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Art for All

Free Admission for Louisiana Residents Every Wednesday Courtesy of The Helis FoundationPlan Your Visit

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday

NOMA provides free guided tours of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden every Sunday.
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Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

NOMA presents tai chi classes in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Monday evenings and (beginning February 25th, 2026) Wednesday mornings.
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Gallery Talk with Curator Brian Piper

Join us for weekly gallery talks every Wednesday at NOMA, featuring curators, artists, and other special guests. Talks take place at 12:30 pm & 6 pm and last 15-30 minutes. Talks in the Sculpture Garden are only offered at 12:30 pm.
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Harmonia Rosales and CCH Pounder: Conversation and Book Signing Celebrating Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic

Join acclaimed artist Harmonia Rosales, as well as actress and art collector CCH Pounder, for a moderated talk and book signing in celebration of Rosales's book "Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic."
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Plan Your Visit to NOMA

New Orleans Museum of Art

Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm; Wednesdays, 12–7 pm

Explore art from around the world—dating from ancient times to present day. The museum’s permanent collection and exhibitions span three floors.

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Admission is free for Louisiana residents every Wednesday, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative.

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

Free and open to all, seven days a week

Where art meets nature—experience 100 works of art set in a unique Louisiana landscape.

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During Your Visit

NOMA Museum Shop

Open during regular museum hours and programs

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.

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Café NOMA by Ralph Brennan

Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am–4 pm; Wednesdays: 11 am–7 pm

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.

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Stop by Café NOMA for happy hour on Wednesdays, 3–6 pm, for drink specials and shareable small plates.

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