The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art: A hidden gem
Hidden in a beautiful tree lined neighborhood full of wonderful old homes in the small south Mississippi town of Laurel, lies a hidden gem of an art museum. The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is housed in a beautiful 27,500 square foot building, half of which is gallery space. The museum was established in 1923 by the wealthy Rogers family in honor of their son who passed away at just 23 years old. I've visited the museum numerous times over the last ten years and I'm always amazed that such impressive works of art can be found in this rather small southern museum. While in college just a few miles down the road at the University of Southern Mississippi, I did't even know the museum existed. Unfortunately, even now, many native Mississippian's are blissfully unaware of this little gem. It's really quite a shame because the museum is quite good. The American Gallery As you enter the museum, you are greeted with a spacious lobby surrounded by a wonderful reading...
