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,...

Members Only Sale in the Museum Shop

NOMA members can take advantage of this one-day sale with 20 percent discounts on a wide array of merchandise in the NOMA Museum Shop.

Prospect.4: The Lotus In Spite of the Swamp Opening Weekend Celebration

Prospect New Orleans is a citywide triennial of contemporary art in New Orleans. Emphasizing collaborative partnerships, Prospect presents the work of diverse local, national, and international artists in unique and culturally exceptional venues, creating an optimistic cartography through the education and engagement of residents and visitors. NOMA will showcase works by six artists: Njideka Akunyili Crosby,...

Closed for Thanksgiving

In observance of Thanksgiving, NOMA will be closed on Thursday, November 23. Please visit us for the remainder of the holiday weekend from November 24-26.

Christmas Eve – Special Hours

NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be open on Sunday, December 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 pm. Find those last-minute gifts in the Museum Shop!

Closed for Christmas

NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be closed on December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.