Welcome to the LSU Museum of Art Online Collections Database

Please note: While the museum's permanent collection includes over 6,500 objects, our online database only includes a portion of our holdings at this time. Please check back as we continuously update the site over the next several months.

Tips for Searching

Keyword Search

The Keyword Search button allows you to perform a general search across multiple fields for any catalog records online. Keyword searches use OR as the default connector between words (any catalog records online. Keyword searches use OR as the default connector between words (e.g. a search for William Hogarth will return records associated with William OR Hogarth). If you want to find records where both keywords are found, type in AND between the two words (e.g. a search for Hogarth AND Marriage). To search for a specific phrase, be sure to put the phrase within quotes (e.g. "William Hogarth"). You can also use the asterisk (*) as a wildcard (e.g. a search for histor* would come up with records containing history, histories, historical, etc.). Searches are not case sensitive.

Advanced Search

The Advanced Search button can help you be more specific with your search. You can search for a word or phrase within a particular search category or use multiple categories to further narrow down your search results.

Random Images

The Random Images button is a great way to just browse the collection. Each Random Images page displays a random assortment of images from the records online. If something piques your interest, click the thumbnail to view a larger version of the image.

Contact Us

For more information about the collection, for appointments to view objects for research purposes, or for rights and reproductions, please email Olivia Johnson, Curatorial Assistant at ojohn22@lsu.edu.