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The Alexandria Museum of Art presents the first public viewing of the Saratoga Collection. Donated to the museum by Marcel L. Wisznia and curated by Terrence Sanders-Smith, the Saratoga Collection was previously housed in the Saratoga Building located at 212 Loyola Ave in New Orleans and features works created by artists living and working in the city in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The works in the collection are reflective of contemporary trends in art of the time and show some insight into the significance of this historic disaster on the art and culture of the city of New Orleans.

Open: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-5:00PM
Saturday 10:00-4:00PM

$5.00 Admission to the Museum

The Alexandria Museum of Art presents the first public viewing of the Saratoga Collection. Donated to the museum by Marcel L. Wisznia and curated by Terrence Sanders-Smith, the Saratoga Collection was previously housed in the Saratoga Building located at 212 Loyola Ave in New Orleans and features works created by artists living and working in the city in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The works in the collection are reflective of contemporary trends in art of the time and show some insight into the significance of this historic disaster on the art and culture of the city of New Orleans.

Open: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-5:00PM
Saturday 10:00-4:00PM

$5.00 Admission to the Museum

The Alexandria Museum of Art presents the first public viewing of the Saratoga Collection. Donated to the museum by Marcel L. Wisznia and curated by Terrence Sanders-Smith, the Saratoga Collection was previously housed in the Saratoga Building located at 212 Loyola Ave in New Orleans and features works created by artists living and working in the city in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The works in the collection are reflective of contemporary trends in art of the time and show some insight into the significance of this historic disaster on the art and culture of the city of New Orleans.

Open: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-5:00PM
Saturday 10:00-4:00PM

$5.00 Admission to the Museum

Prepare for the naturalization exam with us. We practice reading aloud, writing, interviewing, and review the civics questions. Free Event, every Wednesday @ 5:30pm

The Alexandria Museum of Art presents the first public viewing of the Saratoga Collection. Donated to the museum by Marcel L. Wisznia and curated by Terrence Sanders-Smith, the Saratoga Collection was previously housed in the Saratoga Building located at 212 Loyola Ave in New Orleans and features works created by artists living and working in the city in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The works in the collection are reflective of contemporary trends in art of the time and show some insight into the significance of this historic disaster on the art and culture of the city of New Orleans.

Open: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-5:00PM
Saturday 10:00-4:00PM

$5.00 Admission to the Museum

An unconventional museum tour-you never know what you're going to get when the museum invites local personalities to interpret exhibits through their unique lens. Karen Riley Simmons is a New Orleans native who made the move to Alexandria following Hurricane Katrina and has since become a vital part of our community, working for the Rapides Parish Library and serving with many organizations. This event is free and open to the public.

FREE and Open to the Public

The Alexandria Museum of Art presents the first public viewing of the Saratoga Collection. Donated to the museum by Marcel L. Wisznia and curated by Terrence Sanders-Smith, the Saratoga Collection was previously housed in the Saratoga Building located at 212 Loyola Ave in New Orleans and features works created by artists living and working in the city in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The works in the collection are reflective of contemporary trends in art of the time and show some insight into the significance of this historic disaster on the art and culture of the city of New Orleans.

Open: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-5:00PM
Saturday 10:00-4:00PM

$5.00 Admission to the Museum

Throw on your pj's and enjoy snacks, stories, and campfire songs in the library!

Billie Holiday’s unique vocal approach and advanced sense of rhythm made her one of the most important and influential vocalists in American history. This multimedia experience of live music, narration, images, and video footage shows how she developed her unique vocal style and how she blazed a trail for women and African Americans that would pave the way for future generations.

The North Louisiana Seed Preservation Program will host the second annual Statewide Seed Swap & Sale on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at the Southern Forest Heritage Museum, just south of Forest Hill, Louisiana. Heirloom seeds from across the Gulf Region will be available for trade and purchase. Guest speaker will be Angela Joan, speaking about preserving heirloom mirlitons in South Louisiana. The event is free and open to the public. We may ask you to fill out a survey before you leave.