Step right up to the fascinating world of southern pastimes and play! The 2025 Antiques Forum will explore the history of southern amusement through its eclectic material culture—objects that reveal …
Join us at the Shop at the Collection for a book signing with Betsy Golden Kellem, author of Jumping Through Hoops: Performing Gender in the 19th Century Circus. Kellem’s book explores …
HNOC Chess Club blends the game of chess with creative activities and historical research. Members learn about the rich history of chess in New Orleans from the 19th century to …
This interactive workshop covers cemetery preservation basics, including cleaning and documenting burial sites. It will address monument care, transcriptions, and when to seek professional help. The workshop will also explore …
Sick of sky-high Entergy bills & constant outages? We are too. Join the Energy Future New Orleans coalition for a forum about what really matters: keeping the lights on and …
Mayhaw berries—small, tart fruit referred to as les cenelles—are known for their robust hardiness. Armed with this symbolism, the fruit has inspired three centuries of cultural and literary resistance: From the 1845 …
The critically acclaimed “Drunk Black History” is finally hitting the stage in the Big Easy! Comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) brings his critically acclaimed Drunk Black History to …
Educators are invited to a free workshop, hosted by our education department, that will help deepen student experiences and understanding of the Civil Rights Movement in New Orleans through HNOC’s …
Join HNOC and the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana for an evening honoring the legacy of the Daughters of Bilitis, a lesbian social and civil rights organization. The program will include …
Experience a guided tasting of exceptional whiskies from Buffalo Trace Distillery. This class introduces the art of nosing, tasting, and evaluating spirits from a bourbon enthusiast's perspective. Participants will sample …
Discover New Orleans's official cocktail, the Sazerac. Guided by a cocktail expert, this immersive tasting experience unveils the fascinating history of the iconic Sazerac cocktail. Featuring Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Peychaud's …
The Society of Women Engineers’ Invent It. Build It. is an opportunity for students ages 10 - 18 to: Enjoy a networking breakfast with SWE members and industry professionals. Work on hands-on engineering …
Black Tech NOLA Creator + AI Summit is a one-day AI Summit , produced by NOLAvate Black, designed to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to protect, preserve, and power …
Art for Autism 2025, hosted by the Easterseals Louisiana Chartwell Center, is an art gallery showcase that celebrates creativity and neurodiversity. The event features artwork created by our students on …
Join us for an evening with Brian Costello, author of DRY GOODS, COTTON AND CANE. With a record of permanent settlement since the 1720s, Pointe Coupée Parish is one of …
Taste the Best of Louisiana :You are invited to “come pass a good time” at Food Fête—the official tasting event of HNOC’s 2025 Food Forum! Hosted at 520 Royal Street and …
Join us for an enriching evening at Frenchmen Art and Books as we celebrate the incredible talent of our young author! On Sunday, November 9th, from 7 PM to 9 …
The Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration book will be featured at several upcoming events including Morris Bart Sr. Lecture Series. Visit hnoc.org for the latest information. As part of …
Enjoy extended hours at the museum as we celebrate the opening of New Orleans Musicians in Art, HNOC’s new exhibition featuring gems from our permanent collection. The Diego Benjamin Delgado Quartet will …
In this novel program created for the MSJE, Jari Honora and Marlene Trestman will explore several remarkable institutions that once occupied neighboring blocks along St. Charles Avenue from the 1880s …
