Every week, NOMA hosts gallery talks in the museum and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden led by curators, artists, and other special guests. These lively, participatory conversations provide a moment to take a close look at one work—or a selection of works—currently on view.

This week, join NOMA’s RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts and Design Mel Buchanan for a gallery talk on Automaton Musical Clock. This iconic work of art and machinery in the museum’s permanent collection precise clockwork that activates chiming bells and spins bejeweled ornaments on the hour. Still dazzling today, this clock was a mechanical marvel when it was made in London around 1800. In this Gallery Talk guests will  learn more about this clock and its restoration. This gallery talk will only be offered at 12:30 PM.

Included with museum admission, which is free for Louisiana residents every Wednesday courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative. When you arrive at NOMA, check in at the admissions desk for directions to the appropriate location.