Special
Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival
Horticulture lovers and gardening enthusiasts are invited to the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden for the annual Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival, presented by NOMA and the Greater New Orleans Iris Society (GNOIS). Come view the newly-bloomed Louisiana irises in the lush sculpture garden. Visitors will have the opportunity to ask on-site iris experts any...
Edible Book Day
Edible Book Day is an international celebration of literature, art, and food. Museums, libraries, and universities throughout the world participate to create a program for creative individuals and community groups to highlight their artistic, baking, and decorating skills. Local community groups and individuals are invited to bake and decorate cakes inspired by books through the...
Taylor Scholars Family Day and Educator Appreciation Day
Join us for a a special Family Day at NOMA that celebrates the academic achievements and excellence shown by Taylor Scholars throughout Louisiana, all of whom are eligible for free admission. All educators are also welcome to visit for free. A full day of activities for students of all ages, families, and educators is planned throughout the...
Free admission for all moms on Mother’s Day
Moms receive free admission all day at NOMA on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13. Café NOMA will be serving free "mom-osas" along with a special brunch menu.
Free admission for Art Museum Day
Admission is FREE for all visitors on Thursday, May 17, in recognition of Art Museum Day. NOMA is the only museum in Louisiana participating in this annual recognition of the role art museums serve in their communities.
Hot Couture Late Night
NOMA opens its doors till midnight for a fashionable evening of special tours, discussions, a movie, live music, a play, and food trucks in celebration of A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes.
NOMA CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
The museum will be closed on Tuesday, May 22, due to construction. The Besthoff Sculpture Garden remains open.
NOMA open for Memorial Day
The New Orleans Museum of Art and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be open on Memorial Day, May 28, from noon to 5 pm.
NOMA closed to the public, Sculpture Garden remains open
NOMA will be closed to the public on Saturday, June 16, to host an event for the New Orleans Tricentennial. The Besthoff Sculpture Garden will remain open throughout the day from 10 am to 5 pm. Please visit us on Sunday, June 17, when admission will be free to all visitors on Father's Day.
Free admission for all visitors on Father’s Day
In honor of Father's Day, NOMA is offering FREE ADMISSION to all visitors on Sunday, June 17, from 11 am to 6 pm.
NOMA open for Independence Day
The New Orleans Museum of Art will be open on the Fourth of July from noon to 5 pm. Wednesdays are FREE to all Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
Japan Fest 2018
Organized by NOMA, the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville and the Japan Club in New Orleans, Japan Fest is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the Gulf South. It’s a day to sample Japanese cuisine and enjoy traditional dance groups, martial arts demonstrations, tours of our Japanese art collection, fashion shows, and much more.