Kohlmeyer Circle Louisiana Contemporary Studio Tours

Members of the Museum's Kohlmeyer Circle will visit the studios of three featured artists from Louisiana Contemporary Presented by The Helis Foundation, followed by lunch at the home of a private collector. Interested in learning more about the Kohlmeyer Circle?

Event Series New Docent Training

New Docent Training

Gain in-depth knowledge of the Museum’s collections and special exhibitions, while learning techniques and methods to help visitors “See the South” through the visual arts and in the context of literature, music, food and more. Prospective docents must attend all classes. Email sechaniz@ogdenmuseum.org to register.

Paz Fest IV Preview: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell

Join us Thursday, August 31st in the Patrick F. Taylor Library for a very special evening of music. Long time music producer and Ogden After Hours audio engineer Michael Paz will present a sneak preview of Paz Fest IV: A New Orleans Tribute to Joni Mitchell, which will take place at the Civic Auditorium on...

Event Series New Docent Training

New Docent Training

Gain in-depth knowledge of the Museum’s collections and special exhibitions, while learning techniques and methods to help visitors “See the South” through the visual arts and in the context of literature, music, food and more. Prospective docents must attend all classes. Email sechaniz@ogdenmuseum.org to register.

Kohlmeyer Circle Reception and Auction Preview at Neal Auction Company

Join us for a visit to Neal Auction Company and get a private preview of their September 9-10 auction, which will feature several great collections of modern and contemporary art! Staff will do a brief talk about collecting art and lead a mock auction.For active members of the Kohlmeyer Circle only. Interested in learning more...

Teacher Night at Ogden After Hours

This FREE evening for area educators will include a guided tour and art activity, plus lesson plans, resources, and ideas to help incorporate works of art into your curriculum. Did you know...? The Ogden Museum is always FREE to Orleans and Jefferson Parish Public Schools and is FREE to Louisiana residents on Thursdays. Teacher Night...

Shake ‘Em Up Jazz Band at Ogden After Hours

In June of 2016, Shaye Cohn assembled an all-female cast of traditional jazz musicians to perform for Girls Rock New Orleans. These amazing women had a blast playing together and caused a stir from their first performance. Requests to play started pouring in, and the band agreed they’d love to continue working together. Although Shaye...

Free Family Day The Family Fair

Join us for this annual celebration and FREE admission day featuring art activities, games and performances inspired by a Southern county fair. For all ages! There will be entertainment by The New Orleans Suzuki Forum, Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts' Brass Band, and Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue! Food will also be...

Gallery Talk Photography Exhibitions

Join Curator of Photography for the Ogden Museum, Richard McCabe, as he discusses the two latest photography exhibitions: William Eggleston: Troubled Waters, from the Collection of William Greiner and The Colourful South, from the Collection of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.  image credit: William Greiner, Jet Over Blue and Black House, Kenner, LA, 1994,...