New Orleans Museum of Art

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One of America’s mostinfluential galleries celebrates the city’s rich cultural heritage as well asart from around the world.

The New OrleansMuseum of Art, or NOMA, is the perfect place to explore the artistic heritageof Louisiana. Although most famous for its collection of American and Frenchworks, NOMA houses a world-class collection with a truly global reach.Collected works and exhibitions span from the pre-Christian period to thecontemporary era, and include decorative, photographic and conceptual art.

The museum was a giftto the city in 1911 from Isaac Delgado, an elderly sugar plantation owner.While the building has been renovated several times over the past century, thevast majority of the original building is still intact and in use today.

Explore the EuropeanArt collection, including masterpieces by Monet, Lorrain and Picasso. Specialattention is given to the French Impressionist Edgar Degas, who spent a fewmonths painting and visiting with relatives in New Orleans in 1870. Look for aportrait of Degas’ cousin, Estelle Musson, on the second floor. You can alsovisit the Degas House, the residence in which he stayed, just a few blocksaway. 

Download a free audiotour to your cell phone and follow the twisting paths through the Sydney andWalda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. This five-acre (two-hectare) landscaped parkset among mature oaks and pines displays more than 60 sculptures from all over theworld. Grab a mat and join locals for a tai chi or Pilates class in the garden.Tai chi classes are also held in the museum’s galleries. Check the NOMA websitefor fees and times.

Wrap up your visit inthe NOMA shop and find creative souvenirs of New Orleans, including work bylocal artists.

NOMAis located at the southern end of New Orleans’ City Park, in the city center.The museum is open daily except Mondays. The Sculpture Garden is free and openseven days a week. There’s free parking and it’s easy to find by car, taxi,bike, bus or the Canal Streetcar.

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M.Taylor
Mar 18, 2020

Attended a work meeting inside the museum space. Lovely location and combined with surrounding park makes a nice day trip. Can ride streetcar direct to City Park, Museum, and Botanical Gardens!!!

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Verified traveler
Jun 2, 2019

If you or your spouse is a military / veteran, you can go for free right now.

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Verified traveler
May 23, 2019

Fantastic new addition to their sculpture garden.

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May 18, 2019

My favorite place in New Orleans

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Verified traveler
Mar 21, 2019

the sculpture garden is wonderful.

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