This is an incredible museum. The exhibits include local and regional art of the highest level. There is some older southern work, but the best displays are the contemporary ones. There are often also shows with an environmental spin. This trip I was caught up in a small photo essay of the loss of trees in New Orleans. The gift... More

The Thurs nite music in the lobby was lots of fun. There was a great band -- Johnny Sansome -- and the art was terrific. It was a nice way to hear and see some NOLA culture. Kind of a twofer. More

A wonderful collection of Southern Art in a beautiful new facility. More

Anyone who thinks the phrase "Southern Art" is an oxymoron should visit the Ogden for reeducation. The museum displays some excellent works by generally unknown artists from Louisiana and elsewhere in the South in a beautiful new building that itself is worth a visit. Try it, you'll like it! More

My partner and I toured through on March break. It was so quiet (only a few other patrons), that we really could take our time and enjoy the art.Well worth the admission fee of $10 per. More

I was wondering if this is New Orleans best kept museum secret? Nice 2 story building, across the street from the D day museum is how I first noticed it. Unbelievable showings of regional art & I was most impressed with their extended showing of the artist, Walter Anderson as a lot of his work was destroyed in the aftermath... More

Ogden After Hours is always fun and entertaining, even when I've never heard of the musicians before arriving. More

My trips to New Orleans wouldn't be complete without a visit to this wonderful little museum. As the name says this museum focuses on work by artists who identify themselves as Southern artists whether born in the South or not. Besides a large permanent collection there are special exhibits. The collection is mostly paintings but includes sculpture, pottery and glass... More

This is not a place I'd stop in again unless I had a lot of time and nothing to do. Art is very average. Thursday night events can be fun. More