All modern art museums to visit in Louisiana

Experience the dynamic world of modern art at 7 museums in Louisiana. These museums showcase modern works that push the boundaries of creativity and expression.

Are you passionate about music and its history? Are you a fan of contemporary creativity? These are the modern art museums you should visit in Louisiana:

  1. New Orleans Museum of Art1

    New Orleans Museum of Art

     New Orleans, LA
    The New Orleans Museum of Art is conveniently located at One Collins C. Diboll Circle in City Park. This central location makes it easily accessible for tourists and locals alike, providing a cultural hub within the city's vibrant park.
  2. Ogden Museum of Southern Art2

    Ogden Museum of Southern Art

     New Orleans, LA
    The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, established in 1999, is a unique institution dedicated to showcasing the work of artists from the southern United States. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the museum provides a platform for southern artists to display their work and for visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the region's rich artistic heritage.
  3. R.W. Norton Art Gallery3

    R.W. Norton Art Gallery

     Shreveport, LA
    The R.W. Norton Art Gallery houses an exceptional collection of art spanning more than four millennia. Since its opening in 1966, the museum has become particularly well-known around the country for its impressive collections of works by those titans of western art, Frederic Remington and Charles
  4. Masur Museum of Art4

    Masur Museum of Art

     Monroe, LA
    The Masur Museum of Art, situated in Monroe, Louisiana, holds the distinction of being the largest visual arts museum in the northeast region of the state. This museum is a significant cultural landmark in the area, offering a wide range of visual arts exhibits for visitors to explore.
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    Hilliard Art Museum

     Lafayette, LA
    The Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum is situated in Lafayette, Louisiana. It serves as the art museum for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The museum was named after Paul and Lulu Hilliard, who generously donated $5 million for the construction of the building.
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    Meadows Museum of Art

     Shreveport, LA
    The initial collection of the Meadows Museum of Art was the Indochina Collection, which consists of paintings and drawings by French Academic artist Jean Despujols. These works document his time working in Indochina for the French government between 1936 and 1938. This collection provides a unique insight into the region during this period.
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    Zigler Art Museum

     Jennings, LA
    The Zigler Art Museum, also known as ZAM, is an art museum situated in Jennings, Louisiana. It is conveniently located within the City Hall, making it easily accessible for visitors.