Calendar Week of Wednesday, March 22, 2023-Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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 …
21 Apr Sun / 2024
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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 “The Sounds of Nature”
1 p.m.—5 p.m.Visit Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens for an afternoon of free, family-friendly fun.
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2024 Spring Festival: New Beginnings
1 p.m.—5 p.m.This free, family-friendly community festival celebrates spring, new beginnings, and the 100th anniversary of the MFAH—and ushers in the next 100 years.
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The Masterson Legacy: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Rienzi
2 p.m.—4 p.m.Step into the private world of the Masterson family, the original owners of Rienzi. Get an exclusive look at art objects and areas of the house not usually on view.
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Gallery Concert | ROCO Connections “Addio”
6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.ROCO’s Connections series returns with “Connections: Addio,” celebrating musical innovation via the string quartet.
24 Apr Wed / 2024
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Studio Connect at Rienzi | Calligraphy
10 a.m.—NoonDiscover your inner artist at Rienzi.
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Drop-in Tour | “Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism”
1 p.m.—2 p.m.Take a guided tour of the exhibition Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism.