NOMA Book Club Discussion Group

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. The selection for October is Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling by Ross King.

Small Talk: Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred with Curatorial Fellow Allison Young

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. Louisiana residents receive FREE admission on Wednesdays courtesy...

No Friday Nights at NOMA

Friday Nights at NOMA will not be held on October 26 as City Park accommodates the 2018 Voodoo Fest. The Besthoff Sculpture Garden will close at 5 pm and the museum at 6 pm.

Noontime Talk: The Orléans Collection with Curator Vanessa Schmid

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 Vanessa Schmid as she introduces visitors to The Orléans Collection exhibition.

Small Talk: Portrait of Père Antoine with Docent Pat Loughran

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...

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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!

JR X TIME: “The Gun Chronicles: A Story of America”

This timely one-night-only installation in NOMA's Great Hall is a collaboration between project between  JR Artist and TIME Magazine that seeks to facilitate an unbiased and honest conversation about gun control. Admission is free. ABOUT "THE GUN CHRONICLES: A STORY OF AMERICA" It’s a truly American story: 325 million people, more than 265 million guns, 35,000...

Noontime Talk: Louisiana Furniture with Philippe Halbert of Yale University

Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Join Philippe Halbert as he discusses NOMA's collection of Louisiana-made furniture in the Kuntz Gallery. Halbert olds a B.A. in French and Francophone Studies and History from the College of William and Mary and an M.A....

Small Talk: Venus Mourning the Death of Adonis with Docent Regina Shujaa

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 discusses the...

Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Russell Welch Hot Quartet | Create Late workshop | Keynote Lecture about The Orléans 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. 5 - 8 pm: Art on the...