Museum Programs

Join us at the LSU Museum of Art for these programs to expand your creative and cultural knowledge.


Free Friday Nights at LSU Museum of Art
Material Exploration at LSU Museum of Art
Family Gallery at LSU Museum of Art

Free Friday Nights

Looking for an affordable cultural experience to end your week? Visit the museum from 5–8 p.m. every Friday and receive free admission!

Want more? Enjoy special offers and events perfect for a unique date night
or an evening out with friends on the second Friday of every month.

Art Workshops

Want to experience our exhibitions and permanent collection in an expanded way? The museum is launching a series of workshops to connect material and process with work on display in the galleries. Through this series, participants receive a quality introduction to material and technique taught by professional, local artists. Limited class sizes offer an opportunity for maximum engagement through individual learning and discussion. 

Family Gallery

Kids of all ages are invited to our Family Education Gallery to participate in fun interactive activities and to explore and learn about art.


Free First Sunday: Access for All Day

On the first Sunday of the month, families enjoy free admission all day, with fun art making activities and entertainment for art lovers of all ages. Check out the dates below for specific programs on each Free First Sunday. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

People walking around an art gallery.

Art at Lunch

Learn about art and more during your lunch break! Once a month, the museum invites speakers to share their knowledge on a variety of topics. Bring your lunch to this free program and we will provide the water and sodas. Check out the dates below to attend upcoming programs.


Toddler Thursday at LSU Museum of Art

Toddler Thursday

Join us on the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. for programming for toddler museum visitors and their families. Through engaging and interactive activities, toddlers make art, learn about current exhibitions at the museum, and collaboratively explore their creativity. Designed for kids five and under accompanied by a caregiver. Free admission is sponsored by the Junior League of Baton Rouge.


Neighborhood Arts Project

In 2012, the LSU Museum of Art developed the Neighborhood Arts Project, or NAP, a free art outreach program for under-resourced areas with a high density of children, youth and families, who do not attend summer camps or participate in afterschool or weekend programs.


Watch Virtual Programs: Artist Talks & More

Missed our virtual programs? Watch them on the LSU Museum of Art YouTube Channel and stay tuned for more Zoom event announcements.


The Louisiana Lottery Corporation sponsors free admission for Free First Sundays and Free Friday Nights. Thank you to LSU Auxiliary Services for providing water and sodas at all LSU MOA programs. Free admission for Toddler Thursday is sponsored by the Junior League of Baton Rouge. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.