Welcome to the LSU Museum of Art
Visit Baton Rouge’s only dedicated art museum today featuring local, regional, and international exhibitions alongside our permanent collection.
Free First Sunday
Sunday, September 6 from 1–4 PM • Free and open to all Create your own collage portrait inspired by the works in the Folk Art Gallery.
Walter Anderson Film & Opening
Thursday, September 17 from 6-8:30 PM • Free Celebrate the opening of The South's Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson with a screening of Walter Anderson: The Extraordinary Life and Art of the Islander, followed by a panel discussion, reception, and book signing.
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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.
Operation Hours
Current hours until Sunday, August 23, 2026:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 1–5 PM
Free admission the first Sunday of every month.
Fall Hours starting Monday, August 24, 2026:
LSU Museum of Art
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM–8 PM
Sunday: 1–5 PM
Free admission the first Sunday of every month.
LSU Museum Store
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Friday: 10 AM–8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 1–5 PM
LSU Football Home Games, the museum and store will close at 2 PM
Contact LSU Museum of Art: 225-578-3000 or email artmuseum@lsu.edu
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 with ID: Free
Veterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)
The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.
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.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
This fall, the LSU Museum of Art will launch Art Break, a new art program designed for teens and adults. Made possible through a Learning & Engagement Grant from Art Bridges Foundation, the series will offer a variety of hands-on experiences that encourage creativity, connection, and well-being. Read this interview with Callie Smith, Curator of Education & Public Programs, to learn more about Art Break and what participants can expect.