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

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Oil pastel activity for Free First Sunday

Free First Sunday

Sunday, November 1 from 1–4 PM • Free Create your own moody landscapes with oil pastels inspired by the Southern Gothic exhibition. Between 2 and 3 PM, join our Tigers in the Galleries, LSU student educators, for short tours about the exhibition. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

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Members only Curator Talk for Southern Gothic

Members Only Curator Talk

Thursday, November 5 at 5:30 PM • For museum members only Learn about Southern Gothic during this talk with LSUMOA Chief Curator Michelle Schulte.

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Southern Gothic Panel Discussion

Southern Gothic Panel Discussion

Thursday, November 19 from 6–8 PM • Free Join Chief Curator Michelle Schulte and LSU Associate Professor Katherine Henninger for a discussion exploring the Southern Gothic tradition through art and literature

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inRegister features Southern Gothic exhibit programs
inRegister features Southern Gothic exhibit programs
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LSU Reveille features Southern Gothic
LSU Reveille features Southern Gothic

LSU Museum of Art opens Southern Gothic exhibit, highlighting art made about the American South. Read this feature by the Reveille to learn more.

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The Advocate Baton Rouge features Art Break at the LSU Museum of Art
The Advocate Baton Rouge features Art Break at the LSU Museum of Art

LSU Museum of Art offers free programs for teens and adults inspired by its Folk Art Gallery. Read this feature by The Advocate Baton Rouge to learn more about the museum’s Art Break program. This program is supported by Art Bridges.

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Southern Gothic exhibit opens October 1 at the LSU Museum of Art
Southern Gothic exhibit opens October 1 at the LSU Museum of Art

Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection opens October 1, 2026 at the LSU Museum of Art. Learn more in this press release.

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LSU Museum of Art wins 2026 Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) Publication Competition Awards
LSU Museum of Art wins 2026 Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) Publication Competition Awards

The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to announce it is a recipient of two 2026 Southeastern Museums Conference Publication Awards. Read this press release to learn more!

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Free First Sunday: Southern Gothic
Nov 1
Free First Sunday: Southern Gothic

Create your own moody landscapes with oil pastels inspired by the Southern Gothic exhibition. Between 1:30 and 3:30 PM, join our Tigers in the Galleries, LSU student educators and special guests from the LSU Southern Gothics Literature classes, for short tours about the exhibition. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

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Members Only Curator Talk
Nov 5
Members Only Curator Talk

For museum members only Learn more about Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with The Johnson Collection with curator Michelle Schulte.

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LSU Home Football Game: Closing at 2 PM
Nov 7
LSU Home Football Game: Closing at 2 PM

On LSU Home Football Game Days, the LSU Museum of Art and LSU Museum Store will close early. Operating hours on these Saturdays will be from 10 AM to 2 PM.

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LSU Home Football Game: Closing at 2 PM
Nov 14
LSU Home Football Game: Closing at 2 PM

On LSU Home Football Game Days, the LSU Museum of Art and LSU Museum Store will close early. Operating hours on these Saturdays will be from 10 AM to 2 PM.

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Southern Gothic Panel Discussion
Nov 19
Southern Gothic Panel Discussion

Join Chief Curator Michelle Schulte and LSU Associate Professor Katherine Henninger for a discussion exploring the Southern Gothic tradition through art and literature.

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Art Break: Art as an act of IDENTITY
Nov 21
Art Break: Art as an act of IDENTITY

For Teens & Adults Create a collage inspired by the work of Mose Tolliver, a self taught artist who developed a bold visual language. Drop-in and create art during these programs. No experience necessary. This is a wellness-focused program for teens and adults. A docent will be stationed in the Folk Art Gallery so you can learn more about the works and artists on view.

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Holiday Closure
Nov 25
Holiday Closure

The LSU Museum of Art and LSU Museum Store will be closed Wednesday, November 25–Sunday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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LSU Museum Store Holiday Shopping Event
Dec 4
LSU Museum Store Holiday Shopping Event

Enjoy 20% off all items for the general public and 25% off for members. Free gift wrap, raffle for a Household membership, and refreshments.

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Free First Sunday: Santa’s Art Studio
Dec 6
Free First Sunday: Santa’s Art Studio

Make memories and mini masterpieces this holiday season. Create your own mini masterpiece ornament to take home, browse works by local artists in the lobby, and explore the galleries with your loved ones. 

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Art Break: Art as an act of CARE
Dec 12
Art Break: Art as an act of CARE

For Teens & Adults Make a textile artwork inspired by the work of Mary T. Smith, a self-taught artist whose practice was an act of independence and tender witness. Drop-in and create art during these programs. No experience necessary. This is a wellness-focused program for teens and adults. A docent will be stationed in the Folk Art Gallery so you can learn more about the works and artists on view.

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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

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
The museum and store will be closed due to the LSU Home Football Game on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

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

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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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