Special
Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival
As Louisiana's native irises bloom, the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden becomes the site of a gathering of flower enthusiasts.
Create Late
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LAExclusively for adults, kick off your weekend with a glass of wine and a paint brush!
Give NOLA Day at NOMA
A day of activities celebrating NOMA's role in the community are planned for Give NOLA Day, a citywide, online effort to raise funds for nonprofits. Join docent tours, a scavenger hunt in the sculpture garden, and savor a special menu item at Café NOMA.
Masquerade: Late Night at NOMA
A costume bash replete with live music, a cocktail bar, Carnival parading groups, drag performers, and tours of the exhibition A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s will keep NOMA in a party mode till midnight.
Free admission for Art Museum Day
On Thursday, May 18, 2017, NOMA offers FREE admission to all visitors as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors' (AAMD) Art Museum Day. The theme of this year's Art Museum Day is "Art Museums Foster Vibrant Communities." AAMD members across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will be offering programs and initiatives to celebrate the...
Taylor Scholars Family 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. A full day of activities for students, families, and educators of all ages is planned throughout the galleries and Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Schedule of Events All...
Memorial Day Special Opening Hours
NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be open for Memorial Day from noon to 5 p.m. Visitors are welcome to view all galleries and current special exhibitions, including: NEW at NOMA: Recent Acquisitions in Modern and Contemporary Art Jim Steg: New Work Regina Scully | Japanese Landscape: Inner Journeys
Bastille Day Fête
Named the third best Bastille Day celebration in the world by Reuters.com, Bastille Day Fête celebrates the connection between Louisiana and France at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Now in its sixth year, the celebration will be bring a Gallic joie de vivre to the people of New Orleans. Bastille Day Fête is presented by...
“Art and A/C” FREE Admission to Louisiana Residents
The Helis Foundation and FOX8 have partnered to present “Art and A/C.” Throughout the month of August, if the temperature forecasted by FOX8 chief meteorologist David Bernard is at or above 95 degrees, three of New Orleans’ top art museums will open their doors free of charge The Helis Foundation and FOX8 have partnered to...
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!
NOMA is among more than 1,200 museums nationwide participating in Smithsonian magazine's Museum Day Live! that allows for two free admissions after registration at the event's website.
NOMA AND SCULPTURE GARDEN CLOSED
Due to a hurricane warning in metro New Orleans, both the museum and sculpture garden will be closed on Saturday, October 7. We anticipate reopening on Sunday, October 8, but please visit our Visitor Information page for updates.
Japan Fest 2017 at NOMA
Now in its 23rd year, the annual Japan Fest is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the Gulf South. It’s a day to enjoy traditional dance groups, martial arts demonstrations, tours of our Japanese art collection, a fashion show, and much more, including Japanese food. Many visitors come to the festival in Japanese dress,...