Keith Duncan: Battle of the Bands Exhibition Walkthrough with Artist Keith Duncan and Curator Bradley Sumrall

In celebration of the opening of Keith Duncan: Battle of the Bands, join us for an Exhibition Walkthrough led by artist Keith Duncan. Duncan’s most recent body of work celebrates the vibrant tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands. The exhibition features large-scale fabric paintings of fifteen HBCU bands, along with both...

Mardi Gras Market Artisan Crafts + Fashion

Gear up for the upcoming Mardi Gras Season at Ogden Museum’s Mardi Gras Market! Peruse crafts and fashion made by local artisans while enjoying music from DJ Rakimbeau and a cash bar. Museum admission will be free from 12 to 5 p.m. VENDORS: Jolie and Elizabeth - New Orleans made apparel - seersucker, Mardi Gras items...

Magnolia Ball Ticket Flash Sale Save Big on Tickets to Ogden Museum's Summer Ball

This night only, save $75 on General Tickets to the 2025 Magnolia Ball, celebrating the exhibition Hoa Tay (Flower Hands): Southern Artists of the Vietnamese Diaspora! Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. during Ogden After Hours to take advantage of this flash sale. General Tickets to Magnolia Ball, which are sold for $200, will...

GiveNOLA Day 2025

GiveNOLA Day returns on May 6, 2025! Hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, GiveNOLA Day is a 24-hour giving event that benefits regional nonprofits, like Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Your support makes a difference! Navigating recent changes in the funding landscape, Ogden Museum remains committed to the Museum's unique educational mission with dynamic...

Ogden After Hours Ogden Nite Market

In celebration of Hoa Tay (Flower Hands): Southern Artists of the Vietnamese Diaspora, please join Ogden Museum for a very special Nite Market! The evening will feature Lion and Vietnamese Fan Dance performances, along with food trucks, merchandise and craft-making. Author E.M. Tran will be on hand to sign the Museum’s official summer reading book, "Daughters...

Museum Closing at 2 p.m.

Ogden Museum will close at 2 p.m. today to prepare for this evening’s Magnolia Ball, a fun evening of art, music and festive celebration.

Magnolia Ball

Ogden Museum of Southern Art is thrilled for Magnolia Ball 2025, a fun evening of art, music and festive celebration. Come support Ogden Museum’s educational mission and celebrate the exhibition, Hoa Tay (Flower Hands): Southern Artists of the Vietnamese Diaspora. The evening will feature art, live music, DJs, entertainers, a silent auction, cuisine from your favorite...

Independence Day Celebration with the New Orleans Concert Band

Join us as we host New Orleans Concert Band for their annual celebration of America's independence, with musical favorites from past and present! This special celebration will be led by guest conductor Dr. Patrick Hennessey. Free and open to the community, but registration is requested. About the New Orleans Concert Band The New Orleans Concert...