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   GALLERY TALKS/TOURS
   Highlights of the MFAH

   11 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

   Beck Building

   With 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
   Gallery Talk at Rienzi “Pompeo Batoni’s Portrait of Thomas Taylour”

   1 p.m.–2 p.m.

   Rienzi

   Each month, Rienzi highlights a great work of art in its collection. In April, join curator Kaylin Weber for a discussion on a portrait hanging in the ballroom.

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   GALLERY TALKS/TOURS
   Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India

   2 p.m.–2:45 p.m.

   Law Building

   Discover lavishly made ceremonial objects, finely crafted arms and armor, sumptuous jewels, intricately carved furnishings, and more during this 45-minute, docent-led tour of Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India.

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   PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
   Happy Hour Thursdays

   5 p.m.–8 p.m.

   Beck Building

   Bring your friends to a museum-style happy hour on Thursday, when general admission is free and the MFAH is open late! Enjoy music, drinks from the bar, and bites at the evening’s food truck.

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   PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
   Exploring the Artist’s Toolbox

   6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

   Beck Building

   Take a moment to touch, explore, and learn more about the different materials, processes, and techniques artists use to create works of art.

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   GALLERY TALKS/TOURS
   Art Bite Tour

   6:30 p.m.–6:50 p.m.

   Beck Building

   Discover something new every week with Art Bite tours, a series of 20-minute gallery tours that feature one or two specific art objects. The topic is the docent’s choice, so each tour is unique. These “bite”-size gallery experiences are quite a treat!

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   GALLERY TALKS/TOURS
   Art Bite Tour

   7 p.m.–7:20 p.m.

   Beck Building

   Discover something new every week with Art Bite tours, a series of 20-minute gallery tours that feature one or two specific art objects. The topic is the docent’s choice, so each tour is unique. These “bite”-size gallery experiences are quite a treat!

8. 

   GALLERY TALKS/TOURS
   Art Bite Tour

   7:30 p.m.–7:50 p.m.

   Beck Building

   Discover something new every week with Art Bite tours, a series of 20-minute gallery tours that feature one or two specific art objects. The topic is the docent’s choice, so each tour is unique. These “bite”-size gallery experiences are quite a treat!

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   PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
   Kimono Zulu Pop-Up at the MFA Shop

   10 a.m.–4 p.m.

   MFA Shop

   Houston-based Kimono Zulu brings vintage Japanese kimonos, reimagined by contemporary artists & fashion designers; an exclusive, one-of-a-kind kimono designed by graffiti artist GONZO247; and more!

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   PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
   Our Youngest Artists

   SOLD OUT

   10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

   Beck Building

   Babies and toddlers up to 35 months old, and their caregivers, are invited to discover and create!

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