HOLIDAY HOURS

The LSU Museum of Art and LSU Museum Store will be closed Monday, December 23–Wednesday, January 1 for the holidays.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

Visit Baton Rouge’s only dedicated art museum today featuring local, regional, and international exhibitions alongside our permanent collection.

Image with the text New Year's Eve Rooftop Ring In at the Shaw Center for the Arts.

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Tuesday, December 31 from 8:30 PM–12:30 AM Ring in 2025 and celebrate 20 years of the Shaw Center for the Arts! Join us for Rooftop Ring In at The River Terrace, our private rooftop venue with stunning views of the Mississippi River fireworks.

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LSU Museum of Art presents Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books, opening February 27, 2025.
LSU Museum of Art presents Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books, opening February 27, 2025.

LSU Museum of Art presents Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books, opening February 27, 2025. Read this press release to learn more.

Closer Look: Albrecht Dürer’s Melencolia I 
Closer Look: Albrecht Dürer’s Melencolia I 

Take a closer look and explore the details and symbolism in Albrecht Dürer’s etching Melencolia I. LSUMOA Educator and Programs Manager Callie Smith dives deeper into this iconic work in her latest blog post.

See Three Masterpieces from Charles Edward Schwing’s Collection in the Newly Installed Decorative Arts Gallery at the LSU Museum of Art
See Three Masterpieces from Charles Edward Schwing’s Collection in the Newly Installed Decorative Arts Gallery at the LSU Museum of Art

See Three Masterpieces from Charles Edward Schwing’s Collection in the Newly Installed Decorative Arts Gallery at the LSU Museum of Art. These include a striking seascape by Winslow Homer, a Venetian watercolor by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, and a captivating portrait of Ma Si Gyaw by Gerald Festus Kelly. Read more in this blog post.

inRegister fashion shoot at the LSU Museum of Art
inRegister fashion shoot at the LSU Museum of Art

The LSU Museum of Art was excited to have inRegister Magazine have a fashion shoot in the galleries. Check out this feature to learn more!

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Closed for the Holidays
Dec 23
Closed for the Holidays

The LSU Museum of Art and LSU Museum Store will be closed Monday, December 23–Wednesday, January 1 for the holidays.

Access for All Day: The Art of Mini Furniture
Jan 5
Access for All Day: The Art of Mini Furniture

Come see our new exhibition of antique furniture from our permanent collection. Learn about the charming mini furniture used by traveling salesmen in the 19th century and design your own fancy mini chair! Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Pop Up Guided Group Tour: January 10 (12 PM)
Jan 10
Pop Up Guided Group Tour: January 10 (12 PM)

Explore two incredible exhibitions: In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940, Works from the Bank of America Collection and Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer: The Marvel of Old Masters on a 45-minute guided tour led by LSUMOA Educator & Public Programs Manager, Callie Smith. The tour is open to all ages, with space for the first 25 attendees. No registration needed, and regular admission applies. Enjoy free admission on Friday nights, courtesy of Louisiana Lottery Corporation.

Pop Up Guided Group Tour: January 10 (6 PM)
Jan 10
Pop Up Guided Group Tour: January 10 (6 PM)

Explore two incredible exhibitions: In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940, Works from the Bank of America Collection and Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer: The Marvel of Old Masters on a 45-minute guided tour led by LSUMOA Educator & Public Programs Manager, Callie Smith. The tour is open to all ages, with space for the first 25 attendees. No registration needed, and regular admission applies. Enjoy free admission on Friday nights, courtesy of Louisiana Lottery Corporation.

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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
University student with ID: 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.

Museum Visitor Guidelines / Photography Policy / Social Media Policy

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!

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