The LSU Museum of Art, located on the fifth floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts, comprises 13,000 square feet distributed among 14 galleries.With ceilings more than 15 feet tall, the contemporary space can comfortably accommodate works of art in a wide range of media.
In addition to holding one of the largest university-affiliated art collections in the South—roughly 6,000 works—the museum presents touring exhibitions of regional, American, and European painting, sculpture, decorative arts, works on paper, and photography.The museum also supports and hosts lectures and workshops by local and visiting artists and boasts a robust schedule of school and community programs.
The museum is a great resource for College of Art & Design students—gallery talks, receptions, art unveilings for new acquisitions, community programs, and exhibitions from renowned local, national, and international artists are just some of the events the Baton Rouge and LSU community has come to cherish and embrace.
Admission to the LSU Museum of Art is free for LSU students, faculty, and staff.Visitlsumoa.orgfor more information about visiting hours, events, and current and upcoming exhibitions.
Location + Hours
LSU Museum of Art
Shaw Center for the Arts
100 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
225-389-7200
Website:lsumoa.org
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m.to 5 p.m.