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The Norton’s permanent collection is quite extensive, including the works of over 100 artists... from Renaissance Old Masters, to modernist iconoclasts and contemporary neo-realists.
In addition, our museum possesses hundreds of sculptures ranging from miniatures and maquettes to life-size pieces in media including bronze, silver, marble, and wood.
Among the oldest works in the Norton are pieces from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Persia and six tapestries dating from the 16th century which once graced the palace of a King of France.
Decorative arts are also featured throughout the museum, including works in porcelain, pressed and blown glass, and 18th - 19th century silver.
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and Enjoy the Fusion of Art and Nature
Botanical Gardens Hours: Wednesday - Sunday from sunrise to sunset
No photography or videography, private or commercial, is allowed inside the museum or on the grounds.
Weddings and private events are NOT allowed on the property.
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Events & Exhibitions
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December 4, 2025 - January 11, 2026
A Storybook Christmas & Yuletide: Holiday Favorites from the Norton Holiday Exhibitions
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It’s like a book club, but MUCH better!
Do you like movies? Do you like exploring behind the scenes and learning the nuts and bolts of movie making? If so, please join us for Reel Adventures: "The Silence of the Lambs!" It’s like a book club, but MUCH better! Along with good fun, food and drink, prizes awarded, and more.
It works like this: We pick a movie that is either available free of charge, or at minimal cost, on one or more digital platforms. You watch this movie in the comfort of your own home, and then we meet at the museum for a discussion led by film expert and director, Jeffrey Goodman, intermixed with trivia and games.
We will be providing complimentary water, soft drinks, a signature-themed mocktail, and light hors d’oeuvres. However, you are encouraged to bring whatever snacks strike your fancy.
"The Silence of the Lambs" is a 1991 American psychological horror thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Ted Tally, adapted from Thomas Harris`s 1988 novel. It stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee who is hunting a serial killer known as "Buffalo Bill" (Ted Levine), who skins his female victims. To catch him, she seeks the advice of the imprisoned Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial murderer.
"The Silence of the Lambs" is available on Roku with subscription and YouTube TV, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV for $3.99.
Tickets are available HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977531652406?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎄 “A Storybook Christmas” Artist Highlight 🎄
“Wonderland Magic” by Ken Beatty
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From the Artist: As a child, we would search the woods for the perfect tree. We usually found a scraggy evergreen that would be misshapen and crooked. Those trees were decorated with love and ended up looking great. This painting reminds me of a past version of myself and how Christmas was such a special time.
❄ New Acquisition ❄
Take a stroll through a snowy Montmartre with Maurice Utrillo’s "Bal du Moulin de la Galette."
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While many artists captured the high-energy dancing inside this famous Parisian ballroom, Utrillo gives us a quiet, atmospheric look at its exterior. Known for his "White Period," Utrillo had a magical way of using zinc and plaster textures to make his urban landscapes feel both solid and hauntingly still.
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Utrillo was the son of the artist Suzanne Valadon (also in the Norton`s permanent collection), who was then an eighteen-year-old artist`s model. She never revealed the father of her child. Speculation exists that he was the offspring of a liaison with an equally young amateur painter named Boissy, or with the well-established painter Pierre-Cécile Puvis de Chavannes, or even with Renoir. In 1891, a Spanish artist, Miquel Utrillo, signed a legal document acknowledging paternity, although the question remains as to whether he was in fact the child`s father.
🎄 "A Storybook Christmas" Artist Highlight 🎄
"Fragile" by Sarah Adams
Instagram • @sarahkatesmakes
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From the Artist: As an artist, this painting is the perfect definition of what a “passion piece” is to me! “A Christmas Story” is one of my very favorite Christmas movies of all time. Seeing it on television every year was always one of the first signs that the holidays had officially arrived! The movie is also a family tradition in the house on Christmas Day, always playing in the background as we spend the morning making cinnamon rolls for breakfast and preparing for dinner for our grand gift exchange with the rest of the family later that night.
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📸 @clearlygrace
It might be the day after Christmas, but we`re dreaming of spring already! ❄️☀️
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Every year the Norton celebrates the season with a juried exhibition focused on the beauty and natural wonder that comes with spring. BLOOM! 2026 is gearing up to be the best year yet with it being our 10th anniversary and we want YOU to submit to the exhibition. Click the link below or in our stories for rules and application.
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Application PDF: https://shorturl.at/iD0Vy
Google Form Application Link: https://shorturl.at/Ia7AU
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Cover Art: @mfilerart
If you have any questions please contact Emily Feazel, Designer of Exhibits & Special Events at emily@rwnaf.org or 318-865-4201 ext 130
Baby, it’s COLD outside! ❄️ Not really...it`s Louisiana.
Stop by the Norton and enjoy a walk through our the galleries. Visit our holiday exhibitions, enjoy activities in the Fairy Tale and Education galleries, or just enjoy a nice walk with a loved one or friend while viewing Rembrandt, Remington, and Rodin (just to name a few 😉).
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The museum is open the rest of the weekend for normal business hours, 1:00-5:00 pm.
It`s the most wonderful time of the year here at the Norton!🎄
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We would like to give a huge holly jolly thank you to everyone who joined us last week for both our Rudolph Ornament Making and Gingerbread Man Decorating events, as well as the beautiful Christmas Quartet performance by All Strings for Granted!
🎅 On the 25th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… 🎅
“A Storybook Christmas” Artist Highlight
“Santa Claus” by Kay R. Wallace
Website • www.kayrwallaceart.com
Facebook • Kay R Wallace Art
Instagram • @kayrwallaceart
Collection Highlights
The R.W. Norton Art Gallery boasts an extensive permanent collection that includes more than 400 paintings and a plethora of sculptures representing over 100 artists. Our collection represents a wide variety of styles, time periods, and historical importance.
Schedule a Tour
Group tours are available on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 - 3:30 pm.
To request a guided tour for an adult group, please complete our form…