The NOLA Project presents The Henchman: A Shakespeare Story
The NOLA Project theater company returns to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden with The Henchman: A Shakespeare Story, an imagined sequel by playwright Michael Aaron Santos to A Midsummer Night's Dream. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the gate.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Conversation with Photographer Rich Frishman
Friday Nights at NOMA features an exciting lineup of programs in 2019: 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, the Museum Shop, and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm. Photographer Rich Frishman will discuss his ongoing project Ghosts of Segregation at 6 pm.
Open Memorial Day | Special Holiday Hours
NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be open for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, from 12 to 5 pm.
Gallery Talk: Curator Katie Pfohl on Keith Sonnier: Until Today
Gallery talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Join Curator Katie Pfohl for a discussion about the exhibition Keith Sonnier: Until Now.
The NOLA Project presents The Henchman: A Shakespeare Sequel
The NOLA Project theater company returns to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden with The Henchman: A Shakespeare Story, an imagined sequel by playwright Michael Aaron Santos to A Midsummer Night's Dream. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the gate.
NOMA Book Club Meet the Author Event
Join fellow book lovers as we read and discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art, artists, art museums, NOMA’s collections and exhibitions. Author Anne Boyd Rioux will discuss her book Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Susanne Ortner | Gallery Talks on You Are Here: A Brief History of Photography and Place and Keith Sonnier: Until Today
Friday Nights at NOMA features an exciting lineup of programs in 2019: 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, the Museum Shop, and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm.
Mindfulness Intensive Course
Join a Mindfulness course under the instruction of Dr. Jayshee Rao for two days, Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Mindfulness is defined as a method of experiencing the present moment with open curiosity, without judgment, and with a willingness to be with what...
Baby Artsplay! (Ages 3-4 Workshop)
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 3–4. Learn how to integrate music, movement, and drama into everyday playtime to foster children’s developmental growth.
Baby Artsplay! Tiny Explorers Series (Ages 3-4)
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 3-4. Learn how to integrate music, movement, and drama into everyday playtime to foster children’s developmental growth. Saturdays at 10:30 am This...
Besthoff Sculpture Garden Tour
Join NOMA’s docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, weather dependent, at noon. Sited on ten acres adjacent to the museum, the garden contains more than sixty works by renowned sculptors placed among a picturesque Louisiana landscape.
Museum Highlights Tour
NOMA docents guide visitors on hour-long tours of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions. Tours are free with NOMA admission. Meet in the Great Hall to join in.