What is a stay at 1896 O’Malley House without a visit to to the New Orleans Museum of Art? Just a short walk (about 1.5 miles) away, and you can get lost in an art collection covering 4000 years. This amazing collection lives in 46 galleries and is worth about $200 million. The collection features pieces from America, Europe, Asia, and Africa; including Pre-Columbian, Oceanic, and Native American pieces. NOMA has been around over just over 100 years, and the fascinating collection within its doors will take you on a journey through art history through the Americas, and around the world.
NOMA also boasts an incredible selection of art on the peacefully landscaped grounds with 200-year-old live oaks. For a small fee, Wellness Classes are offered every Saturday morning and Monday evening – you can enjoy Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
During your visit to NOMA, enjoy your lunch at Cafe NOMA by Ralph Brennan. The delicious menu and atmosphere reflects the values of the museum. You might even run into our innkeeper, Larry, as he enjoys lunch at the Cafe frequently!
NOMA ensures that visitors of all ages discover entertainment and enlightenment within their doors! From talks, films, and book clubs for adults to a Saturday Storyquest featuring professional children’s authors and illustrators for kids; NOMA provides creative and engaging activities to the community.
Currently, NOMA is celebrating expressionist and sculptor Ida Kohlmeyer who would be 100 this year, with a special display of items from the permanent collection called “Ida Kohlmeyer: 100th Anniversary Highlights.” Also featured this fall is the art of local artist Jim Richard in an exhibit called “Make Yourself at Home.” Finally, if you’re a fan of photography, check out the thought-provoking exhibition, “Photography, Sequence, & Time.”
We hope you’ll take advantage of this New Orleans masterpiece! For more details about this wonderful place visit their website,our resource for this information and photo. Also, the New Orleans Museums website has several more museum suggestions!
October is a special month in New Orleans, with its haunted history and intriguing characters. The history of this city is so bizarre – we don’t have to make it up! What better way to celebrate this month of spirits than to explore the spookier side of the Big Easy?
ty is buzzing with a lot of tourists this month. The festival line up this month is very diverse. We start out with The Mirliton Festival in the Bywater on November 6th. The same weekend we have the Renaissance Festival and the Swamp Fest at Audubon Zoo on November 6-7th.