Nestled among century-old oaks in Laurel's charming Historic District is the Lauren
Rogers Museum of Art. Opened in 1923, the Museum draws 40,000
visitors each year from across the nation with its outstanding
collections of European and American art, Native American baskets,
English Georgian silver, and Japanese woodblock prints, as well as
an extensive art history library. The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
offers visitors an enjoyable artistic experience in the Museum
Galleries, the Museum Library and the Museum Shop. Visit us
soon!
The
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art provides exposure to the visual arts through
focused collections, diversified exhibitions, and educational programs;
encourages awareness of the aesthetic and cultural values of the visual
arts; and seeks to enhance the quality of life in Laurel and Jones County,
the state of Mississippi, and the Southern region.