The Spider Queen, a world-premiere play by The NOLA Project
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LAIn this highly fantastical new play, a rebellious teenager on a mission to discover the truth about her father’s death and a squeamish park ranger who just wants to maintain some order find themselves accidentally thrust into a hidden fantasy realm full of exotic creatures, nefarious villains, and a giant spider who rules the land....
NOMA Book Club Field Trip: Latin American Library at Tulane University
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library 7001 Freret St., New Orleans, LA, United StatesJoin 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...
Masquerade: Late Night at NOMA
A costume bash replete with live music, a cocktail bar, Carnival parading groups, drag performers, and tours of the exhibition A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s will keep NOMA in a party mode till midnight.
Studio KIDS!
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LAAspiring artists, get ready to sharpen your creative skills! This Spring, students will explore art made by diverse cultures as inspiration for art projects.
StoryQuest
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LASpark 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.
Noontime Talk: A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s, with Curator Vanessa Schmid
Join Vanessa Schmid, Senior Research Curator for European Art, as she gives a Noontime Talk on the exhibition A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s. Noontime Talks are brief, casual discussions on exhibitions or works of art in the galleries given by NOMA curators and special guests. A Life of Seduction: Venice in the...
Free admission for Art Museum Day
On Thursday, May 18, 2017, NOMA offers FREE admission to all visitors as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors' (AAMD) Art Museum Day. The theme of this year's Art Museum Day is "Art Museums Foster Vibrant Communities." AAMD members across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will be offering programs and initiatives to celebrate the...
Movies in the Garden: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | Disko Obscura and drag performance
Movies in the Garden is back! Join us in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden for a screening of the 1994 Australian film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. 5:00 – 7:30 pm: Art on the Spot family activity table 5:00 – 7:30 pm: Music by Disko Obscura 7:30 – 8:00 pm: Drag queen...
Friday Nights at NOMA | Don’t Look Now movie screening
Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities throughout the year: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. 5 to 7:30 pm: Art on the Spot (in the Garden) 5 to 7:30 pm: Music by Disko Obscura (in the Garden) 6 pm: Docent guided tour of A Life of Seduction: Venice...
Studio KIDS!
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LAAspiring artists, get ready to sharpen your creative skills! This Spring, students will explore art made by diverse cultures as inspiration for art projects.
Taylor Scholars Family Day
Join us for a a special Family Day at NOMA that celebrates the academic achievements and excellence shown by Taylor Scholars throughout Louisiana, all of whom are eligible for free admission. A full day of activities for students, families, and educators of all ages is planned throughout the galleries and Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Schedule of Events All...
StoryQuest
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LASpark 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.