Member Evening Celebrating Queen Nefertari’s Egypt

New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Join us for a special member evening to celebrate the opening of Queen Nefertari’s Egypt.

This exhibition brings to life the role of Nefertari and other powerful women in ancient Egypt through 230 exceptional objects drawn from the collection of the Museo Egizio in Turin. These include statues, jewelry, vases, papyrus, steles, wooden coffins, and stone sarcophagi, as well as tools and various items of daily life from the artisan village of Deir-el-Medina, home to those who created the royal tombs.

Be among the first to see this once-in-a-lifetime presentation.

Art in Bloom 2022: In Full Bloom Presented by First Horizon

One of the most anticipated springtime events in New Orleans, Art in Bloom showcases spectacular floral designs created by garden clubs, floral designers, and creative talents from New Orleans and beyond. This year’s theme, In Full Bloom, celebrates, through floral expression, the joy of returning to our pre-pandemic way of life.  In addition to fabulous floral installations on view for for five days at NOMA, Queen Nefertari’s Egypt will also be on display during Art in Bloom. Nefertari, the royal wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, is linked to some of the most magnificent monuments of ancient Egypt.

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Artful Palate with Café NOMA

Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group and Café NOMA present a special series Artful Palate cooking demonstrations at the museum! Taking inspiration from Queen Nefertari’s Egypt, these editions of Artful Palate bring Egyptian-born chefs from near and fall to bring the flavors and culinary history of the country to you.

An Evening with Nefertari at Café NOMA

Café NOMA 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience of Queen Nefertari’s Egypt. Take a private tour of the exhibition and then enjoy a multi-course dinner at Café NOMA created by Egyptian-born chef Dina Daniel of Fava Pot in Washington, DC.

Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Iris 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.

Teen Night: Timeless Flight

Up, up, and away with NOMA’s Teen Art Council! Embark on a journey of your own at Teen Night, hosted by the TAC.

NOMA Egg Hunt and Family Festival

The NOMA Egg Hunt and Family Festival is a fun and festive event for families featuring arts & crafts, games, face painting, a petting zoo, food, drinks, sweets, music, and more.

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Queen Nefertari at Night

New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Queen Nefertari’s Egypt brings to life the role of Nefertari and other powerful women in ancient Egypt through 230 exceptional objects, including statues, jewelry, vases, papyrus, steles, wooden coffins, and stone sarcophagi, as well as tools and various items of daily life from the artisan village of Deir-el-Medina, home to those who created the royal tombs.

GiveNOLA Day

Hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, GiveNOLA Day is a 24-hour event in support of regional nonprofits. Your gift on GiveNOLA Day supports NOMA’s exhibitions and programs all year round. And when you show your support on GiveNOLA Day, your donation is supplemented by additional funds from the Greater New Orleans Foundation.

Family Festival: The Mighty Mississippi

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Youth and grown-ups are invited to enjoy a day of family-friendly activities and art-making inspired by the Mississippi River and its ties to New Orleans.

CANCELED | Artful Palate with Café NOMA

Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group and Café NOMA present a special series Artful Palate cooking demonstrations at the museum! Taking inspiration from Queen Nefertari’s Egypt, these editions of Artful Palate bring Egyptian-born chefs from near and fall to bring the flavors and culinary history of the country to you.