Friday Nights at NOMA: Masks and Identity in Casanova’s Venice, a lecture about masking | Film screening of The Wings of the Dove

Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. 5 – 8 p.m. Art on the Spot 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Music by the BellaDonnas Jazz Band 6 p.m. “Masks and Identity in Casanova's Venice,” a lecture by James H. Johnson 7:30 p.m. Italian film series...

Studio KIDS!

New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Aspiring artists, get ready to sharpen your creative skills! This Spring, students will explore art made by diverse cultures as inspiration for art projects.

$25 – $30

StoryQuest

New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

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.

Recurring

Besthoff Sculpture Garden Tour

Join a docent for a guided tour of select works within the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden every Saturday at 2 p.m. in April and May.

Edible Book Day

NOMA invites both professional and aspiring home-kitchen bakers to participate in the Edible Book Day decorated-cake contest. Visitors to Friday Nights at NOMA are encouraged to participate in the judging.

Studio KIDS!

New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Aspiring artists, get ready to sharpen your creative skills! This Spring, students will explore art made by diverse cultures as inspiration for art projects.

$25 – $30

StoryQuest

New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

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.

Inspired by Venice: Glassblowing Workshop with YAYA

New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

This spring, NOMA and YAYA present a unique opportunity for adults to learn more about Venetian glass. Begin the day at NOMA for a private gallery talk of the A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s. Then go to YAYA’s Creative Glass studio for lunch and a glass blowing workshop where you will make...

$100 – $125

Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival

As Louisiana's native irises bloom, the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden becomes the site of a gathering of flower enthusiasts.