Activities Week of Wednesday, April 24, 2024-Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism Through May 27, 2024
A creative partnership between Henri Matisse and André Derain in 1905 changed the course of French painting. This exhibition showcases the legacy of that collaboration through paintings, drawings, and …
16 May Thu / 2024
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Happy Hour Thursday
5 p.m.—8 p.m.Happy Hour Thursday is the place to be! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week.
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Art Encounters | “Woven Textiles”
6 p.m.—8:30 p.m.This Art Encounters session invites you to work alongside artist Chelsea Clarke to explore the world of woven textiles, with inspiration from Giuliana di Camerino’s Panel.
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Historic Dinner at Rienzi | Bubbles with Intention
6 p.m.—9 p.m.Rienzi and Le Jardinier present a one-night-only dinner experience exploring French cuisine and a distinctive selection of champagne.
17 May Fri / 2024
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MFA Shop Trunk Show | Raw Mango
11 a.m.—6 p.m.The MFA Shop presents an exclusive trunk show featuring saris, textiles, and garments from Indian design house Raw Mango.
18 May Sat / 2024
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MFA Shop Trunk Show | Raw Mango
11 a.m.—6 p.m.The MFA Shop presents an exclusive trunk show featuring saris, textiles, and garments from Indian design house Raw Mango.
19 May Sun / 2024
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Sunday Family Studio
1 p.m.—2:30 p.m.Create and learn in this workshop for families. Explore a work of art in the galleries, then make your own masterpiece in the studio.
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Family Zone
1 p.m.—4 p.m.Visit the MFAH Family Zone for engaging gallery activities with coloring sheets, colored pencils, books, and more.
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Family Day at Bayou Bend “Shapes and Scales”
1 p.m.—5 p.m.Visit Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens for an afternoon of free, family-friendly fun.