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Ogden Museum of Southern Art

925 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 (Central Business District)
504-539-9600
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Ranked #18 of 151 attractions in New Orleans
Type: Art Museums
Description: The range of the collections include painting, sculpture, photography, self-taught art, ceramics and mixed media by Southern artists.
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Ottawa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This was a highlight of our trip. Most of the southern folk art done by African Americans was amazing. The 5th floor in particular is really spectacular.

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San Francisco, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Very interesting museum and Thurs. night there is live music, to boot! Also a roof garden with alcohol available.

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Longview, Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

They had both older and contemporary art. A great visiting exhibit of William Hollingsworth along with Eudora Welty photographs and other regional artists.

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See 6 more reviews by hippoLA for New Orleans
Santa Rosa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Small significant space, eye-opening special exhibits include House of Blues ("When you're lost , everything's a sign") and Eudora Welty photographs plus impressive permanent collection of regional art.

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Surrey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

A lovely and small musuem with a wide range of local culture and art. I love the paintings of what New Orleans looked like 100 years ago!

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Iowa City, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Really had no idea of the diversity represented at the Ogden. Won't go into the particulars of the individual artists, but will say my wife and I would highly recommend this well kept secret of a museum. Worth the visit while in NOLA.

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Asbury Park, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

From the moment you enter this building you feel valued and welcomed by the wonderful team working with the museum. The displays are diversified in mediums and subject matter. The gift shop had a nice variety of jewelry and other items in every price range.

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Windermere,Florida
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Easy to get around this mid sized museum near WWII Museum. Eclectic choices included Mardis Gras costumes,B and W photography and contemporary paintings. A group of musicians were tuning up for a regular art walk type of party that night.

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Jackson, Mississippi
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 attraction reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

The folk art housed in this museum is some of the best in the entire Deep South. There is also a wonderful display of 50-100 modern paintings that are also top notch.

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G'boro NC
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27 reviews 27 reviews
9 attraction reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

A welcome respite and breath of fresh air from the touristy and craziness of the French Quarter. Great building and exhibits to match.

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