New Orleans Museum of Art
Park · New Orleans, LA
About
The crowd here is a mix of locals and tourists, quiet but engaged, wandering through 46 galleries. It's New Orleans' oldest fine arts institution, founded in 1910, with over 30,000 objects spanning 4,000 years. The collection includes French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works. The five-acre Besthoff Sculpture Garden is free and open daily, featuring over 60 sculptures among live oaks and lagoons.
Go on Wednesday for extended hours until 7pm. The museum is fully accessible, with wheelchairs available at the front desk. It's also dog friendly, so you can bring your pup to the sculpture garden. For a nearby stop, check out the New Orleans African American Museum .
Features
- ✓Founded 1910, oldest fine arts museum in New Orleans
- ✓Free daily admission to sculpture garden
- ✓Dog friendly throughout the grounds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours of operation? +
Tuesday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 12pm-7pm, Thursday through Sunday 10am-5pm. Closed Monday.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible? +
Yes, the museum and sculpture garden are fully accessible. Wheelchairs are available from the front desk.
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