Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

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

Free Saturday Tour

Saturday, September 27 at 2 PM • Free Four LSU students have selected artwork on view, conducted research, and designed and conversation-based experience. Join us for this tour to learn more about art in the galleries!

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Michalopoulos Reception with Manship Gallery

Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30 PM • Free A Bayou State of Mind Artist James Michalopoulos speaks at 5:30 PM at LSUMOA (fifth floor), followed immediately by a reception in the Gallery at Manship, location of his exhibition.

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LSU Museum of Art presents The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet on view October 9, 2025
LSU Museum of Art presents The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet on view October 9, 2025

This fall LSU Museum of Art presents The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet –on view October 9, 2025. Read this press release to learn more.

LPB's Louisiana the State We're In features 'A Bayou State of Mind'
LPB's Louisiana the State We're In features 'A Bayou State of Mind'

LPB's Louisiana the State We're In features 'A Bayou State of Mind'

Louisiana Considered features A Bayou State of Mind
Louisiana Considered features A Bayou State of Mind

NPR’s Louisiana Considered featured A Bayou State of Mind, that tells individual stories of the Louisiana experience. Chief Curator of Exhibitions Michelle Schulte brought together 33 artists and over 100 contemporary artworks that tell different stories about Louisiana. Schulte joins us to discuss the exhibition, along with one of the featured painters, New Orleans-based multimedia artist Carl Joe Williams. Listen to learn more!

LSU Reveille features 'A Bayou State of Mind'
LSU Reveille features 'A Bayou State of Mind'

The LSU Reveille features A Bayou State of Mind. Read this article to learn more!

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Free First Sunday: Bayou Bonanza
Oct 5
Free First Sunday: Bayou Bonanza

Celebrate Louisiana’s vibrant culture with an afternoon of art, music, and hands-on fun! Explore artwork inspired by the bayou and create your own lantern with artist Jamey Grimes. Enjoy live music by Two’s A Crowd. Visitors can also explore a hands-on table featuring specimens from the LSU Museum of Natural Science, showcasing the region’s biodiversity and native wildlife. The display highlights the richness of local ecosystems and invites discussion about conservation, ecology, and the importance of protecting unique species. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Joint Michalopoulos Reception with Manship Theatre
Oct 7
Joint Michalopoulos Reception with Manship Theatre

A Bayou State of Mind Artist James Michalopoulos speaks at 5:30 PM at LSUMOA (fifth floor), followed immediately by a reception in the Gallery at Manship, location of his exhibition.

CLOSED: Private Event
Oct 9
CLOSED: Private Event

The LSU Museum of Art will be closed for a private event on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Normal operation hours will resume tomorrow.

Members Only Curator Talk: The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet
Oct 30
Members Only Curator Talk: The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet

For museum members only: Learn more about The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet with LSUMOA Chief Curator Michelle Schulte.

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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 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Sunday: 1 – 5 PM
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Free admission the first Sunday of every month.

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

Museum Store Hours

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Friday and Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 1 – 5 PM
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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.

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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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