The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden occupies approximately eleven acres in City Park adjacent to the New Orleans Museum of Art. Atypical of most sculpture gardens, this garden is located within a mature existing landscape of pines, magnolias, and live oaks surrounding two lagoons. The garden design creates outdoor viewing spaces within this picturesque landscape. Originally conceived in 2003, the Sculpture Garden doubled in size in 2019 and has grown to include more than 90 sculptures and a sculpture pavilion.

The Sculpture Garden is free.

Parking is always free on Lelong Drive and the streets surrounding NOMA within City Park. Accessible parking is provided on both sides of the museum near the wheelchair ramps.

The New Orleans Museum of Art, the Besthoff Sculpture Garden, and Café NOMA are fully wheelchair and stroller accessible. Visitors will find a ramp for wheelchairs (and strollers) on the right facing side of the museum, which leads to an accessible entry. A buzzer will alert security staff to allow entry. Proceed to the front desk in the Great Hall to check in. Please call 504-658-4105 if you require additional assistance.

Accessible restrooms are located on the first floor near the NOMA Museum Shop. A limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available upon request at the front desk. You will need to leave an ID to rent a wheelchair.

The Canal-City Park streetcar line terminates at the intersection of Wisner Avenue and Esplanade Street, within a short walking distance of NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. RTA bus routes with stops near the museum include #27-Louisiana, #60-Hayne, #90 Carrollton, and #91 Jackson-Esplanade. Visit the RTA website for route maps and schedules.

Installation located in the Sculpture Pavilion. The closest Sculpture Garden entrace is located near Collins Diboll Cir and Enrique Alferez Dr.