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New Orleans Museum of Art - Top 10 Things to Know

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The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) and its Sculpture Garden are located in beautiful City Park, right next to the surviving Dueling Oak, one of the oldest landmarks in the park, and across from a lake encircled by one of the newest park features, a popular walk/run/bike path.

The "art musuem in the park" hosts changing exhibits, has a large and varied pernament collection, and offers a world class sculpture garden. Here are the top ten things to know about NOMA:

1. Wednesdays at NOMA are FREE! And it’s always free for ages 6 and under.

Photo © N. Ann Nungesser

2. NOMA's outdoor Sculpture Garden is always FREE and is open 7 days a week.

Photo © N. Ann Nungesser

3. The galleries are open 6 days a week (closed Mondays)and until 9 pm on Fridays.

4. “Where Y’Art?” offers Friday night fun like music, theater, speakers & more.

5. Inside NOMA is a bright cafe featuring a glass wall with a view of City Park.

6. NOMA also has a unique gift shop with jewelry, art, toys, books, and more.

7. NOMA offers school tours and resources for local educators.

8. Art In Bloom features over 100 floral designs and sculptures every spring.

9. NOMA memberships start at $60 and have their privileges.

10. NOMA celebrates its 100th birthday in 2011. It was founded by Issac Delgado.

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