Small Talk: Carlos Rolón: Outside/In with Curator Katie Pfohl

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 Curator Katie Pfohl as she gives highlights...

Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Abita Stumps | Screening of The Sons of Tennessee Williams

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, Café NOMA, and the Museum Shop remain open till 9 pm. 5 - 8 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 6 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...

Small Talk: Dutch Portraits

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 Regina Shujaa as she leads visitors...

Noontime Talk: Charles Joseph Natoire and The Toilet of Psyche with Curatorial Fellow Kelsey Brosnan

Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Wednesdays are FREE to Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Join Curatorial Fellow Kelsey Brosnan as she discusses The Toilet of Psyche (c. 1735) by Charles Joseph Natoire. Wednesdays are FREE to all Louisiana residents...

NOMA Book Club Potluck Lunch

Join NOMA staff and fellow book lovers as we read and discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art, artists, art museums, NOMA’s collections and exhibitions. Our full 2018 schedule and reading list has been announced. Organized by NOMA’s Felix J. Dreyfous Library, the Book Club is an informal group. You do not have to...

Picturing Us Film Series: Mr. Cao Goes to Washington

Mr. Cao Goes to Washington follows the journey of Rep. Joseph Cao, the first Vietnamese American elected to the US Congress, the only non-white House Republican of the 111th Congress, and the only Republican to vote for President Obama’s Health Care Reform Bill.

Small Talk: Odili Donald Odita’s Forever with Art Handler Todd Rennie

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 artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join NOMA art handler Todd Rennie as he discusses his...

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, July 28: Water Ideal for ages 2-7. No registration is necessary. StoryQuest is included with museum admission. Find the full...