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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 Museum Store and the Center for Southern Craft & Design
STAFF OFFICES RESTROOMS
MUSEUM STORE VISITOR SERVICES CIRCLE GALLERY 1 2 3 4
12TH ANNUAL HBCU ART SHOWCASE THE UNENDING STREAM
HOA TAY (FLOWER HANDS)
KEITH DUNCAN: BATTLE OF THE BANDS ROOFTOP TERRACE RESTROOMS
SEE THE SOUTH
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
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
/// Kimberly Ha, A Family Affair (Detail), 2022, Archival pigment print, 14 x 11 inches, Courtesy of the artist
/// 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.
SEE THE SOUTH
/// Kaitlyn Murray, Untitled, 2025, Cast aluminum, Xavier University of Louisiana
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
/// Susan Ireland, 1950s Buick (Detail), 2023, Enamels, 31 x 42 inches, Collection of the artist
COMING SOON LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY 2025 PRESENTED BY THE HELIS FOUNDATION
Ogden Museum of Southern Art first launched Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation in 2012, as an annual survey exhibition that would bring to the fore the work of artists living in Louisiana and highlight the dynamism of art practice throughout the state. This years exhibition features 53 works by 50 artists.
OPENING AUGUST 2, 2025
/// Raven Halfmoon, Tsu’-Cus Iya’y? I (Star Sister I) (Detail), 2022, Stoneware, glaze, 55 x 38 x 23 inches, Collection of Mark McDonald and Dwayne Resnick, Courtesy of Ross + Kramer Gallery
COMING SOON RAVEN HALFMOON: FLAGS OF OUR MOTHERS
Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers features new and recent works made over the last five years. Commissioned by The Aldrich and Bemis Center, the exhibition debuts Halfmoon’s largest works to date. The title of the exhibition is a tribute to the matriarchs in her life and all the Indigenous women, who over many centuries have created and endured, keeping their stories and traditions present, active and alive.
OPENING SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
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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.