge, understanding, interpretation and appreciation of the visual arts and culture of the American South through events, permanent collection, changing exhibitions, educational programs, publications and research.
ACCESSIBILITY
Ogden Museum of Southern Art strives to create accessible spaces for visitors of all abilities. To help you plan your trip and make your visit as easy and comfortable as possible, visit www.ogdenmuseum.org/accessibility. Here is some helpful information:
• Service animals are welcome at Ogden Museum.
• All restrooms are equipped with baby changing stations.
• All levels of the Museum are accessible by elevator, including exhibition spaces and public facilities.
• The front entrance to the Museum and all restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
• For your comfort, manual wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Large-print materials and verbal description services are available with at least one week’s notice.
For additional information prior to your visit, please call 504.539.9608, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email access@ogdenmuseum.org. Once in the Museum, questions about accessibility may be directed to security personnel or visitor services.
GROUP TOURS
Ogden Museum offers in-person and virtual tours! Contact education@ogdenmuseum.org to learn more and schedule your tour today.
THE MUSEUM AT A GLANCE
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5 Special Exhibitions from the Permanent Collection Rooftop Terrace Special Exhibitions
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MUSEUM STORE VISITOR SERVICES CIRCLE GALLERY
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5 STAFF OFFICES RESTROOMS
12TH ANNUAL HBCU ART SHOWCASE THE UNENDING STREAM
MATT SCOBEY: CASE STUDY CRESCENT CITYSCAPES HOA TAY (FLOWER HANDS)
KEITH DUNCAN: BATTLE OF THE BANDS ROOFTOP TERRACE RESTROOMS
SEE THE SOUTH
/// Keith Duncan, Southern University Marching Band (Detail), 2023, Acrylic, marker and fabric on unstretched canvas, 74.5 x 108 inches, © Keith Duncan. Courtesy of the artist and Fort Gansevoort, New York.
KEITH DUNCAN: BATTLE OF THE BANDS (FLOOR 5)
Keith Duncan’s Battle of the Bands celebrates the vibrant tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands. The exhibition features large-scale fabric paintings of fifteen Southern HBCU bands, human-scale fabric paintings and smaller works on paper depicting each band’s drum major.
ON VIEW FEB. 15 - AUG. 10, 2025
/// Clarence John Laughlin, The Unending Stream (Detail) 1941, Gelatin silver print 10.625 x 13.75 inches Gift of the roger Houston Ogden Collection, 2003.1.314
THE UNENDING STREAM (FLOOR 3)
The Unending Stream is a two-part exhibition that showcases the thriving community of photographers in New Orleans. The title of the exhibition pays homage to a Clarence John Laughlin photograph of the same title, which is a part of the permanent collection at Ogden Museum of Southern Art.
ON VIEW MAR. 8 - SEP. 7, 2025
/// Kimberly Ha, A Family Affair (Detail), 2022, Archival pigment print, 14 x 11 inches, Courtesy of the artist
HOA TAY (FLOWER HANDS) (FLOOR 4)
Hoa Tay (Flower Hands), is an exhibition which centers emerging and established Vietnamese-American artists working throughout the American South. These artists use diverse media and styles to forge their own distinctive vision, conveying narratives of the Vietnamese Diaspora, both personal and universal.
ON VIEW MAR. 15 - SEP. 21, 2025
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CRESCENT CITYSCAPES (FLOOR 4)
Crescent Cityscapes draws primarily from the permanent collection of Ogden Museum to show how artists have portrayed the Crescent City through drawings, paintings, photographs and prints. These works show the deep and lasting influence of the built environment and natural light of New Orleans upon the visual arts.
ON VIEW MAR. 15 - JUL. 13, 2025
12TH ANNUAL HBCU ART SHOWCASE (FLOOR 3)
This exhibition, presented by The New Orleans Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, spotlights the works of art created by students attending Dillard University and Xavier University of Louisiana.
ON VIEW MAY 24 - OCT. 25, 2025
MATT SCOBEY: CASE STUDY (FLOOR 4 )
Matt Scobey creates works, installations and furniture that invite curious interaction. Responsive to public space and everyday materials, Scobey’s work experiments with how to frame the encounter in projects that range from sculptural interventions in a grocery store or a cardboard living room where museum goers can relax from social media to high design objects reconceived with Arte Povera materials.
ON VIEW MAR.19 - JUL. 12, 2025
/// Knute Heldner, French Quarter Rooftops (Detail), 1923, Oil on canvas, Roger Houston Ogden Collection
/// Kaitlyn Murray, Untitled, 2025, Cast aluminum, Xavier University of Louisiana
/// Matt Scobey, Kiss, 2020, Cedar, cast acrylic rod, 13 x 10 x 5.5 inches, Collection of the artist
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JOIN THE O!
Ogden Museum of Southern Art members experience the South through exclusive member privileges including unlimited free admission, private exhibition previews, discounted admission tickets for guests, discounts at the Ogden Museum Store and so much more. Join or renew your membership today to See the South all year long!
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Ogden Museum of Southern Art encourages visitors of all ages to discover the art of the American South through engaging programming focused on hands-on art education! Visit ogdenmuseum.org to learn about available camps, classes, workshops and more ways to explore your creativity! You can also email education@ogdenmuseum.org for information.
SUPPORT OGDEN MUSEUM
Ogden Museum of Southern Art relies on the support and generosity of the community to continue to present exhibitions and programming focused on sharing the art and culture of the American South. Please consider making a gift to support Ogden Museum’s educational mission. Ogden Museum now offers text to give! Text SupportOurSouth to 44-321 to make a contribution today. Or give at www.ogdenmuseum.org.
FACILITIES RENTAL
Devoted to the art, culture and history of the South, Ogden Museum is the perfect setting for weddings, receptions, formal dinners, corporate events and social celebrations of any sort. For pricing, availability and additional information, or to arrange a site visit, please contact events@ogdenmuseum.org.