Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Overview

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art holds the largest collection of Southern art in the world, with over 4,000 works spanning from the 18th century to present day. It sits in the Warehouse District adjacent to the WWII Museum.

Highlights

• Ogden After Hours: Thursday evening events with live music and cocktails.
• Self-Taught Gallery: Remarkable folk and outsider art from across the South.
• Photography Collection: Works by William Christenberry and Birney Imes.

History

Founded in 1999 by Roger Houston Ogden, the museum opened in a striking Stephen Goldring Hall designed by Errol Barron. It became a Smithsonian affiliate in 2003.

Visitor Tips

• Tip 1: Thursday nights (Ogden After Hours) are the best time to visit.
• Tip 2: The museum shop has unique Southern art books and prints.
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours.