Small Talk: Mardi Gras designer Bror Anders Wikstrom with Decorative Arts Curator Mel Buchanan
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 Mel Buchanan, Curator of Decorative Arts and...
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.
No Friday Nights at NOMA
Friday Nights at NOMA will not be held on March 1 in advance of Mardi Gras weekend. The museum will close at 6 pm and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at 5 pm.
Closed for Endymion Saturday
NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be closed on Saturday, March 2, as City Park and the surrounding Mid-City neighborhood plays host to the Endymion parade for Carnival season. Join us on March 3 for regular Sunday hours from 11 am to 5 pm.
Closed for Mardi Gras
NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be closed on Tuesday, March 5, in observance of Mardi Gras.
Small Talk: William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s Whisperings of Love
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.
No Friday Nights at NOMA
Friday Nights at NOMA will not be held on March 8. The museum will close at 6 pm and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at 5 pm.
Mindfulness Class
From January 19 through March 16, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity, without judgment, and with a willingness to be with what is. Mindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals Cope with the stress, pain, and challenges of...
Studio KIDS!
This winter/spring, Studio KIDS! classes explore art made by diverse cultures throughout time as inspiration for art projects. From sculpting to painting, each class features different media and techniques. Attend one class or the entire series. Advance registration is required.
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. Ideal for ages 2-7. No registration is necessary. StoryQuest is included with museum admission. Find the full schedule here....
Small Talk: 17th-Century Dutch Art
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 a docent for a discussion about NOMA's...
Sculpture Garden Tour
Join NOMA’s docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Saturdays and Mondays, weather dependent, at noon. Represented sculptors include Pierre Auguste Renoir, Rene Magritte, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, and Robert Indiana, among others. Meet at the gates to the garden, which offers free admission year-round.