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Family Friendly Baton Rouge Attractions – LSU Museum of Art #BayouTravel

August 20, 2013 by Maria

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My Baton Rouge press trip officially concludes at the end of this week. If you have been following along you know that Baton Rouge has so much to offer families as a vacation destination. For me, it is important to include fun and education in any trip. I want my children to grow with each experience and I truly believe that Baton Rouge has so much to offer travelers. Living outside the New Orleans area culture is readily available. But our diversity is in the soil of Louisiana and why I love Baton Rouge & New Orleans so much.

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The LSU Museum of Art showcases the diverse beauty of art in Louisiana. Art is in canvas, sculpture and so much more at this gallery. The exquisite gowns is a prime example of the diverse art offered at LSU Museum of Art. My pictures of the gowns by Suzanne Perron were remarkable. The pictures I am posting do not do the detailing justice. Imagine walking into a gallery of an art museum and seeing these gowns. Needless to say, my daughter & I were in heaven!!

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From beautiful art to antique furniture the LSU Museum of Art did not disappoint. It was family friendly too!! There was a section in the museum that was geared just for children. They were able to have hands of experiences and create their own artwork.

LSU Museum of Art

I am a huge antique furniture snob! There was a rosewood & rosewood veneer music cabinet that I just adored. The piece was circa 1850 and is in prestine condition. The ornate style was common in plantation homesand was made in NYC for a southern wealthy family. I can’t imagine having a piece of furniture imported from NYC today more less more than 160 years ago, but Southern wealthy families loved to showcase their money and what better way to do it than with their furniture.

Furniture at LSU Museum of Art

LSU Museum of Art represents one of the largest university-affiliated art collections in the South. Originally located at LSU, the museum moved to a new location at the Shaw Centre in the art district of Baton Rouge. It shares the facility with the 325-seat Manship Theatre, the Museum Store, two workshop studios, classrooms, a sculpture garden, and the LSU School of Art Glassell Gallery. When I spoke to an employee of the at gallery as she was leaving work, she mentioned the number of wedding that occur at the sculpture garden. I wish I had a chance to visit the sculpture gallery as well but time was an issue for us that day.

Glass at LSU Museum of Art

My favorite piece is of course the Blue Dog Canvas by George Rodrigue. The Blue Dog series of paintings features a blue-hued dog. The blue-hued, ghostly spaniel/terrier is often featured with a white nose and yellow eyes. When I look at any blue dog piece of artwork I instinctively seen New Orleans or Louisiana. The artist is a cajun born artist & is noticeable in his artwork. This particular painting is huge! I had my daughter who is almost 5′ 4″ stand in front of it to give you an idea of its sheer size.

Baton Rouge Attractions - LSU Museum of Art  #BayouTravel
Hours
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed: Mondays; Easter Sunday; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Day; and all major holidays

Admission
Museum Members FREE
$5 Adults and Youths 13+
FREE University Students with ID
FREE Children 12 and under

You can visit them on Twitter, Facebook or on their website.

What is your favorite arm museum?
One day I plan on visiting the Guggenheim Museum. Have you ever been?

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  1. Taylor Rios says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:10 am

    This looks like a great place for the whole family to visit

  2. Michele says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:12 am

    That looks like a museum I would enjoy visiting. Yes I have been to the Guggenheim Museum once or twice truthfully I got dizzy every time (circular stairs) but it is interesting-My favorite museum is the Metropolitan Museum –yes I live near NYC and these are just two of the marvelous museums in the city.

  3. Melinda Dunne says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:57 am

    Wow that museum has some stunning things in it. My son and I love to visit different museums when we travel it is a great way to learn something new. I can’t believe how large the dog picture is! That is really impressive!

  4. Mallery says

    August 21, 2013 at 2:48 am

    I love how many different forms of art LSU has in the museum. And you’re right, the dresses look breathtaking.

  5. mel says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:26 am

    I would love to visit this museum! This would be fun for my whole family!

  6. Kathleen Kennedy-Leon says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:49 am

    I really have to move a trip to New Orleands and Baton Rouge up on my list–there are just many cool things to do and see. I’m sure we will be going soon–thanks for sharing :)

  7. Angela says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:50 am

    I love antiques and art! This looks like the perfect trip for me.

  8. Shannon (The Mommy-Files) says

    August 21, 2013 at 5:21 am

    Wow – those dresses are beautiful!!! What a fun way to explore the Bayou!!!

  9. Kristyn says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    this museum looks like a great place to take the family to visit :)

  10. Sierra Taienao says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    The Blue Dog canvas is so eye catching. It’s also huge! This one actually gives me hope that I can be an artist even if what I paint doesn’t look at perfect. What a great museum, looks like it’s a great place to visit.

  11. Maggie Howes says

    August 23, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    I am planning a trip to LMOA soon with my family. Thanks so much for this post as it gives us much to look forward to. I agree that Baton Rouge has lots to offer!!

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