Beginning January 1, 2026, general admission to the New Orleans Museum of Art will be $18 for Louisiana residents and $23 for out-of-state visitors. NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden will remain free and open to all, seven days a week.
This $3 increase to general admission pricing supports the museum’s continuing ability to provide world-class exhibitions, offer dynamic programming for all ages, and care for a collection of nearly 50,000 works of art from around the world.
Louisiana residents can take advantage of free admission every Wednesday, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All program. Visitors ages 19 and under receive free admission every day, with support for youth ages 13–19 from The Helis Foundation.
Read about additional programs offering free or discounted admission to the museum at the link below.
NOMA members receive free admission to the museum and special exhibitions, and membership rates remain the same for 2026. Joining NOMA as a member supports the museum’s mission to present meaningful arts experiences that inspire communities in New Orleans and beyond.
Explore art from around the world—dating from ancient times to present day. The museum’s permanent collection and exhibitions span three floors.
Admission is free for Louisiana residents every Wednesday, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative.
Where art meets nature—experience 100 works of art set in a unique Louisiana landscape.
Discover a rotating selection of artful books, gifts, jewelry, and more inspired by what’s on view at NOMA. Take home catalogues for your favorite exhibitions, special collaborations with local artists, and creative activities for all ages.
Enjoy pastries, coffee, lunch, cocktails, and more daily—set against the dramatic backdrop of over 90 objects from NOMA’s permanent collection highlighting global food and dining culture.
Stop by Café NOMA for happy hour on Wednesdays, 3–6 pm, for drink specials and shareable small plates.
This free, downloadable Educator's Guide to the exhibition "Dawoud Bey: Elegy" features resources that can be used during visits to the exhibition, itself, as well as in post-visit lessons and activities in the K-12 classroom.
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