Mahj at the Museum
The NOMA Volunteer Committee invites you to Mahj at the Museum, an all-day American mahjong tournament benefitting the New Orleans Museum of Art. The event features both social and tournament play for players of all experience levels, lunch, cocktails, and more.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to socialize and play among the works on view when the museum is normally closed to the public.
Social and tournament play directed by Mandeville Mahj. Special prizes for top three tournament winners.
Event Chair | Kimberly Zibilich
NOMA Volunteer Committee Chair | Jennifer Rowland
Event Committee | Carla Adams and Mimi Schlesinger
Tickets
Mahj at the Museum tickets | $250
The ticket price includes:
- A festive champagne reception featuring passed appetizers from Ralph Brennan Catering and Events on Sunday, September 27
- A day-of-tournament cocktail celebration featuring an elegant lunch by Ralph Brennan Catering and Events
- A one-year NOMA Volunteer Committee museum membership
- Gift bags and door prizes
Please note: Limited tickets are available. Tickets must be purchased online. Checks are not an accepted form of payment for this event. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event of inclement weather or for any unforeseen circumstances, your ticket purchase will be considered a 100% tax-deductible donation to NOMA.
For all inquiries, please email mahj@noma.org or call 504-658-4141.
Event Details and Schedule
Welcome Reception
Sunday, September 27 | 12:30 – 2 pm
Meet and mingle with other players ahead of Monday’s tournament. Champagne and light bites by Southern Hospitality Catering will be served.
Mahjong Open Play & Tournament, Directed by Mandeville Mahj
Monday, September 28 | 8 am – 5 pm
Support NOMA with a day of American mahjong play for all experience levels. The event includes both social and tournament play (directed by Mandeville Mahj), lunch, and a celebratory cocktail hour.
Winners of the tournament will be announced at the end of the day. Prizes will be available for the top three winners of the tournament. The tournament will follow National Mah Jongg League, Inc. rules, and players are encouraged to bring their 2026 cards.
| Event | Time |
| Admission and registration open, coffee served | 8:00 am |
| Social play | 9:00 – 11:30 am |
| Lunch | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Tournament play | 1:00 – 4:00 pm |
| Reception | 4:00 |
| Tournament winners announced | 4:45 pm |
Prizes for Top Three Tournament Winners
The following prizes will be awarded to the top three tournament players:
| First Place | 1 travel-size mahjong tile set + 1 custom NOMA mahjong mat |
| Second Place | 1 Iris Fields Scarf + 1 custom NOMA mahjong mat |
| Third Place | 1 Mr. and Mrs. Peacock Tray with bird coaster set + 1 custom NOMA mahjong mat |
About the NOMA Volunteer Committee
The NOMA Volunteer Committee (NVC) contributes to volunteer efforts across the museum and hosts some of NOMA’s most anticipated events, including Art in Bloom.