I love the Ogden museum of southern art! I visit here all the time whenever I come to New Orleans. They are a decent size museum- not too small but not too big and overwhelming. Their focus on southern art is appreciated as it is clearly underrated. all the art labels are super informative and thoughtful and includes a silhouette of the state the artist is based in which is pretty cool. Barbara D came along with me to see the recent self taught artist exhibition and it is incredible!!! “100% must see!” We actually bought two catalogues on this subject before we left. A must visit locally conscious and critical experience 5 stars all the way! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Also this location takes the AAM membership card for two

A beautiful museum that's even larger than it looks from the outside! They have about five floors the top of which has an amazing view of the warehouse district and CBD area, however a lot of the art is more beautiful than even the view of the city from the top floor. It's also free to New Orleans residents on Thursday if you want to experience it for yourself and live in the city. I would recommend giving yourself about 2 hours and some music to listen to if you want to really experience it best.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Beautiful collection of mostly contemporary art through the decades! My group and I visited on the First Friday of the month where admission is free for college students. Highly recommend starting at the top floor, to the rooftop area to get a view of the city and working your way down. I loved that they had a lot of artist diversity in their exhibitions! A great way to spend a cloudy afternoon in NOLA! ️
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
Free

The current best of show winner is some photographs of New Orleans streets and a Confederate battle flag on the ground. Although I understand this is a social statement, where is the artistical merit? The exhibitor doesn’t display anything he created, no skill, no artistic ability. Are prizes given only based upon political/social statements without any regards to artistical skills and standards?
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Five floors encompassing a broad range of media -- photography, drawing, paint, glass, mixed -- periods from French colonial to yesterday, and styles from formal landscape and portrait to what appear to be children's crayon scratching. The common thread, besides their artistic merit, is a connection with our Southern states. I found the collection engaging and often surprising. Could definitely spend more time here.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Can't say enough for this under-sung museum. A few galleries of powerful painting and sculptures, all from artists raised in America's once confederacy. Most exhibited items touch on the slow life, the warm air and the long & famous struggles of the region. The artists range from 1900's to current, all were unknown to me, but their mastery stand up to anything in NY, Chi, Phil, Paris. Spend two hours here, to see something new and often inspiring.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait

I think this museum is really nicely organized and I liked the flow. The exhibits at the time (Aug 2022) want them most exciting to be honest. It's small, you can probably finish washing the whole thing in about an hour. I don't think it's worth the price of the ticket but I'm glad I went. I would visit again if I saw something interesting being shown.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$16–20

It is always a pleasure to visit the Ogden. Great permanent collection and always interesting exhibitions. Plus the building is beautiful and an oasis of calm and cool. One of the two great art museums of New Orleans. The magnificent Patrick F. Taylor Library from 1888, designed by the Boston firm of Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge, successors of Louisiana-native H.H. Richardson, is part of the museum and can be seen during special events.

Love the art in this place! We tend to travel and check out the local art museums along the way to see the difference in art in the areas. Definitely recommend this place and the staff was friendly as well!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Really stellar art museum, with a wide range of styles. From very accessible contemporary to beautiful abstract, to incredible photography and sculpture. Entry is affordable and staff where friendly and helpful.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

What a delightful museum in small footprint! Comprehensive overview of Southern Art. Great little roof top with views of the WW2 museum nearby. Museum is part of the Narm network of museums.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

An excellent and robust museum highlighting the deep artist traditions of the American South. Extremely well curated and diverse collection. Well worth the visit.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

been many times now, never disappoints. incredible permanent collection & werld class traveling exhibits. would luv to have a bier or artisanal fancy fizz wit the curatorial staff, they must be killer cool. Basquiats have been here, nuff said.

This museum was amazing, give it at least 2 hours to take it all in. One of my favorites I’ve ever been too and the staff were so friendly.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

I love this museum! I would visit every time I visit NOLA. Such a great collection. The staff were very friendly and so helpful!!! I enjoyed every floor and all of the window views. The balcony was nice as well.

Love the museum! Great captions next to the works to help explain them and easy to navigate through.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Never really been to a art museum but I definitely loved the experience an cant wait to see more!!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Some really stunning and unique pieces, doesn't take long to go through which is kind of nice
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Experience 4, offerings 4, value 4 - nice museum w range of American art. Good curation and decent variety of collection
Wait time
No wait

Amazing art and great history
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No