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The Norton’s permanent collection is quite extensive, including the works of over 100 artists... from Renaissance Old Masters, to modernist iconoclasts and contemporary neo-realists.
In addition, our museum possesses hundreds of sculptures ranging from miniatures and maquettes to life-size pieces in media including bronze, silver, marble, and wood.
Among the oldest works in the Norton are pieces from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Persia and six tapestries dating from the 16th century which once graced the palace of a King of France.
Decorative arts are also featured throughout the museum, including works in porcelain, pressed and blown glass, and 18th - 19th century silver.
Visit Our Botanical Gardens,
and Enjoy the Fusion of Art and Nature
Botanical Gardens Hours: Wednesday - Sunday from sunrise to sunset
No photography or videography, private or commercial, is allowed inside the museum or on the grounds.
Weddings and private events are NOT allowed on the property.
Learn More About…Botanical Gardens
Events & Exhibitions
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List of events in Photo View
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February 5 - March 15
Daydreams: A Pop-Up Exhibit by Whitney Pollock
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Wow, wow, wow! 🌸🌼🌺
Now that all submitting artists have been notified, we can say that BLOOM! 2026 was out of this world! With 586 submissions, this was our largest year yet! Artists from 28 states and 9 countries submitted this year, making it extremely difficult for our judges to choose the 63 pieces that would be presented in this year`s exhibit.
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Mark your calendars! This independently juried art showcase will be open to the public from 26 March - 17 May 2026 with the opening reception held on Thursday, 26 March from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Check out the attached map to see where submissions came from this year!
A little sneak peek at @artbywhitney pop-up exhibit, “Daydreams.” 🩷🦋 This beautiful exhibit will be on display until March 15th.
In spite of warnings, confrontations, and two recent arrests, we continue to have people enter the grounds while the gardens are closed. We remind the public that we are closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and have been for many, many years. Our operating hours Wednesday through Sunday are from sunrise to sunset, not civil or nautical evening twilight. Sunset is a precise and easily determined time of day. So, please do not argue with the Caddo Parish Deputy about closing time. For those of you who insist on willfully misinterpreting our rules, please refrain from climbing our gates and fences, placing ladders over our fence, or cutting holes in our fence, and then blaming us for the problem. Any sign saying CLOSED means we are not open. If all the gates are closed, we are not open, even if you need to use the port-a-jon at midnight.
Additionally, NO PHOTOGRAPHY means do not take pictures, images, or videos, either optically, electronically, or digitally. Please do not argue with us that you aren’t taking photographs, etc. when you have a camera around your neck, or in your hand, or you’ve just handed it to your child. Please do not hide cameras under your clothing. Please do not smuggle camera equipment onto the property in a perambulator while pretending you are transporting an infant. Every entrance to the grounds is clearly marked No Photography, so please stop pretending you didn’t see the sign. And please, do not explain to the Deputy that the “girl” inside said it was ok. Also, when you do insist on taking these pictures in spite of our requests, please do not tag us in them. We consider this bad form.
Let`s kick off Valentine`s a little early with an artist spotlight from the permanent collection!💘
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Here`s a closer look at Martin Lewis`s "Chance Meeting" from 1941.
Master printmaker Martin Lewis created images of New York City, as well as Connecticut and Japan. Lewis grew up in Australia, which he left at age fifteen. As a teenage merchant seaman, he sketched during his travels, and mingled with local avant-garde artists. In 1900, Lewis emigrated to America. After supporting himself with odd jobs in San Francisco and Chicago, he settled in New York City, where he became a commercial artist. A visit in 1910 to Great Britain introduced Lewis to its rich tradition of fine printmaking. Self-taught in etching, he became so skilled in the technique that by 1915, he was teaching it to his friend and fellow artist Edward Hopper.
In 1920, Lewis traveled to Japan to experience its picturesque scenery and study its art first-hand. During his two years there, he made watercolors, drawings, and oil paintings. His experience of Japanese culture transformed Lewis`s artistic approach and reinvigorated his work in etching, which he resumed in 1925. Lewis excelled in capturing a range of dramatic shadows, from harsh daytime contrasts of light and dark to the soft, murky night tones that distinguish his views of New York.
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Do you remember when you first met your match? Tell us in the comments!💘
Check out "Chance Meeting" by Martin Lewis on display now in the Print Corridor.
Something new is coming to the botanical gardens!
❤️❤️❤️ Hearts for Art ❤️❤️❤️
Please join us in celebrating your love for art with Hearts for Art. From February 12 through February 15, come in during open hours and show your favorite artwork some love by placing a Valentine in front of your artwork crush.
Step 1: Pick up a heart at the front desk.
Step 2: Fall in love with a piece of art and make it official by placing your heart on the floor in front of that work.
Step 3: Make sure to share your love on social media and use the hashtag #rwnortonartgallery, or #HeartsForArt or, tag us on Facebook/Instagram for a chance to be featured on the Norton`s page.
Please note:
Please be polite and courteous to other visitors as they leave hearts for their favorite piece, too.
Do not remove, or trample, other hearts.
Ask our friendly docents if you have any questions, or need help finding the hearts.
This is a SUPER BOWL.
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Shown: Christening Bowl of Catherine Schuyler, Godchild of General George Washington by John Hastier (1692 - 1771)
Bad Bunny vibes, but make it soft, fluffy, and gallery-approved.” 🐰✨
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Shown: "Cottontail" by Benson Bond Moore (1882-1974) Hand-colored Etching, 1926 @badbunnypr
Collection Highlights
The R.W. Norton Art Gallery boasts an extensive permanent collection that includes more than 400 paintings and a plethora of sculptures representing over 100 artists. Our collection represents a wide variety of styles, time periods, and historical importance.
Schedule a Tour
Group tours are available on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 - 3:30 pm.
To request a guided tour for an adult group, please complete our form…