Special
No Friday Nights at NOMA
Friday Nights at NOMA will not be held on February 9 in advance of Mardi Gras weekend. The museum will close at 6 pm.
New Orleans’ First Concorso d’Eleganza
In conjunction with the opening of the New Orleans Museum of Art’s A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s exhibition, Ferrari of Houston, in partnership with the Ferrari Club of America, brings New Orleans’ first Concorso d’Eleganza to the museum, as a continued celebration of the beauty, innovation, and exquisite craftsmanship of Italian design.
India Fest
The New Orleans Museum of Art and the Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans present India Fest, a vibrant festival of Indian arts, culture, and cuisine. The event features a wide variety of performances, activities and programs throughout the day, including a traditional lamp lighting ceremony, classical and Bollywood dance, sari demonstrations, henna applications, yoga, lectures, film, a cricket demonstration, and more.
Edible Book Day
NOMA invites both professional and aspiring home-kitchen bakers to participate in the Edible Book Day decorated-cake contest. Visitors to Friday Nights at NOMA are encouraged to participate in the judging.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Great Houses of Havana Lecture | Music by Margie Perez & Cosa Cubana
Architect, preservationist and author Hermes Mallea will discuss his book, Great Houses of Havana, as part of Friday Nights at NOMA. Margie Perez and her Cosa Cubana band will add to the evening's Caribbean flair.
Inspired by Venice: Glassblowing Workshop with YAYA
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LAThis spring, NOMA and YAYA present a unique opportunity for adults to learn more about Venetian glass. Begin the day at NOMA for a private gallery talk of the A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s. Then go to YAYA’s Creative Glass studio for lunch and a glass blowing workshop where you will make...
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...