Message from Susan Taylor, Montine McDaniel Freeman Director, New Orleans Museum of Art

Dear Art Lovers and Patrons,

The New Orleans Museum of Art, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and Contemporary Arts Center have decided to temporarily close our doors starting Monday, March 16, 2020 to aid in the prevention of the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

We are motivated to act together in accordance with instructions from our state and local government regarding one of the most effective measures for preventing the spread of the virus, which is social distancing. This joint decision was made with the safety of our community in mind—our staff, visitors, artists, volunteers, and the people of New Orleans. We look forward to reopening our respective institutions and welcoming back our public, staff and volunteers, all of whom are critically important to our success.

Click here to read more about the precautions we’re taking to ensure safety for our staff and visitors, as well as upcoming event and programming postponements and cancelations.