Glass

A magnificent and comprehensive collection of glass objects is the single greatest strength of the New Orleans Museum of Art’s Decorative Arts Department. The glass collection is ranked among the top five in the United States and covers the history of the glassmaker’s art from its ancient Egyptian origins through contemporary studio glass. The NOMA glass collection presently numbers more than 12,000 objects.

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Studio KIDS! art classes: King for a Day

When:
Saturday
Times:
Saturdays, February 16-March 9
Where:
the Studio KIDS! art studio
What:
Get creative with Studio KIDS! NOMA offers art classes for students…
 
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Yoga in the Sculpture Garden

When:
Saturday
Times:
Saturdays, 8 a.m.
Where:
The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
What:
NOMA, in collaboration with the Jefferson East Wellness Center, offers wellness…
 
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“Best Japanese collection I've ever seen. Sculpture garden is spectacular, and I've visited some all over the world.” Karen Wilson