Exhibits
Every two to three months, the Noel Collection puts up a new exhibition of its materials. These exhibits are meant to introduce viewers to the wide range of subjects covered by the collection and thereby incite further study. We will announce new exhibits both here and on our social media outlets.
Petals of Importance & Influence: An Exhibit regarding the Rose
Current Exhibit
April 10, 2024 - August 11, 2024
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The James Smith Noel Collection has opened a new exhibit as spring takes a bow and summer is ushered in by the breeze of petals and pollen. The spring and summer are also the season of the rose and the next months are dedicated to examining Petals of Importance & Influence: An Exhibit regarding the Rose by the James Smith Noel Collection. We have gathered various materials ranging from the 17th through the 20th century that not only showcase the floral beauty of the rose but also its historical influence. This includes a look at a little series of English civil wars more famously known as the War of the Roses; literary works inspired by the roses and gardens; and also, a glimpse at the rose window in Gothic architecture.
April 10, 2024 - August 11, 2024
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The James Smith Noel Collection has opened a new exhibit as spring takes a bow and summer is ushered in by the breeze of petals and pollen. The spring and summer are also the season of the rose and the next months are dedicated to examining Petals of Importance & Influence: An Exhibit regarding the Rose by the James Smith Noel Collection. We have gathered various materials ranging from the 17th through the 20th century that not only showcase the floral beauty of the rose but also its historical influence. This includes a look at a little series of English civil wars more famously known as the War of the Roses; literary works inspired by the roses and gardens; and also, a glimpse at the rose window in Gothic architecture.
Previous Exhibits
Exploration of the New World
In Pursuit of Wild Game
Tour of Scotland
From Homer to E.E. Cummings: Poetry in the Noel Collection
Transportation From Here to There
Amusements and Musings
Revolution Revisited: An American Revolution Exhibit
Ethnobotany: The Influences & Delights of Botanicals
Egyptomania: Modern Fascination with Ancient Egypt
Through Sea and Ice: Oceanic Exploration
Cartographic Curiosities
Beyond the Text: A History of Books
Unseen Forces: The Magic and Science of the Occult
Napoleon: His Life, His Time, His Battles
Nature Takes Flight: Winged Creatures, Real and Imaginary
Pentameters and Prosodies: Poetry across Periods and Places
"Give Me Liberty": The American Pursuit of Independence
The War to End All Wars: The First World War and its Lasting Legacy
The Young and the Restless: Literature for the Art of Growing Up
Let’s Play! : Sports and Pastimes through the Ages
Pioneering America
The Great Catch: An Exploration of Hunting and Fishing
"Wish You Were Here..." : Travels Around the World
Ready, Aim, Fire: Weaponry in Military and Civilian Life
The Magic and Wonder of Childhood
Handmade & Handwritten
Fun in the Sun: Summer Activities and Adventures
'Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History:'* The Feats and Exploits of Women
The Price of Freedom: The Revolutionary Era in America and France
Whimsical Wonders: Toys, Games, and Other Amusements from the Past
The Treasures of the Northwest Louisiana Archives and the James Smith Noel Collection
Nature's Beauty: Exploring Plants and Flowers and Their Uses
The Art of Love
Festivities and Rituals through the Ages
The Battle of New Orleans
In Pursuit of Wild Game
Tour of Scotland
From Homer to E.E. Cummings: Poetry in the Noel Collection
Transportation From Here to There
Amusements and Musings
Revolution Revisited: An American Revolution Exhibit
Ethnobotany: The Influences & Delights of Botanicals
Egyptomania: Modern Fascination with Ancient Egypt
Through Sea and Ice: Oceanic Exploration
Cartographic Curiosities
Beyond the Text: A History of Books
Unseen Forces: The Magic and Science of the Occult
Napoleon: His Life, His Time, His Battles
Nature Takes Flight: Winged Creatures, Real and Imaginary
Pentameters and Prosodies: Poetry across Periods and Places
"Give Me Liberty": The American Pursuit of Independence
The War to End All Wars: The First World War and its Lasting Legacy
The Young and the Restless: Literature for the Art of Growing Up
Let’s Play! : Sports and Pastimes through the Ages
Pioneering America
The Great Catch: An Exploration of Hunting and Fishing
"Wish You Were Here..." : Travels Around the World
Ready, Aim, Fire: Weaponry in Military and Civilian Life
The Magic and Wonder of Childhood
Handmade & Handwritten
Fun in the Sun: Summer Activities and Adventures
'Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History:'* The Feats and Exploits of Women
The Price of Freedom: The Revolutionary Era in America and France
Whimsical Wonders: Toys, Games, and Other Amusements from the Past
The Treasures of the Northwest Louisiana Archives and the James Smith Noel Collection
Nature's Beauty: Exploring Plants and Flowers and Their Uses
The Art of Love
Festivities and Rituals through the Ages
The Battle of New Orleans