Calendar Week of Thursday, February 11, 2016-Wednesday, February 17, 2016
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 …
10 Apr Wed / 2024
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Herat, the Pearl of Khurasan: Urban and Cultural Transformation under Shahrukh (reigned 1409–47)
6 p.m.—7 p.m.A look at the city of Herat, focusing on elements in the 15th century that secured Herat’s importance as an artistic center for centuries.
11 Apr Thu / 2024
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Drop-in Tour | Highlights of the Cullen Sculpture Garden
1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.On this guided tour, explore the Museum’s Cullen Sculpture Garden, designed by artist Isamu Noguchi.
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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 Bites | Henri Matisse’s “Backs” in the Sculpture Garden
6 p.m.—6:30 p.m.A little art can go a long way! Visit the MFAH for a snippet of art appreciation.
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Art Bites | Henri Matisse’s “Backs” in the Sculpture Garden
6:30 p.m.—7 p.m.A little art can go a long way! Visit the MFAH for a snippet of art appreciation.
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Art Bites | Henri Matisse’s “Backs” in the Sculpture Garden
7 p.m.—7:30 p.m.A little art can go a long way! Visit the MFAH for a snippet of art appreciation.
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Drop-in Tour | “Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence”
7 p.m.—8 p.m.Take a guided tour of the exhibition Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence.
12 Apr Fri / 2024
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Tour | Artwork of the Month “The Young Itinerant”
1:30 p.m.—2 p.m.On this guided tour, learn about The Young Itinerant.
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MFAH After Hours | Celebrating the Centennial
6 p.m.—9 p.m.The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, opened its doors on April 12, 1924. MFAH members are invited to mark this momentous occasion together. Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Museum with music, drinks, and tours throughout the campus.
13 Apr Sat / 2024
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Yoga at Rienzi
9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.Enjoy an introductory yoga session in the beautiful surroundings of Rienzi. Afterward, stay to explore the gardens!