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Scavenger Hunts at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans

July 29, 2021

Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt? Pump up the excitement for your visit to the Ogden with one of their scavenger hunts! 

BINGO SCAVENGER HUNT
Pick up your Bingo Scavenger Hunt Card from the front desk when you arrive. Explore the Museum and learn about artwork from the permanent collection. Try to find 5 examples of artwork in a row to make Bingo! Once, you’ve found them, use your phone to take a picture of each. When all 5 have been found, return to the front desk with your photos and claim your prize!

YEAR-ROUND SCAVENGER HUNT
There are many different types of paintings throughout Ogden Museum, including:

• Lanscape – A picture of land that can be seen in one glance

• Still Life – A painting or drawing of an arrangement of objects (such as flowers and fruit)

• Abstract – Using color, line, or texture, with little or no attempt at creating a realistic picture

• Portrait – A painting, drawing, or photograph of a person that usually only includes the person’s head and shoulders

Explore the entire Museum and try to find 2 examples of each type of a painting described above. Once, you’ve found them, use your phone to take a picture of each. When all have been found, return to the front desk with your photos and claim your prize!