A census of portraits tells us who is—and isn't—represented in HNOC's holdings.
The Ursuline sisters’ prayer books were an integral part of their daily lives—and of their performance of femininity.
New coastal galleries showcase the Louisiana roots of John James Audubon’s Birds of America.
Princess Tiana's Big Debut: HNOC Celebrates the Opening of Disney's Long-Awaited Ride with NOLA Ties
Inspired by the life of renowned New Orleans chef Leah Chase, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is the culmination of years of collaboration with New Orleans cultural institutions.
Legendary New Orleans percussionist Alfred “Uganda” Roberts Jr.'s audio and video tape collection documents his career, influences, and daily life in New Orleans between 1985 and 2010.
A new portrait exhibition invites visitors to imagine the lives and identities of unnamed subjects.
As the national conversation stirred up by Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter has shown, Black musicians have played an important role in the evolution of country music at every stage of its development.
Frank Merlo was the playwright’s companion for 15 years. THNOC’s new issue of the Tennessee Williams Annual Review introduces a never-before-published poem about Merlo’s death.
Highlights from the Disney Imagineers’ Carnival-themed show-and-tell at THNOC.
From neoclassical architecture to street names, southern Louisiana is full of references to the Roman Empire.