Book Club: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
NOMA’s book club meets monthly to discuss fiction and non-fiction books related to art in the museum’s collection and exhibitions.
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NOMA’s book club meets monthly to discuss fiction and non-fiction books related to art in the museum’s collection and exhibitions.
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NOMA provides free guided tours of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden every Sunday.
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NOMA presents tai chi classes in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Monday evenings and (beginning February 25th, 2026) Wednesday mornings.
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NOMA presents tai chi classes in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Monday evenings and (beginning February 25th, 2026) Wednesday mornings.
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Explore art from around the world—dating from ancient times to present day. The museum’s permanent collection and exhibitions span three floors.
Admission is free for Louisiana residents every Wednesday, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative.
Where art meets nature—experience 100 works of art set in a unique Louisiana landscape.
Discover a rotating selection of artful books, gifts, jewelry, and more inspired by what’s on view at NOMA. Take home catalogues for your favorite exhibitions, special collaborations with local artists, and creative activities for all ages.
Enjoy pastries, coffee, lunch, cocktails, and more daily—set against the dramatic backdrop of over 90 objects from NOMA’s permanent collection highlighting global food and dining culture.
Stop by Café NOMA for happy hour on Wednesdays, 3–6 pm, for drink specials and shareable small plates.
Read the Director's Letter from the Spring 2026 relaunch issue of the NOMA member magazine.
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In recognition of Black History Month 2026, NOMA Museum Shop has compiled a list of seven titles highlighting the contributions of Black artists working across mediums to American art, culture, and thought across the nation's history.
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A free and downloadable Educator's Guide to Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity, on view at NOMA now through May 3, 2026, is now available.
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Please note: NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
will open at 1 pm on Saturday, April 4,
due to road closures related to the Crescent City Classic.