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.


People creating art at a table during Free First Sunday at the LSU Museum of Art.

Free First Sunday: Back to School Bash

Sunday, August 2 from 1–4 PM • Free Kick off the school year with a creative celebration! Make a cute keychain for your backpack and enjoy a special storytime at 2 PM with local author Julie Gerdes Becnel. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.


Members Only Curator Talk at the LSU Museum of Art for the Folk Art Gallery on Thursday, August 6.

Members Only Curator Talk

Thursday, August 6 at 5:30 PM • For museum members only Learn more about the Folk Art Gallery with curator Michelle Schulte.



Visitors viewing a large multi-panel artwork in a museum gallery.

Become a Member

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Programs Calendar

Visitors observing framed paintings on the walls of a gallery.

Book a Group Tour

Colorful contemporary artwork displayed in a modern gallery.

Donate to LSUMOA


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

Upcoming Summer Hours Beginning May 19, 2026:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 1–5 PM
Free admission the first Sunday of every month.

Contact LSU Museum of Art: 225-578-3000 or email artmuseum@lsu.edu

Museum Store Hours

Tuesday–Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Friday and Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 1 – 5 PM
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 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

Museums for All logo with multi-color dots around the word Museums. Below the words Museums for All is the phrase: an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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

Logos include Art Bridges Foundation, Access for All, South Arts, NEA, Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, AAM Accredited Museum, State of Louisiana, Blue Star Museums, Arts Council, and LSU Museum of Art.