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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.
Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LAIris 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.
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.
Called to the Camera: Black American Studio Photographers Book Signing
NOMA Museum ShopJoin us for a book signing and celebration of the newly published catalogue Called to the Camera: Black American Studio Photographers.
Art Thrives Printmaking Showcase
NOMA’s Art Thrives program aims to create opportunities exclusively for adults ages 55 and up to learn new creative skills while building community and having fun in the process. Over four weeks, participants worked with teaching artists and museum staff to learn hand-building techniques while exploring the progression of ceramics over the past 200 years.
Mini Masters Showcase
Come celebrate with students, families, partners, and supporters to recognize the creativity and achievements of Mini Masters prekindergarten students! The showcase features works of art made by students from participating ReNEW Schools, Educare New Orleans, and Clover (formerly Kingsley House).
Teen Night: Teens Take NOMA!
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LAJoin us for a teen takeover at celebrating youth creativity and connection. Designed by NOMA’s Teen Art Council, the event features opportunities to engage with the museum, relax with friends, and connect with creative teens from across the city!
Celebrating Juneteenth at NOMA
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LAJoin us at NOMA for a day of activities to honor Juneteenth—the annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States—and support the ongoing movement for justice, equity, and liberation. Come together for special programs, performances, guided tours, and art-making activities for all ages. Stop by throughout the day to share what honoring Juneteenth means to you.
Art Thrives Shakespeare Alive! Showcase
NOMA’s Art Thrives program aims to create opportunities exclusively for adults ages 55 and up to learn new creative skills while building community and having fun in the process. Over four weeks, participants worked with teaching artists and museum staff to learn hand-building techniques while exploring the progression of ceramics over the past 200 years.
Taylor Family Day
In partnership with the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, NOMA presents an annual family day for Taylor Scholars. Students in the Taylor Scholars program are invited to #ExploreNOMA and participate in special activities throughout the day.
Art & A/C Presented by The Helis Foundation
Enjoy free admission for Louisiana residents every Saturday in August!
Member Appreciation Morning
Join us for a members-only morning at the museum. Members are invited to join us 9:00–11:00 am for coffee and early access to NOMA galleries, including the special exhibition Fashioning America: Grit to Glamour. We will have a limited number of member appreciation gifts as a token of our gratitude.