Public Art
NoMa is renowned for its flourishing public art scene that adds a splash of creativity and vibrancy to its streets. From colorful murals to captivating sculptures, NoMa embraces art as an integral part of its identity.
Discover 100+ murals, sculptures, and public art installations.
As you explore the neighborhood, you’ll be captivated by the diverse range of public art installations that not only beautify the surroundings but also serve as a platform for expression, cultural representation, and community engagement. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of public art in NoMa and discover the stories and inspirations that grace its walls and open spaces.
Download the NoMa Public Art App today!
Discover each of the 70+ public art installations throughout NoMa by downloading the NoMa Public Art App (iOS or Android). Use the app to read or listen to descriptions of the history and significance of each artwork as you approach each stop. Explore NoMa at your own pace with the app by taking tours of specific areas such as Tanner Park or visiting your favorite artworks. Learn more about how to navigate the app here.
The full tour covers approximately two miles of artwork, while smaller tours are also separated in the app. We recommend planning two to three hours to enjoy the entire experience of the tour. Along the way, stop at one of NoMa’s many restaurants or Metropolitan Beer Trail participants, or spend some time in NoMa’s parks. Tag us on social media at @noma.bid with your favorite pieces!
NoMa in Color: Fence Banner Walk
Step back through a decade of creativity with our new temporary outdoor exhibit celebrating the murals of past NoMa in Color festivals.
Along First Street NE between M and L Streets NE, and as you climb the stairs from M Street NE up to the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT), you’ll find fresh new banners that bring back to life some of the most memorable works painted in NoMa since 2016.
Many of these murals no longer exist on the walls where they were originally painted, but through this exhibit, they’ve been brought back to life.
Take a walk, revisit these colorful stories, and experience how NoMa became the Mural Capital of DC.