Museum Month Begins! See Participating Museums

NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM MONTH is a collaboration between museums of all sizes across the greater New Orleans area. It offers museum members the opportunity to visit all participating institutions, FREE OF CHARGE, using their current membership throughout the month of August. Not a member of a local museum yet? Now is the perfect time to join...

Craft Happy Hour – FULL Block Printing with Katie Schmidt of Passion Lilie

This Craft Happy Hour is FULL! Check out our next one on September 1! Join Passion Lilie's Katie Schmidt in person on Wednesday, August 4 at 6:00 p.m. to create your own hand block printed tote bag. Hand block printing is a centuries old Indian art form that utilizes a hand carved teak wood block...

HEY Y’ALL ART TALK Photography and the South

Hey y’all! Please join us for a deep dive exploring the richness and diversity of Southern art and artists. You’re welcome to join in participatory discussions about the art, or sit back, look and listen. The choice is yours! Every First Thursday at noon, Museum Educator Sara Echaniz will facilitate an in-depth conversation about art and artists...

Louisiana Contemporary Opening Celebration Free Admission 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Ogden Museum has made the decision to not remain open past 5 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, August 7 due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in New Orleans. This decision was made with the health and safety of the community in mind. If you reserved a free ticket to visit Ogden Museum between 5 and 9 p.m., you...

Member Appreciation Night Music + Art + Member Perks

MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT FEATURING MUSIC BY GLADNEY - FREE FOR MEMBERS Thursday, August 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Member Appreciation Night will include live music by Gladney, food for purchase by Crêpes à la Cart, 20% off in the Museum Store for members and an outdoor cash bar. This event is free for members, and members...

Event Series Fall Docent Training

Fall Docent Training Volunteer to Become a Docent!

An Ogden Museum of Southern Art docent is a volunteer who leads tours, helping visitors to the Museum See the South through the visual arts. Prospective docents should have an interest in Southern culture and a desire to interact with adults and children, heling them discover their own interpretations of art. This program will provide a...

Craft Happy Hour Macrame Plant Hanger with N.O. Finer Fibers

Learn how to make a small plant hanger using macrame knotting techniques. All supplies are included in registration fee (except your plant). Beer and wine included! Masks required. $25 members / $30 non-members Questions? Contact store@ogdenmuseum.org.