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New Orleans Museum of Art
www.noma.org
The New Orleans Museum of Art is the premier art museum in the
Gulf South region. Here the visitor finds a $200 million collection
in 46 galleries and the new Sydney and Walda Bestoff Sculpture Garden.
The museum is conveniently located on the Canal Streetcar line in
gorgeous City Park. For art lovers, the New Orleans Museum of Art
is a must-see on your New Orleans vacation!
General Public Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, 12:30-8:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Legal Holidays.
504-488-2631
NOMA offers free admission on Thursday evenings from 5-8:30 p.m. to
Louisiana Residents with ID, courtesy of the Helis Foundation.
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
www.ogdenmuseum.org
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, home to the largest and most comprehensive
collection of Southern art in the world, and a unique and innovative
destination to "See the South."
925 Camp St. | New Orleans, LA. 70130 |
504-539-9600
Tuesday through Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays until 8:30 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Contemporary Arts Center
www.cacno.org
Since 1976, the CAC has been the epicenter of modern visual and performing
arts in New Orleans. The CAC is a multi-disciplinary arts center,
dedicated to the presentation, production and promotion of art of
our time and organizing curated exhibitions, performances and programs.
900 Camp St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tuesday - Sunday, 11am to 5pm. Closed Mondays.
504 528 3800
Degas House
www.degashouse.com
As the only home or studio (1872-1873) of the French Impressionist
Edgar Degas open to the public anywhere in the world, we invite you
to experience Degas through his own eyes ... a 15-minute drive from
the historic French Quarter. The Degas House is America's most treasured
piece of Impressionist History. Its restored beauty is remarkable
even in a city filled with history. Tours available.
2306 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
504-821-5009 | 1-800-755-6730
Louisiana
Children's Museum
www.LCM.org
The Louisiana Children‚s Museum is New Orleans' most playful
and educational place for children and families! Discover more than
30,000 square feet of hands- on, interactive exhibits that invite
and engage children and families as they explore art, music, science,
math, and health, and role-playing environments. Learning has never
been more fun!
420 Julia Street
Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon
until 4:30
p.m. During summer months, visit Monday from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30
p.m. The LCM is closed on major holidays.
(504) 523-1357
Diboll Gallery at Loyola University
www.loyno.edu
Located on the beautiful campus of Loyola University is a small museum
dedicated to artifacts of Belgian Congo and rotating exhibits. The
Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery occupies a portion of the newly constructed
Louise and J. Edgar Monroe Library on Loyola University‚s campus.
One fourth of the museum's space is dedicated to the school‚s
permanent Cornet exhibit, a collection of artifacts from the Belgian
Congo. Other exhibitions include various local, national, international,
and student shows. Visitors might find an exhibit of abstract art,
pottery, prints, and graphics˜ all created by Loyola's art students
and faculty members.
The Diboll Art Gallery is located on the fourth floor of the Monroe
Library on Loyola's main campus at 6363 St. Charles Avenue. It is
a 30-minute St. Charles Avenue Streetcar ride from Canal Street. The
library is a two-block walk through campus.
open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission is free.
(504) 861-5456. Visit:
www.loyno.edu/visitors/virtualtour/04.html
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
www.noma.org/html_docs/sgarden/
Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs., 12:30-8:30
p.m.;
closed Mondays and legal holidays.
Free Admission.
The much-anticipated Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is
now open at the New Orleans Museum of Art. The Sculpture Garden has
become the latest cultural destination for locals and must-see for
visitors to the Crescent City. The world-class collection of modern
and contemporary sculpture is presented in an incredible natural setting
with delights at every turn. Amid five glorious acres are some of
the most priceless sculptures in the world.
Newcomb Art Gallery
www.newcomb.tulane.edu/artindex.html
Tiffany windows, the world renowned Newcomb pottery and more greet
the visitor at the Newcomb Art Gallery. The Gallery is committed to
the presentation of exhibitions of the highest quality that will stimulate
visitors to think and to learn about the art of diverse times, places,
and peoples. The Gallery seeks to preserve and promote the artistic
traditions of Newcomb College and Tulane University
Woldenberg Art Center
Newcomb College/Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
(504) 865-5328
The Newcomb Art Gallery and its programs are free and open to the
public. The Gallery is fully wheelchair accessible.
Museum Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Newcomb Art Gallery is closed between exhibitions, on major holidays,
and during the summer. The Gallery follows the University schedule.
Please call (504) 864-5328
Louisiana ArtWorks
artscouncilofneworleans.org
or click here
When completed in 2004, Louisiana ArtWorks will change the face of
the Warehouse Arts District and help solidify New Orleans' prominence
as a progressive and thriving arts community. Louisiana ArtWorks is
designed to be both a dynamic "working" art studio and community
cultural destination.
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