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...
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! 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...
On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge. The discount is redeemable on-site. Just present your college ID at the Museum’s visitor services desk to See the South!
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...
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join us Saturday, August 7 at either 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. for a free guided tour of Louisiana Contemporary, Presented by The Helis Foundation, led by this year’s juror Hallie Ringle, Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Artists from this year’s exhibition will also be present to contribute...
Eddie Lanieri, Gizelle, 2009, Gelatin silver print, 12.5 x 12.5 inches, Gift of the artist, 2012.9.1 THIS EVENT IS FULL Join photographer Eddie Lanieri on Saturday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to transform your digital images into a physical work of art using a Polaroid emulsion lift transfer technique. A Polaroid lift image...
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...
Ogden Museum is closed through September 5 due to power outages caused by Hurricane Ida. We will reopen once power is restored. Please check our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for updates. Refunds will be issued for timed tickets purchased. If you wish to reschedule your visit, please contact info@ogdenmuseum.org. Stay safe and...
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...
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.
On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge. The discount is redeemable on-site. Just present your college ID at the Museum’s visitor services desk to See the South!