French Connections Film Series: The Death of Louis XIV

Travel through time to 18th-century France with films exploring life among the aristocracy. This series, presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Orleans Collection, takes place Saturday afternoons in November and December. Saturday, November 3, 2 pm: A Little Chaos (Rated R, 2015) Saturday, November 17, 2 pm: The Death of Louis XIV (La mort...

Small Talk: Newcomb Pottery 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. Wednesdays are free to all Louisiana residents courtesy...

Studio KIDS! Holiday Workshop

Explore your artistic side this holiday season! NOMA offers 3 single-day Studio KIDS! Holiday Workshops to engage young artists in the creative process. Students ages 5–10 will explore works of art in the museum galleries and get creative in the studio.

Small Talk: Recyclables 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. Wednesdays offer free admission to all Louisiana residents...

Noontime Talk: Ear to the Ground with Curator Katie Pfohl

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 Curator Katie Pfohl as she guides visitors through the contemporary exhibition Ear to the Ground: Earth and Element in Contemporary...

Small Talk: Marie Antoinette with Docent Dennis Malloy

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 Dennis Malloy for a discussion about Louise...

Small Talk: Bacchiacca’s Portrait of a Young Lute Player with Docent Janet Krane

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 Janet Krane for a discussion about Portrait...

Small Talk: Louise Bourgeois 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...

No Friday Nights at NOMA

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Friday Nights at NOMA will not be held on November 23. The museum closes at 6 pm and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden closes at 5 pm.

Baby Artsplay!

Instill a love of art at a young age through a guided, hands-on gallery experience. Young Audiences Wolf Trap teaching artists will present a series of six workshops for caregivers and children ages 0-3. Learn how to integrate music, movement, and drama into everyday playtime to foster children’s developmental growth. Saturdays at 10:30 am This...