Calendar Week starting Tuesday, July 25, 2017
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
MFAH Playdate–Beck BuildingChildren up to 35 months old, and an adult caregiver, enjoy a multi-sensory experience in the galleries. Families sing songs, listen to storybooks, and take part in fun, art-related games and activities.
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Family Storybook Circle–Beck BuildingJoin in a lively storybook adventure that connects art with fun, entertaining stories. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.
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Sketching in the Gardens of Bayou Bend–Bayou Bend Collection and GardensVisit Bayou Bend during open-sketching hours, when guests are invited to draw from Bayou Bend’s natural woodlands and formal gardens. Paper, clipboards, and pencils are provided.
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GALLERY TALKS/TOURS
Highlights of the Caroline Wiess Law Building–Law BuildingDiscover architectural and artistic treasures on this tour of the Law Building, designed by William Ward Watkin with additions by Kenneth Franzheim and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Storytime Tour at Rienzi–RienziIntroduce children to the magic of art and literature in an intimate, house-museum setting. Storytime Tours are a fun and interactive activity featuring stories related to themes highlighted in the Rienzi Collection.
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GALLERY TALKS/TOURS
Highlights of the Audrey Jones Beck Building–Beck Building​Join this 45-minute tour to sample works on view from collections throughout the Beck Building. Each tour includes different works of art, so your experience is always a fresh look at the Museum!
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Fall Semester at the Glassell Junior School: Priority Registration Opens Today–The Glassell Junior SchoolStart planning for fall at the Glassell Junior School! Registration for fall classes begins today for continuing students, scholarship students, and MFAH members at the Family level and above. Classes are open to ages 3–18.
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GALLERY TALKS/TOURS
Highlights of the MFAH–Beck BuildingWith more than 100 galleries and all the frequently changing exhibitions throughout the Museum, it’s almost impossible to see everything in one visit! Join this 45-minute tour that samples the diverse array of art on view at the MFAH today.
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Summer Art Explorers: Look, Discover, Create!–Beck Building, Law BuildingFrom ceramics and fiber to paint and metalwork, families are invited to experiment and create with materials found in works throughout the Museum this summer!
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FILMS
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The Impressionists and the Man Who Made Them–Cézanne, Degas, Monet, Pissarro, and Renoir are among the world’s most popular artists. Their works, and those of their contemporaries, fetch tens of millions of dollars around the globe. But who were these artists, really? Why and how exactly did they paint? What lies behind their enduring appeal?