Friday Nights at NOMA: Debut of Jason Berry’s City of a Million Dreams | Music by Opera on Tap | Zen Discussion | Gallery Tour of The Orleans Collection
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. All galleries and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm.
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...
ZaZen in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Join Richard Collins, an abbot in the New Orleans Zen Temple, for a meditative ZaZen session in the serene setting of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The precise meaning and method...
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...
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. Saturday, November 17: Family Ideal for ages 2-7. No registration is necessary. StoryQuest is included with museum admission. Find...
Small Talk: Dutch Paintings with Docent Ambika Prasad
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...
Sculpture Garden Tour
Join NOMA’s docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Saturdays and Mondays in October and November at noon. Sited on five acres...
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...
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...
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...