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Summer Camp Session 3: Think Beyond (Ages 5–7)
Artists have a way of opening up doors to different worlds and possibilities. Take inspiration from art works as varied as glimmering Fairyland Lusterware bowls and vases and the larger-than-life snail of Hank Willis Thomas’ History of the Conquest in the Sculpture Garden to imagine mind-expanding creations of your own.
An Evening with Nefertari at Café NOMA
Café NOMA 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, LA, United StatesJoin 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 Khaled Hegazzi of Sittoo’s Kitchen.
Summer Camp Session 4: If/Then (Ages 8–10)
Curious minds and busy hands are encouraged to reason and experiment through art and art-making in this awe-inspiring session. Record and document the world around you and test the cause and effects of different art-making techniques and processes.
Summer Camp Session 5: Only I Know (Ages 8–10)
When we talk about a work of art together, each viewer has unique thoughts and ideas to share! Dig deeper into ideas of self like self-portraiture, identity, and storytelling through projects that are all about you.
Summer Camp Session 6: Ways of Knowing Preteen Art Intensive (Ages 11–13)
NEW! NOMA is excited to introduce a new summer offering for middle school students: the Pre-Teen Art Intensive. This one-week camp program provides campers with an opportunity to work closely with a teaching artist to hone creative skills and develop their own projects.
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
Every Saturday in August, Louisiana residents enjoy free admission to NOMA, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and the Contemporary Arts Center courtesy of The Helis Foundation. As an extension of foundation’s Art for All program, Art & A/C enables Louisiana residents to #ExploreNOMA for free while also staying cool! To reserve your tickets in...
Member Appreciation Morning
Rise and shine at NOMA! Join us for a members-only morning at the museum before it opens for the day. Members are invited to join us 8:30–10:00 am for coffee, pastries, and exclusive access to the NOMA galleries.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration with Ecos Latinos
NOMA’s Lapis Center for the ArtsIn partnership with Ecos Latinos, NOMA hosts a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration featuring a night of music in the Lapis Center for the Arts. Performers include violinist Ángel Ríos, Bodoma Garifuna drummers and dancers, Patrice Fisher and Arpa, Mariachi Jalisco, and Mexico Y Sus Raíces dance group.
LOVE in the Garden Presented by Hancock Whitney
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LATaking place in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, LOVE in the Garden celebrates the visual and culinary artists of New Orleans with a festive evening offering the best of New Orleans cuisine, spirits, and entertainment. Funds raised at LOVE in the Garden provide crucial general operating support to NOMA, allowing the museum to keep staff employed, create innovative virtual content and serve the New Orleans community with educational initiatives.
Japan Fest
Celebrate Japanese culture through art, performances, food, and more at Japan Fest, organized by NOMA, the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville, and the Japan Club in New Orleans. Sample Japanese cuisine and enjoy traditional dance groups, martial arts demonstrations, tours of the museum’s Japanese art collections, and much more. Tickets available for purchase at...
Member Sale at the NOMA Museum Shop
Start your holiday shopping early! NOMA members save 20% off all regular-priced items and get first access to 70% markdowns in the NOMA Museum Shop.