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LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge, LA
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LSU Museum of Art

Baton Rouge's dedicated art museum showing local, regional, and international exhibitions plus a permanent collection.

Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette Street, Fifth Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 · Baton Rouge, LA

About LSU Museum of Art

The LSU Museum of Art sits on the fifth floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts in downtown Baton Rouge. It presents rotating exhibitions from local, regional, and international artists alongside its permanent collection, with a strong focus on folk and self-taught art. The museum also runs drop-in art programs for teens and adults, school programs, and a museum store. Hours are limited on LSU home football Saturdays, when it closes early.

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