Scout Day at the MFAH
Scout Day: Boy Scouts of America
Saturday, November 12, 2011
11 am to 4 pm
***Advance tickets are no longer available for this event.***
Scouts are invited for a day of exclusive activities that fulfill part of the Art advancement requirements.
View spectacular Egyptian treasures found in the tomb of King Tut, rarely seen in the United States, in the exhibition Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs. Three entry times available: 11 am, 11:30 am, and 12 noon.
After seeing the King Tut exhibition, all scouts will be inspired by the ancient royal adornments to create their own work of wearable art—decorating a wesekh, broad collar, with a variety of metallic colored drawing materials, jewels, and gold papers. Boy Scouts will sketch Egyptian works of art in the MFAH collection and then visit the studio to create a story, inspired by what they have seen, using pictures and a variety of art materials such as watercolor paint, oil pastel, and charcoal. Cub Scouts will fulfill part of the Art Advancement requirements through creating a postage stamp inspired by Egyptian works of art, and by exploring the materials artists use to create works of art. All Scouts will have the opportunity to meet professionals in the art field, and to pick up a take-home bag filled with resources and materials, including a fun art activity. Please note: The museum requires one adult per 10 children.
Fee $20 per person includes admission to the exhibition Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs, admission to all other MFAH galleries, and Scout-exclusive MFAH activities. No refunds or exchanges.
Planning to eat lunch during your visit? Click here for recommendations on where to enjoy sack lunches and also restaurant options.
Questions? Contact: (General) Tracy Truels, Family Programs Coordinator, 713-639-7584; (Registration) Sarah Castro, Family Programs Assistant, 713-639-7586. or email families@mfah.org.
For discounted tickets to the King Tut exhibition on other dates, visit www.kingtut.org/treasure