Art Galleries in New Orleans
Practical directory, map of artistic districts and itineraries to discover Julia Street, Royal Street, Magazine Street, Bywater, Marigny and Saint-Claude.
For a first course, focus on Julia Street for contemporary art, Royal Street for fine arts and antiques, then Bywater - Saint-Claude for artist spaces. Magazine Street completes the journey with regional galleries.
Namely: opening hours, exhibitions and days change often. The information below was checked on July 27, 2026; always check the official website on the day of your visit.
Where to look for art in New Orleans?
The scene is not just about a street. It follows an arc between the French Quarter, the Warehouse Arts District, the axis of Magazine Street and the creative neighborhoods to the east. This map gives geographic order, not exact distances.
Julia Street, Gallery Row
Between Julia, Camp and Magazine, old warehouses accommodate the easiest concentration to navigate on foot. The first Saturday of the month, theOriginal First Saturday Art Walk often extends openings.
Arthur Roger Gallery
432 -434 Julia St
A historical reference for contemporary art from the South and the United States.
Official websiteFerrara Showman Gallery
400A Julia St
Contemporary multidisciplinary, emerging and established program.
ExhibitionsLeMieux Galleries
332 Julia St
Contemporary art with a marked anchor in the American South.
Official websiteBOULIER Photo Gallery
618 Julia St
A targeted stop for photography and publishing.
Adno sheetCallan Contemporary
518 Julia St
Contemporary painting and sculpture in a central space.
Official websiteGallery 600 Julia
600 Julia St
Accessible works, local artists and Louisiana stages.
Official websiteAriodante Gallery
535 Julia St
Collective and varied selection: painting, jewelry and objects.
Adno sheetCurated
328 Julia St
Program to check according to the season and current exhibitions.
Adno sheetESOM Art
400 Julia St
Contemporary space in the heart of the same island as several galleries.
Adno sheetMH Contemporary
604 Julia St
Contemporary exhibitions in the main pedestrian corridor.
Adno sheetOrleans Gallery
603 Julia St
A neighboring address to integrate into the same route.
Adno sheetMartine Chaisson Gallery
727 Camp St
Contemporary art, a few minutes walk from Julia Street.
Official websiteOctavia Art Gallery
700 Magazine St, suite 103
International and regional contemporary program.
Official websiteStella Jones Gallery
201 St Charles Ave
African-American and diaspora art, close to the neighborhood.
Official websiteWine Art Gallery
440 Julia St
A gallery and tasting formula to check before passing.
Adno sheetDirectory based on the official directory of the Arts District New Orleans. Some galleries also receive by appointment.
Royal Street and Jackson Square
Royal Street mixes ancient paintings, modern art, photography, antiques and very commercial galleries. Around Jackson Square, artists exhibit outdoors: it's not a museum, but it's one of the most vivid images of local creation.
Angela King Gallery
241 Royal St
Contemporary and sculpture.
SchedulesMS Rau
622 Royal St
Fine arts, antiques and jewelry.
VisitSutton Galleries
519 Royal St
Modern and contemporary art.
Official websiteRodrigue Studio
730 Royal St
George Rodrigue, Blue Dog and Cajun culture.
VisitGallery Burguieres
736 Royal St
Animals and local imagination.
AboutFrank Relle Gallery
910 Royal St
Louisiana Architecture Night Photography.
Variable hoursMortal Machine
940 Royal St
Outsider, lowbrow, surreal pop and street art.
Official websiteStreet Magazine, the long journey
Magazine Street stretches for several kilometers: choose your stops before you leave. The galleries are mixed with shops, restaurants and historic houses.
Cole Pratt Gallery
3800 Magazine St
Around fifty artists linked to the region and the American South.
ExhibitionsTerrance Osborne Gallery
3029 St. Magazine
New Orleans colors, black culture and Jazz Fest posters.
DiscoverOctavia Art Gallery
700 Magazine St, suite 103
At the downtown end of the axis, near the Warehouse District.
Official websiteThe independent and nocturnal scene
Here, the distances are greater and the times more irregular. The best plan is to combine a daytime space, a walk in Bywater and Frenchmen Street in the evening.
Studio BE
2941 Royal St
Approximately 2,800 m² dedicated to dark stories, identity and community in the work of Brandan “BMike” Odums.
Prepare the visitBywater Art Gallery
3161 Burgundy St
Local collective; main opening Fridays and Saturdays, plus Second Saturday.
ArtistsGood Children Gallery
4037 St Claude Ave
Space managed by artists, generally open on weekends.
AboutAntenna
3718 St Claude Ave
Exhibitions, publications and community projects; consult the programming.
ProgrammeFrenchmen Art Bazaar
619 Frenchmen St
Designers, jewelry, illustrations and objects in a courtyard lit in the evening.
SchedulesSaint-Claude 2026 map
St Claude Corridor
The district map also allows you to locate The Front and temporary openings.
Open PDFAnchors to better understand the city
The galleries show the living market; museums provide context. Two major institutions are located directly on Camp Street, near Julia.
925 Camp St · collection focused on South American art. Open in principle every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Information900 Camp St · contemporary exhibitions, performances and public programs.
ProgrammeCity Park · fine arts, modern and free sculpture garden. Extended Wednesday and free for Louisiana residents.
VisitTulane University · art, design and heritage Newcomb. Summer closure announced from May 16 to August 19, 2026.
SchedulesWhich neighborhood according to your tastes?
Julia + Saint-Claude
Start with the ADNO galleries, then add Good Children or Antenna.
Royal Street
Look at provenances, conservation status and price ranges.
Jackson + Frenchmen
Ideal for meeting artists directly and purchasing a light work to transport.
Ogden + Magazine
The museum provides historical landmarks; Cole Pratt and Terrance Osborne extend the visit.
A fast-paced day of art
Royal Street
Go back from 200 to 900 block, then pass through Jackson Square.
Downtown break
Have lunch between the French Quarter and the Warehouse District.
Julia + Camp
Choose 5-7 galleries, then Ogden or CAC depending on the exhibition.
Frenchmen
Finish at the art market, then at a music club.
If you only have three hours: stay at Julia Street and Camp Street. You will see several galleries, the Ogden and the CAC without wasting time on transport.
Six checks before paying
Original or edition?
Ask clearly if this is a unique piece, artist's proof, or numbered edition.
Provenance
For an important work, require invoice, ownership history and available documents.
State
Observe the support, restorations, frame and variations under grazing light.
Transport
Have packaging, insurance and shipping costed before purchase, especially outside the United States.
Taxes
Request the final amount with sales tax and any payment or delivery costs.
Photograph
Ask permission: A gallery may allow the room but ban certain works.
Degas and the cotton trade
Edgar Degas stayed in New Orleans in 1872 -1873, with his family. Its scenes in the cotton office do not represent galleries: they nevertheless place the city in the history of modern painting and its economy.
The Cotton Office in New Orleans
A dense scene where group portrait, commercial activity and white light construct a major document of the American stay.
See reproduction
Cotton merchants in New Orleans
Another reading of the professional universe observed by Degas, between figures, papers, fabrics and work space.
See reproductionFAQs
What is the best area to see galleries in New Orleans?
Julia Street and the Warehouse Arts District offer the highest concentration easily covered on foot.
When is the Art Walk?
The Original First Saturday Art Walk is organized on the first Saturday of the month by Arts District New Orleans. Check the event page for times for the chosen month.
Are the galleries free?
Yes, entrance to shopping malls is usually free. Museums and some facilities may require a fee.
Can Royal Street and Julia Street be visited on foot on the same day?
Yes. Both areas are close, but bring comfortable shoes and a break in the middle of the day.
Where to see local artists selling directly?
Around Jackson Square during the day and at the Frenchmen Art Bazaar in the evening.
Where to find photography?
BOULIER on Julia Street and Frank Relle on Royal Street are two specialized or strongly oriented landmarks in photography.
Which museum to choose for South American art?
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is the most direct choice.
Are schedules reliable all year round?
No. Summer closures, exhibition arrangements and private meetings are common. Always check the official website the same day.
Do you need a car?
No for Royal, Julia and Camp. A taxi or VTC, however, facilitates the sequence with Magazine Street, City Park, Bywater and Saint-Claude.
Can a work be shipped to France?
Often yes. Request a written quote including packaging, insurance, transport, possible rights and procedure in the event of damage.
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