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July at The Noguchi: Free Admission, Family Programs & Special Events

The Noguchi has a full calendar of exhibitions, family activities, tours, and more July. OANA is happy to share their full calendar, below, including their famous Free First Friday. To view the calendar visit here or see the July events below.

Community Day

Saturday, July 11

Admission is free during the Museum’s second Community Day of the summer. Visitors can enjoy drop-in art-making activities and multilingual public tours focused on Noguchi’s New York, which explores Isamu Noguchi’s enduring relationship with New York City.

Free First Friday

Friday, July 3

The Museum offers free admission all day during its monthly Free First Friday, with extended hours into the evening. Visitors can explore the galleries at their own pace and participate in Gallery Kit, a drop-in art-making activity designed for all ages.

Gallery Kit: Free First Friday

Friday, July 3

Visitors of all ages are invited to create art inspired by Isamu Noguchi’s sculptures and current exhibitions. Each session begins with a guiding question and encourages creative exploration through hands-on materials.

Draw Together

Friday, July 17

Designed for tweens and teens ages 11–15 and their adults, this family program combines gallery conversations, drawing activities, and collaborative reflection inspired by Noguchi’s artwork.

Drawing from a Distance

Monday, July 20

Join this free virtual drawing program to learn about Isamu Noguchi’s work while connecting with others through guided drawing exercises from home.

Walking Tour: Noguchi’s New York

Thursday, July 23

Explore two of Isamu Noguchi’s iconic public sculptures in Manhattan’s Financial District during this educator-led walking tour. Participants will visit Sunken Garden for Chase Manhattan Bank Plaza and Red Cube while learning about Noguchi’s contributions to New York City’s public spaces.

Free with registration.

Mindfulness in the Galleries

Saturday, July 25

Before the Museum opens, visitors are invited to experience guided meditation and reflection inspired by Noguchi’s sculptures in a peaceful gallery setting.

Registration required.

Current Exhibitions

Noguchi’s New York

Through September 13, 2026

This major exhibition explores Isamu Noguchi’s lifelong relationship with New York City through sculptures, drawings, models, and archival materials.

Light and Stone: Revisiting Noguchi’s 1986 Venice Biennale

Through September 13, 2026

Revisiting Noguchi’s acclaimed Venice Biennale installation, this exhibition examines his innovative use of light, stone, and space.

Offsite Exhibitions

Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within

Honolulu Museum of Art
Through July 26, 2026

An exhibition celebrating the ceramic work and artistic legacy of Toshiko Takaezu.

Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer”

High Museum of Art, Atlanta
Through August 2, 2026

This exhibition explores Noguchi’s expansive creative practice beyond traditional definitions of design.

For additional details, registration information, and Museum hours, visit The Noguchi Museum’s website.

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