R. W. Norton Art Gallery

The R.W. Norton Art Gallery houses over 400 paintings and sculptures spanning four centuries of American and European art created by more than 100 different artists. The collection ranges from landscapes and portraits to Western scenes and still life works displayed across multiple galleries.

Richard Norton Jr. and his mother founded the R.W. Norton Art Foundation in 1946 following the discovery of the Rodessa Oil Field in northern Louisiana. The wealth generated from this discovery provided the means to build and open this collection to the public.

The collection emphasizes works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, reflecting a deep interest in American Western art traditions. These pieces connect visitors to stories and images that shaped how people saw the frontier and the American West.

The museum offers free admission and is open Thursday through Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, with the botanical gardens accessible Wednesday through Sunday from sunrise to sunset. Plan to spend a few hours walking between the galleries and outdoor garden areas at your own pace.

The collection includes historical artifacts such as antique dolls, firearms from 1914, and a double elephant folio edition of Audubon's Birds of America. These objects reveal the founder's broad collecting interests beyond paintings and sculptures, spanning decorative arts and natural history.

Location: Louisiana

Inception: 1969

Website: http://rwnaf.org

GPS coordinates: 32.45870,-93.74100

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:04