Small Talk: William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s Whisperings of Love

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.

No Friday Nights at NOMA

Friday Nights at NOMA will not be held on March 8. The museum will close at 6 pm and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at 5 pm.

Mindfulness Class

From January 19 through March 16, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity, without judgment, and with a willingness to be with what is. Mindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals Cope with the stress, pain, and challenges of...

Studio KIDS!

This winter/spring, Studio KIDS! classes explore art made by diverse cultures throughout time as inspiration for art projects. From sculpting to painting, each class features different media and techniques. Attend one class or the entire series. Advance registration is required.

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. Ideal for ages 2-7. No registration is necessary. StoryQuest is included with museum admission. Find the full schedule here....

Small Talk: 17th-Century Dutch Art

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 a docent for a discussion about NOMA's...

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Sculpture Garden Tour

Join NOMA’s docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Saturdays and Mondays, weather dependent, at noon. Represented sculptors include Pierre Auguste Renoir, Rene Magritte, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, and Robert Indiana, among others. Meet at the gates to the garden, which offers free admission year-round.

Small Talk: Léopold Burthe’s Angelique

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 a discussion about Léopold Burthe's Angelique.

Small Talk: Bondye: Between and Beyond with Georges Valris

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

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. Admission to NOMA is free to all Louisiana...

NOMA Book Club Curatorial Program

Join fellow book lovers for group discussions about fiction and nonfiction books related to art, artists, art museums, NOMA’s collections and exhibitions. The selection for March is Keith Sonnier: Until Today, the catalog for the current exhibition. Curator Katie Pfohl will lead a curatorial program about the artist.