New Orleans Museum of Art

Art museum · City Park

New Orleans Museum of Art

Art museum · City Park

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1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124

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Nestled in the lush City Park, the New Orleans Museum of Art dazzles with over 40,000 global masterpieces and an enchanting sculpture garden.  

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"A must-see on most visitors’ New Orleans itineraries, and deservedly so. The building itself, set back in City Park, is imposing and grand with its alabaster walls and Greco-Roman columns. There's also a beautiful five-acre sculpture garden, with artwork beneath magnolias and Spanish moss-laden live oaks. Inside, the collection is equally impressive, with French and American art and traveling exhibits that feature everything from fashion to digital media. It remains one the South’s most impressive fine art collections." - Paul Oswell

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"Zoom out. What’s this place all about?A must-see on most visitors’ New Orleans itineraries, and deservedly so. The building itself, set back in City Park, is imposing and grand with its alabaster walls and Greco-Roman columns. If the weather is good, then be sure to make time to stroll around the equally impressive Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. What will we find in the permanent collection?This museum opened with just nine works of art in 1911; now, the permanent collection has some 40,000 pieces. Although most eras and media are represented, NOMA is known for its French and American art, African and Japanese works, and photography and glass. It remains one the South’s most impressive fine art collections. How about temporary exhibits?The museum has as broad a roster of temporary exhibits as befits a large city art museum. Many of them have local relevance, and tie in with cultural life in Louisiana; these are complemented by national and global traveling exhibits that might include fashion or digital media. What did you make of the crowd?NOMA’s location in the middle of City Park means there’s a fair amount of casual foot traffic, but the rotating exhibits draw art buffs as well. On the practical tip, how were the facilities?The exhibits are spread over a number of floors, but accessibility didn't seem to be a problem. Is the café worth a stop, or should we just plan on going elsewhere?Locally famous restaurateur Ralph Brennan oversees Café NOMA; it's a great pitstop, even if you're just touring City Park. Any advice for the time- or attention-challenged?The museum does run a ‘highlights’ tour (free with admission) with curators and educators who'll discuss their favorite pieces. The must-see rooms are generally held the American collections housed in the Rosemonde E. and Emile Kuntz rooms." - Paul Oswell

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"This is the oldest and grandest art institute in a city that’s long captivated artists. The Neoclassical building sits amid the greenery of massive City Park (conveniently at the end of the Canal Streetcar Line). It’s an especially good destination for admirers of Edgar Degas, who spent an extended vacation in New Orleans visiting relatives in 1872; a number of his works are displayed here. Just outside the museum is the beautifully landscaped and well-curated five-acre Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, which perfectly melds the old and new. Some 60 sculptures are arrayed amid reflecting lagoons and 200-year-old live oaks."

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"When it was established in 1911, there were nine works of art on display. Now, in addition to a 40,000-piece-strong permanent collection, including works by Picasso, Sargent, and Magritte, there’s a world-class sculpture garden and an impressive calendar of special exhibitions. On Fridays, visitors are invited to stick around past closing for movie screening, poetry slams, and lectures. "

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9 Best Museums in New Orleans

"A must-see on most visitors’ New Orleans itineraries, and deservedly so. The building itself, set back in City Park, is imposing and grand with its alabaster walls and Greco-Roman columns. There's also a beautiful five-acre sculpture garden, with artwork beneath magnolias and Spanish moss-laden live oaks. Inside, the collection is equally impressive, with French and American art and traveling exhibits that feature everything from fashion to digital media. It remains one the South’s most impressive fine art collections." - Paul Oswell

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Tom P

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This review is mostly about the sculpture gardens. Although the museum is nice, it's the sculpture gardens that really wow you. The landscapes, combined with the outdoor art is just incredible. Paths wander around ponds, and sculptures are located along the paths, each one has a plaque telling you who the artist is and when it was sculpted. We went during the week, so it was probably less crowded. So many great photo opportunities along the way. Highly recommend going. What a gem.

seun adeyemi

Google
New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) has one of the best permanent museum and art collections in the world. Wide range of artworks from Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. The museum has a well designed sculpture park, urban public park - city park conversancy, cafe, restrooms, and other attractions.

Matthew Mittleman

Google
Incredible European Catholic art, stunningly brilliant pieces. Not busy at all on a weekend, except for the parking, which is shared with city park and is where I imagine all passengers of parked cars went. The parking is all parallel on the side of the street and full which was irritating but not necessarily the fault of the museum. It’s overly expensive, around $40 per person for adults, make sure to make use of whatever discount you’re eligible for: Senior, student, teacher, etc. relatively small art museum, I come from Houston which is much bigger, but this museum is filled with many more pieces that are worthwhile to see than at the Houston Museum of fine arts.

Michelle Gould

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My husband and I went to the sculpture gardens at NOMA. (The afternoon was so beautiful that we never made it inside the museum!) It’s an easy trolley ride from Canal Street and a lovely way to spend an afternoon away from the boozy crowds.

Mardi Graz

Google
Noma is a beautiful, elegant, and grandiose museum with lots and lots to see! Bring your charger! If you take pictures, you're gonna need it! If you have a camera, bring an extra battery (or a charger). The paintings are incredible! The quirky furniture is super cool, and Will Ryman's "America" is must-see! Trust me! If you're in New Orleans, don't waste all your time on Bourbon Street! Go soak up some true culture! You'll be glad you did! The girls in the gift shop were the least helpful people I've ever met, but it's still worth a visit to grab a dope souvenir!

LaShunda Knowles

Google
My daughter had this Art Museum on her list to visit. We had a nice time at this location. So much to see and read about, very nice art pictures and collectibles items. History, l loved it.

LYNNETTE RIFFEL

Google
Excellent broad and diverse selection of art, both historical and modern. Non residents $20 and $13 for students. Free street parking. Beautiful park grounds surrounding the area with additional family activities.

W Cannon

Google
Excellent well laid out museum. Information placards adjacent to displays giving details on the exhibit(s).
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Melissa S.

Yelp
Used our NARM membership and saved $40 for two. The Museum is located right after the main entrance. You can't miss it. It's next to the Sculpture garden and to the left of Cafe Du Monde. It's a huge Musuem. So many cool exhibits. We went for the prohibition exhibit. It was smaller than expected, but still intreating. They had benches so you can get off your feet and rest a bit. The bathrooms are clean and locate on the first and second level. The second floor one was a bit on the chilly side. They had a funny display of ikea products. I loved that they have a cafe attached. It encouraged us to spend more time in the museums as we didn't have to leave early as we were hungry and looking for something to eat. I highly reccomend the museum. It was chilly on the Winter day that we went and it was nice to warm up and get off our feet for a while. They also have in and out privileges so you can see some of the Museum, go to cafe du Monde for a snack and then come back for the rest of the Museum. Also the perfect place to cool off in the hot summer days. Plus they have clean bathrooms is a plus being in the park all day.
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Cristen M.

Yelp
Delicious and healthy breakfast and lunch menu located inside NOMA at City Park. While there I enjoyed the Coolinary Menu that goes through September 15: Experience the flavors of summer with our COOLinary Menu! 2 Courses for $28 1st Course: Start with a choice of refreshing Cantaloupe Soup or our Petite Greek Salad. 2nd Course: Choose between the Gulf Shrimp & Quinoa Salad, featuring spicy boiled shrimp and lemon Dijon vinaigrette, or the Confit Duck Leg Quarter, served with edamame succotash and a peach-ginger gastrique.
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Fidel G.

Yelp
We came with my parents and mother in law. Was their first time here in New Orleans. We come a couple times and wanted to bring them. On this trip they came. My parents loved it!!
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Joy T.

Yelp
The third floor is finally open and I am so happy. The new exhibits made me smile. New art, new artists and a bright floor.
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Deborah F.

Yelp
A beautifully laid-out museum that does a great job with its exhibitions - it's easy to see everything inside within about two hours, but also allow time to enjoy the large sculpture gardens and surrounding park area. Nice cafe & gift shop, too. They do a good job explaining/highlighting works of art in a manner everyone can enjoy and learn from.
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Deanna P.

Yelp
The sculpture garden may be the best part about this place - and it's the only free part! The garden itself gets 5 stars! It's a meandering path through beautiful, perfectly placed sculptures within trees, bushes, and around water features. The other 5 star feature of this place is the branding and gift shop. The NOMA branded items are beautiful, and a great souvenir. The museum itself, minus the sculpture garden, gets 3 stars from me. Being one of the top ten featured "must see attractions" by some popular travel websites seems like a real stretch, especially compared to other excellent art museums across the nation (and across the south). The building is indeed lovely inside with an "okay" mixture of art from around the world. The African collection itself was worth the visit. They have some very different contemporary art pieces that I haven't seen or heard of before. But the price of museum entry does is not warranted by the visit, especially since the sculpture garden is free. The permanent collection on site is mostly disappointingly underwhelming. With that said, I'm glad that I visited. I likely wouldn't visit the museum again, though I would visit the sculpture garden again. And I do love my NOMA tshirt that I picked up at the gift shop.
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Charles S.

Yelp
I love this museum! The collections are great. Terrific mixture of art from around the world. Excellent MesoAmerican, African and contemporary collections. The boring European Renaissance art is held to a bare minimum and is better for it. The building is interesting. -- and large. Thankfully the restaurant is excellent so we could take a much needed break. From downtown, take the Canal Street trolley to the end of the line. It's a 12 minute walk to the entrance.
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Brenda M.

Yelp
Loved the sculpture garden! It's the biggest one I have seen with the expansion and it's free! It would be 5 stars for just the sculpture garden. I would be a regular if I lived here! It would be great to do stroller walks at. The actual museum of art raised their price to $20 even though 3 of the exhibits were closed. There were some great pieces like Warhol's Mick Jagger, Pablo Picasso. I did not like the Monet and Degas that they have. They did have some interesting contemporary art.
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Theresa D.

Yelp
Had a wonderful time, easy to get there, park and pay to walk through. Wasn't too crowded and the exhibits were spacious. Would recommend
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Van D.

Yelp
The New Orleans Museum of Art has a little bit of everything in their collection. Like a jack of all trades and a master of none. If you're a tourist like me, you can come here on the Canal Streetcar at the last stop. General Admission is $15 and this includes 3 stories of art and even access to their sculpture garden. Unlike other museums I've been to, I was surprise there was no security on guard in any of the exhibits or the garden, so if someone snuck in they probably wouldn't even notice. First Floor: European Barque Art, European Renaissance Art, Early Renaissance Art, and Dutch & Flemish Painting Second Floor: Early, mid and late 19th Century Louisiana Art, Native American Art, French Art, Contemporary Art, Modern Art, Photography, Orientalism, European and American Modernism, Impressionism, 19th Century Art, and European and American Decorative Arts. Third Floor: Art of the Americas, Japanese Art, Indian Art, African Art. The map also shows Chinese Art and Oceanic Art, but those must be under renovation or in transition during the day of our visit. After we were done with the inside of the museum, we went out to the Sculpture Garden. I feel like I was more impressed with the large scale sculpture garden than the inside since there was more artwork I have not seen prior. Luckily for us the weather was nice enough for us to walk around over their glorious bridges and over the water and explore the garden. We spent about 2 hours here since we were in a rush, but you can easily spend 3 hours here if you had time. It is a nice sampling of many different style of art works. Great to visit and explore your personal artist preferences.
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Justina L.

Yelp
Second time at this museum and I enjoyed it once again. I unfortunately did not visit the outside sculptures due to the summer NOLA heat however we opted to stay inside exploring all 3 floors, filled with art from different time periods, and cultures. Something for everyone. Parking is easy and the grounds are lovely with a lake just outside. Definitely recommend
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Loren B.

Yelp
NOMA is a top-ten must-see New Orleans destination with a strong set of exhibits that is situated in a beautiful setting, with a sculpture garden that may be enough of a reason to visit even if you decide not to enter the museum at all. The museum is mercifully cool inside, greeting us with a welcome break from the oppressively humid heat we experienced from a day of on-foot exploration in the balmy June weather. The museum has a nice balance of locally historical art, international artists and various periods. My Sig-O is a painter and was drawn to some artists she had not seen before, especially a painting called Angelique by a young New Orleans born painter Leopold Burthe who only produced a handful of stunning pieces. The modern exhibits were also a stand-out fave for us. We came a bit late in the day, having only a couple hours to tour the floors and found it was enough if we were selective about the rooms that interested us most. Our tweener stayed engaged for this length of time, tho given more time we would have been able to enjoy the pieces and do some deeper reading. I'd recommend 4 hours or more depending on your appetite for art. Make sure to leave an hour or more to enjoy the sculpture garden, which was *spectacular*. NOMA is set on the edge of New Orleans City Park, which has a lot to offer, notably a location of Cafe Du Monde and their legendary Beignets, New Orleans Botanical Gardens, Carousel Gardens, Storyland, etc.
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DD D.

Yelp
I thoroughly enjoyed NOMA. I took advantage of the free admission day for Louisiana residents. I came for the Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined exhibition. It was exquisite. NOMA has a wonderful collection of art. Outside of the featured exhibition, their permanent collection representing various cultures are located on the third floor. I truly enjoyed my visit there.
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Dexter J.

Yelp
They have a vast collection of artifacts not as much pictures. I did see them remodeling when i went which is always a great thing to see imo.
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Marilu F.

Yelp
I had been to New Orleans beforehand, but I hadn't checked out their museum until a few weeks ago. The reason? My dear friend, Helene S., posted about an exhibit they were having: Queen Nefertari's Egypt. Now if you know me, then you know I love museums and am a huge history buff. Other than that, I minored in art history in college, so this exhibit was right up my alley, particularly as it's one of my favorite periods of the subject itself. We bought tickets around a month and a half in advance. $25 per person. When the time finally came, we went at our scheduled time. Parking was a breeze and the museum itself was large and airy. Upon checking in and providing your already bought tickets, they give you stickers to show you've been granted access. Have to say that the exhibit itself was astounding. Typically from this period in Ancient Egypt, there is little to nothing seen around these parts. It's always queen Nefertiti, never queen Nefertari, which is shocking as Nefertari came before Nefertiti but it is what it is. For what it's worth, queen Nefertari was pharaoh Ramses II's wife. Just thought I'd make that clarification as I've had this discussion with several people and they confuse the two. All that said, we spent a good hour viewing the exhibit. They had so many trinkets, including some funerary texts. The entire visit was fascinating. I thought this was worth its weight in gold. My only disappointment with all this was the gift shop. Very few souvenirs about the exhibit itself and the ones there were just were too expensive. I wasn't going to pay $18 for a refrigerator magnet of a sarcophagus. Nope. Nope. Nope.
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Luke H.

Yelp
Nice little museum with very good AC on a hot, humid day in New Orleans. We got there when it opened to avoid the crowd. Just $15 a ticket. Had a nice museum shop and the cafe seemed quite popular. Free wifi is a plus Enjoyed taking our time as we checked out the first, second, and then the third floor. Might want to bring a light jacket, the AC is set real low. Took about 90 minutes for us before we headed back to our hotel on Canal Street via RTA which only cost $1.25 per person per ride. RTA streetcar stop is just in front of City Park entrance.
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Denise S.

Yelp
Love this place. Unknown sitters was a treat. Incarceration exhibit was very good. Left with a feeling of great sadness. We are hopeful the world is becoming a better place for everyone.
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Mark T W.

Yelp
Excellent collection in a beautiful building. Standout sculpture garden outside. Nestled in A beautiful city park that for some reason is off the beaten tourist path. Excellent deli restaurant. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable.
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Trina D.

Yelp
I'm a fan of museums and while in New Orleans, my bf suggested we hit up the NOMA. We just happened to be there the right week for it because on the first Wednesday of the month, locals get in for free. My bf is from New Orleans and he still has a valid ID. He showed his ID and got us both in for free which was awesome! They have a few floors of artwork in addition to a sculpture garden that we didn't get to even though the weather was awesome when were there. They have a nice collection, although it's not as extensive as the museums I've visited. It was nice to peruse and walk through the different floors and see art through the ages. We had a nice time. Their changing exhibition was also interesting although a bit out there. If you're in town, check out City Park and NOMA for points of interest that aren't Bourbon Street.
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Chan B.

Yelp
So much goodness to say about this place! I just got married here last weekend and it was nothing short of a fairytale. The venue speaks for itself. But the service! From start to finish they were so accommodating and incredible to work with. I'm Punjabi Indian and married a white Cajun man. We had a horror story experience with another venue just months before and were so afraid we'd find nowhere with an open mind willing to make our dreams come true. Then we found the NOMA. They worked with all of our cultural differences and needs without batting an eye. The women in charge, Maura, was a delight and so prompt and helpful in setting everything. Our guests were shocked at the event we threw! This venue is truly breath taking and the energy and personalities match it all the same. I cannot recommend this place enough! Cost effective, kind, open minded, and absolutely beautiful!
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L S.

Yelp
We spent the better part of the day at NOMA. It was a lovely assortment of exhibitions and sculptures outside in the garden. We started inside on the top floor and worked our way down. Comfortable benches throughout and nice wi-fi if you want to pause in between the sections. Very appreciated on a hot, humid summer day! Check the calendar as you plan your visit - they have all kinds of fun things happening!
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Jazlyn G.

Yelp
NOMA is super beautiful! Student discounts are offered. There are two stories of wonderful art on the inside with pieces dating back to the 13th century as well as modern art. My favorite was seeing pieces by Mary Cassatt. There is also a beautiful gift shop, sleek cafe, and gorgeous sculpture garden outside. Enjoy!
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Irwin M.

Yelp
The exhibits were wonderful. Well laid out. Never knew it existed. It was raining so we weren't able to walk around the sculpture garden in City park. Will do that next time in N.O.
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Ann F.

Yelp
Not too far a walk from the end of RTS 48, through a beautiful park boulevard. Check-in seemed a bit long, asking for first & last name, and zip code. Was this necessary? Even checking in just to go to the cafe, as the case for the couple behind us, they had to wait in line with everyone else just to get the spiel and a sticker to walk through to the back. I felt the continuity was a little random from room to room, not knowing what I was walking into next. (I don't mean from a map stand point. If I still had the map I'd be able to give a better example, but you walk from pre-Columbian artifacts to Oriental art in the next room (not even itself chronological). And I recall walking into photography was a surprise. I never did get back to the jewelry in the one corner.) If you have time to see one art museum in NO, I would instead recommend the Ogden. If you do come, I do recommend the cafe, sculpture garden, and then Angelo Brocato on your way back to town.
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Tomas R.

Yelp
The NOMA is a wonderful staple of our city and is carefully curated. There are so many exhibitions to explore and the grand staircase is wonderful. It's easy to spend a few hours here and the NOMA offers so many unique experiences to enjoy the museum after hours. Situated within City Park it's right across from the sculpture garden (bonus: it's free) this is a day well worth spent. One of the times I was here I happened to enjoy the Carmen Preview Night where they had the opera present and showcasing a few songs breaking down the show. If you're in the need for a bite or drink, the NOMA has a cafe!ol
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Alicia M.

Yelp
I'm late writing this review, but I finally made it to the inside of NOMA. I had been on the grounds numerous times but never had the chance to check out the art. There was an amazing piece of art made from things found in the Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina. That piece alone was worth the visit. I also learned some interesting facts about the history of banking. Overall, I had an enjoyable and relaxing afternoon visit. I'm strongly considering getting a membership because it comes with some nice perks. Also worth mentioning, NOMA has a yearly event called Love in the Garden. It's super fun!
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Natalie F.

Yelp
I mostly wanted to see the sculpture garden but the rest of the museum and exhibits were really nice. The walk is a little far from the museum to the street car so we ended up taking an uber in. However, I do recommend you walk it one way as it's so pretty and definitely worth it. The grounds are really well maintained which made me love the sculpture garden even more! Entrance is between $12-15 but if you are a student (with id) it's $8. Note: I was here in Summer 2019 before COVID hit and the facilities were all open.
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Jonah H.

Yelp
Very nice museum with a cute cafe to boot. Enjoyed walking through the sculpture garden as well. Made an afternoon of it in City Park.
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Rachel E.

Yelp
A must do NOLA attraction, huge marble building with three floors. Art displays from different periods of time and beautiful oil paintings. Somehow I missed the outside sculpture section because it started raining.
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Danielle K.

Yelp
This is a beautiful museum right in the middle of city park. It's epic. I loved the Nefertari exhibit they had and the way that the cafe has special cocktails and food to accompany the exhibit. The whole museum is navigatable and beautifully lit. They have events there sometimes which bring young professionals in there to enjoy the museum after hours. The art is more traditional than the CAC downtown and the selection isn't huge but it's always fun to check out the special exhibits during the day and make a meal of it at the cafe after.

La W.

Yelp
Excellent displays! I went for Fashion America exhibit but enjoyed so much more. It UnfoanIt was a wonderful way to spend the day and enjoy lunch in the café . tunately, it was a little too cool to enjoy the outdoor exhibits or a Swan boat ride in the lake.
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Lynn D.

Yelp
Visiting NOLA? Excellent place to spend 2+ hours. Parking is located along Lelong Dr. and is FREE. If you're planning on going to the sculpture garden first, make sure to purchase tickets to BOTH the museum and sculpture garden. Ticket prices are $15.00 adults | $10.00 seniors (65+) & active military with ID | $8.00 (any) university students with ID | Free admission for visitors age 19 and younger. Wednesdays are FREE admission days ONLY for Louisiana residents. There are 3 stories in this museum. They offer a variety of art styles ranging from tribal/native, contemporary/modern, renaissance, and baroque. Additionally, they had a couple of New Orlean art/objects.
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Sarah B.

Yelp
NOMA is planted directly on beautiful park grounds. The artwork is amazing and there are so many beautiful exhibits. I also super appreciate that NOMA is making a concerted effort to house more art by LGBT and BIPOC artists!! Way to go, NOMA!
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Lexi M.

Yelp
This was a good museum to come to and walk around outside. It was located in City Park and it was such a cool area to go for a stroll.
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Andy V.

Yelp
This museum truly is a can't miss thing if you're visiting and honestly, if I were a local, I'd be here constantly. Let's get pricing out of the way first: $12.00 adults. $10.00 seniors (65+) & active military with ID. $8.00 university students with ID | $6.00 children (7-12).Children 6 and under are free. Wednesdays are FREE admission days for Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation. i didn't realize it, but this museum opened over 100 years ago. It's gorgeous inside too. I was awestruck by even the architecture of the building even before I noticed the amazing pieces inside. Outside the musuem is the five-acre Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Featuring over 60 sculptures situated on the grounds, which are beautifully landscaped and placed along a meandering footpath. There is even a reflecting lagoon, beautiful trees. Plenty of places to rest, meditate, or just take it all in. And of course, so many cool places to take photos. I could have walked the grounds for hours and I know you'll want to when you get here too. It's magnificent, truly. You'll love everything from the revolving exhibits to the outside sculpture garden, I guarantee. Issa must go!
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Megan B.

Yelp
Beautiful and informative. 3 floors worth of various indoor exhibits, and an amazing outdoor sculpture and botanical garden. You could spend all afternoon here!
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Chantel V.

Yelp
This is an awesome place to visit! The displays of art vary on each level and take you on an artistic journey through history. Our visit led us through school halls of New Orleans, across the ocean to Africa, through the halls of Europe, and back to the unspeakable clubs of the French Quarter. There were displays that made me reflect, made me sad, made me laugh, made me angry, and others that made me want to strike a pose. This is a great idea for a weekend outing, a day date, family trip, or even a solo adventure. You can always visit the website and preview the current displays.
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Amil J.

Yelp
Nice place , however, need more African-American information. Did visit Queen Nefertari. Was amazing
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Claire G.

Yelp
Spending a day here was probably my favorite day of my whole trip! Even in January this place including the outdoor sculpture gardens was beautiful and super enjoyable. I loved the curation and layout of this museum. My favorite exhibit was the exhibit on the first floor that incorporated a lot of debris and pieces of the destruction caused by hurricane Katrina. The exhibit was very powerful and deep. Every room of this place was really enjoyable and i even loved the gift shop. So happy that I got to go here!
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Kate A.

Yelp
This is a great museum. There is really so much to see. We got the chance to see the Egyptian exhibit which was wonderful. The modern art exhibit was my favorite but I really liked all the global art on the third floor as well. Definitely make sure you save time to walk around the outdoor sculpture garden. It was really beautiful.

Terri E.

Yelp
Unique artwork alongside the masters with interesting events going all year long. The light is incredible in NOMA! Our favorite part was the gorgeous sculpture garden surrounding NOMA. a must see!
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Fion L.

Yelp
Great size museum with a collection of art ranging from traditional and modern art pieces. I thought it was very peaceful and spacious. I went on a late Sunday afternoon and it was very relaxing since there were not many people around. There is also a complimentary coat check (they don't allow big size backpacks). In addition to my visit I stopped by their Cafe Noma and museum shop which had a wide range of items for sale.
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Anika A.

Yelp
Cool museum! Children under 18 are free and there's a special discount for college students and seniors. Very easy layout to follow. I think there's three levels inside the building and there's also the outdoor greenery + sculptures included in the museum ticket as well. I enjoy visiting museums so it was cool to see how this museum pays homage to Louisiana history and culture. Masks are required and it actually wasn't too crowded inside either so I definitely felt comfortable visiting during this covid/social distancing period.
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Andrew B.

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A must-see on a visit to New Orleans. Their exhibits are great, excellently curated, and never disappoint. I've been here a dozen times and can likely write a book on everything I love about this museum - but I'll keep the Yelp review short. Be sure to plan your visit for a sunny day so you can check out the sculpture garden.
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Kelly M.

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I can't say enough about this museum! Current exhibition is Queen Nefertiti. Powerful art from Africa, India and South America. Renaissance paintings, folk art and furniture. NOMA has gift shop and cute cafe with food and snacks. I took a 6 year old so we zoomed through in 1 1/2 hours. However, there is a magical sculpture garden around a small lake dotted with great grandmother oak trees. It's summer so go early if going to sculpture garden. There is east parking and an elevator for each of the three floors. Kids free 12 and under.
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Genevieve G.

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Beautiful museum! I visited this museum for an exhibition for black commercial photographers. It was absolutely amazing!
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Patricia R.

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Today I stopped in to take a peek at the Art in Bloom exhibit. I'm a true flower lover, and these arrangements took my breath away. The floral designers are so creative! The museum itself is one of my favorite NOLA attractions. There is almost always a traveling exhibition, and they're usually pretty amazing. I have my favorite regular pieces and rooms too, though. I love renaissance art, and they have enough pieces to keep me plenty happy. A room full of Italian altar pieces, several gorgeous Italian oils - portraits, still life, religious - all stunning. I also love the period furniture - although there isn't much of it anymore. What's there gives you a peek into long ago NOLA living. They house so many types of artwork, I'm sure there's something fir everyone. Primitive, Impressionism, contemporary - a very interesting mix. The staff is welcoming and they don't eyeball you if your old eyes aren't sharp enough and you get super close to pieces to get a better look. The gift shop is full of jewelry, books, and general museum gift shop merchandise, but they also carry a few smaller sculptural pieces created by local artists. And if you get hungry, NOMA Cafe is in the building. It's a Brennan's restaurant! Small museum, big, big heart.
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Helene S.

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Always something unexpected at NOMA. Very interesting fashion display and loved the Carlos Rolon Puerto Rican artwork, especially the mirrors and floral artwork. Definitely visit the outdoor sculpture garden as well. Great to visit on a cool day.
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Nancy V.

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A very nice museum with a very eclectic collection with items ranging from the ancient times to modern times. We went to visit because one of my traveling companions was very interested in see the Quilts of Gee's Bend. We were a bit disappointed by the exhibit as it only featured a few of these magnificent quilts in a small alcove. We were really hoping for a more comprehensive show. I very much enjoyed the show "Inspired by Nature - Japanese Art from the Permanent Collection". If focused on bird and flower motifs and spanned from early 1600's to modern times. The whole exhibit exuded beauty and calm. Their modern art exhibits are intriguing. I also very much enjoyed the Bauhaus exhibit and loved the premise of Ear to the Ground - the connection of nature and art. It was a lovely juxtaposition to the Japanese art exhibit. I would recommend this museum as a nice break from the Bacchanalia of New Orleans. The park is beautiful, the setting tranquil and the museum a lovely fusion of old and new.