Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
Visit Baton Rouge’s only dedicated art museum today featuring local, regional, and international exhibitions alongside our permanent collection.
Lecture
Friday, March 21 at 6 PM / Free Join author and illustrator Denise Gallagher for a lecture highlighting the enduring impact of Golden Books on children's literature.
Workshop
Saturday, March 22 from 10 AM–12 PM / Free • Pre-registration required • Limited spots • Ages 12+ Join published children’s author and illustrator Denise Gallagher for this creative workshop about writing and illustrating Children's Books.
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The LSU Museum of Art seeks to enrich and inspire through collections, exhibitions, conservation, and education, serving as a cultural and intellectual resource for the University, Baton Rouge, and beyond.
Museum Hours
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Contact LSU Museum of Art: 225-578-3000 or email artmuseum@lsu.edu
Museum Store Hours
Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Contact LSU Museum Store: 225-578-3000
Admission
Adults, 13 and older: $5
Children, 12 and under: Free
Members: Free
Students with ID: Free
LSU Faculty and Staff with ID: Free
Educators: Free
Veterans and their families: Free with military ID
The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission. Every Friday night from 5-8 p.m. is also FREE.
Museums for All Admission
Valid during normal operation hours, show your EBT card and photo ID at the admissions desk and receive free admission for up to 4 individuals. Come back anytime, there’s no limit to how often you can visit through Museums for All.
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LSU Museum of Art is supported by a grant from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, funded by the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President & Metro Council; and in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. Free Friday Nights is sponsored by the Louisiana Lottery Corporation. The museum also thanks the generous donors to the LSU Museum of Art Annual Exhibition Fund for supporting all exhibitions at the museum. Thank you Sponsors!
Learn more about the exhibition Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books in this feature by inRegister.