Museum Guidelines

Museum Manners

Paying attention to these simple rules will help ensure that everyone’s visit to NOMA is a pleasant and enriching one:

Works of art are fragile, so the oils, salts, and acids of our skin can damage the art. As our preservation partners, do not touch the art, walls, or cases.
To prevent accidents, please walk in the museum and keep a safe distance of 3 feet between you and the art and display cases.
Many people will be sharing the galleries. To make sure everyone has a positive experience, please silence cell phones and keep voices low.
Please leave the following prohibited items at home: lunch bags, book bags, large purses, food, drink, gum, pens, and markers. You may be asked to check large items and umbrellas in the FREE Coat Check Room.

Stay on the pathways and mowed lawns for your safety as well as the safety of the sculptures and plants.
Sculptures may be damaged by touching. Please refrain from touching all works except Allison Saar’s Travelin’ Light.
Running, climbing, and horseplay are not allowed in the Sculpture Garden. It should be treated as an outdoor museum.
Many varieties of plants, wildlife, and insects make their homes in the Sculpture Garden. Please do not disturb these valuable members of our ecosystem.
Speak in a normal voice. Other visitors could be disturbed by shouting.
Dispose of trash in proper receptacles.
Food and drink may be enjoyed at one of City Park’s many dining locations. Picnicking is not allowed in the Sculpture Garden.
Service dogs are welcomed, but pets are not allowed.
Bicycles, skateboards and motorized transportation should be enjoyed outside the Sculpture Garden.