NOMA Book Club Discussion Group
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LAJoin NOMA staff and fellow book lovers as we read and discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art, artists, art museums, NOMA’s collections and exhibitions. Our full 2017 schedule and reading list has been announced. Organized by NOMA’s Felix J. Dreyfous Library, the Book Club is an informal group. You do not have to...
Museum Highlights Tour
NOMA docents guide visitors on hour-long tours of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions. Tours are free with NOMA admission. Meet in the Great Hall to join in!
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Smoke N Bones | Artist Perspective with Teresa Cole
Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities throughout the year: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. 5:30 - 8:30 pm: Music by Smoke N Bones 5 - 8 pm: Art on the Spot...
Arts in Peril Film Series: Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People
The arts—from the visual and fine arts to music and literary arts—have always served to reflect and amplify culture and community. The arts can also serve as a way of giving voice to the marginalized, a function that is sometimes met with outrage, suppression, censorship, and even destruction. NOMA’s Arts in Peril Film Series examines...
Studio KIDS!
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LAGet Creative with Studio KIDS! This Fall, Studio KIDS! presents Art 101 for young artists. Perfect for students ages 5-10 who want to get creative and build up their artistic skills. In each class, Studio KIDS! explores art made by diverse cultures as inspiration for art projects. From sculpting to painting, each class features different...
StoryQuest
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LAProfessional authors, actors and artists bring the world of children’s literature to NOMA in this family program. Family activities are offered after each StoryQuest to encourage museum exploration.
Noontime Talk: Curator Mel Buchanan on Decorative Arts
Join Mel Buchanan, the RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts and Design, for a tour of NOMA's newly reimagined decorative arts galleries on the second floor. Noontime Talks are casual discussions led by curators or artists scheduled throughout the year. For more information, call 504.658.4100.
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.
Arts in Peril Film Series: Exit Through the Gift Shop
The arts—from the visual and fine arts to music and literary arts—have always served to reflect and amplify culture and community. The arts can also serve as a way of giving voice to the marginalized, a function that is sometimes met with outrage, suppression, censorship, and even destruction. NOMA’s Arts in Peril Film Series examines...
Lecture: “Artists of Deception: The Ghost Army of World War II” by Rick Beyer
Join historian Rick Beyer as he discusses the critical role of the "Ghost Army" during World War II. Printmaker Jim Steg, the subject of a NOMA retrospective, served in this top-secret tactical deception unit of the US Army charged with creating battlefield props to trick Nazi troops.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Charm Taylor and Special Guests | Docent Guided Tour
Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities throughout the year: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. 5 - 8 pm: Art on the Spot family activity table with YAYA 5:30 - 8:30 pm:...
Arts in Peril Film Series: Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer
The arts—from the visual and fine arts to music and literary arts—have always served to reflect and amplify culture and community. The arts can also serve as a way of giving voice to the marginalized, a function that is sometimes met with outrage, suppression, censorship, and even destruction. NOMA’s Arts in Peril Film Series examines...