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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!

Small Talk: Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner with Docent Naomi Kornman

Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join NOMA docent Naomi Kornman as she discusses...

Small Talk: Amadeo Modigliani’s Portrait of a Woman with Docent Connie Traub

Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Connie Traub for a discussion about...

The NOLA Project presents The Revolutionists

Join The NOLA Project for this all-female production in the Great Hall featuring four beautiful and bold women who lose their heads during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror.

Noontime Talk: Wall-Gazing Zen: Sight and Insight with Richard Collins of the New Orleans Zen Temple

Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Join Richard Collins of the New Orleans Zen Temple for a discussion titled "Wall-Gazing Zen: Sight and Insight" within the exhibition Teaching...

Small Talks: Vanuatu Slit Gong with Docent Harvey Orth

Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Harvey Orth for a discussion about...

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The NOLA Project presents The Revolutionists

NOLA Project guest director Joanna Russo leads the regional premiere of The Revolutionists, an all-female production, featuring four beautiful, badass women, who lose their heads in this girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror.

Small Talk: “Second Line” Cocktail Set with Curator Mel Buchanan

Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join Curator Mel Buchanan as she discusses the...

Community Night at NOMA

Join us for Community Night at the New Orleans Museum of Art with FREE admission for all visitors and featuring live music, food trucks, gallery tours, a discussion on the Instagram-based #EverydayNewOrleans project, and art-making activities. Community Night is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories

Studio KIDS!

This fall, Studio KIDS! presents “Express Yourself” art classes for children. Perfect for students ages 5-10 who want to get creative and learn art making techniques. In each class, Studio KIDS! explores art made by diverse cultures as inspiration for art projects. From sculpting to painting, each class features different media and techniques.

StoryQuest

Spark imagination, creativity, and a love of reading. Professional 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.

Small Talk: Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner with Docent Naomi Kornman

Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Naomi Kornman for a discussion about...