Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival

Horticulture lovers and gardening enthusiasts are invited to the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden for the annual Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival, presented by NOMA and the Greater New Orleans Iris Society (GNOIS). Come view the newly-bloomed Louisiana irises in the lush sculpture garden. Visitors will have the opportunity to ask on-site iris experts any...

Adult Art Studio

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

Develop your artistic skills at NOMA! In this series, learn acrylic painting basics including brush work and color mixing while employing techniques specific to this medium.

Salsa Tuesdays! Dance classes with Liquid Rhythm, Inc.

Learn the hottest Latin dance moves on Salsa Tuesdays! with classes presented by NOMA and Liquid Rhythm, Inc., in conjunction with the exhibition Carlos Rolón: Outside/In. All classes are sold out.

Small Talk: Ironwork in Carlos Rolon: Outside/In

Small Talks are ten to fifteen minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. Learn more about the wrought ironwork in the exhibition Carlos Rolón: Outside/In. All Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation.

Noontime Talk: A Queen Within with Curator Mel Buchanan

Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Join Curator Mel Buchanan for a tour of NOMA's first fashion exhibition. Every Wednesday Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA courtesy of The Helis Foundation.

Small Talk: Ironwork in Carlos Rolón: Outside/In

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 curatorial intern Lucia Momoh as...

Small Talks: Happy Birthday, Joan Miró!

Join Curatorial Assistant Anne Roberts on the occasion of Spanish artist Joan Miró’s 125th birthday as she discusses his paintings in NOMA's permanent collection. Small Talks are 10-15 minute gallery talks focused on select works of art.

Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Neptune Steel Drum Orchestra | Fashion on Film Screening: The First Monday in May

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

Create Late

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

Exclusively for adults, kick off your weekend with a glass of wine and a paint brush!

$25 – $30

Fashion on Film Series: The First Monday in May

This five-part film series, presented in conjunction with the exhibition A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, considers the role of fashion in modern society and takes an in-depth look at some of the industry’s most influential tastemakers. Friday, March 2, 6:30 pm: The Legacy of Alexander McQueen Saturday, March 3, 2 pm: Bangaologia: The Science of...

Studio KIDS!

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

This spring, 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.

$25 – $30

Mindfulness Classes Launch with Special Screening of Walk with Me Documentary

Learn more about mindfulness and how learning to live in the present moment can help you lead a more balanced life. This twenty-minute info session, led by mindfulness instructor Dr. Jayashree Rao, will be followed by a special screening of the 2017 documentary Walk with Me.