Calendar Week of Saturday, June 28, 2025-Friday, July 4, 2025
From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection Through September 14, 2025
Showcasing the Museum’s recent acquisition of Indian textiles from the holdings of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia, this exhibition celebrates artistic mastery and cultural exchange.
28 Jun Sat / 2025
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Anicka Yi, photography by Jae An Lee.
© 2025 Anicka Yi / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / Courtesy of the artist and Gladstone GalleryMembers Preview | “Anicka Yi”
11 a.m.—6 p.m.MFAH members are invited to preview Anicka Yi before the immersive exhibition opens to the public.
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Docent-Led Tour of Rienzi in Spanish
Noon—1 p.m.Rienzi offers guided tours in Spanish. This special tour showcases highlights of the Rienzi Collection while providing insight into the history and architecture of the home and gardens.
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Saturday Members Tour | “Contemporary Cuban Photography”
1 p.m.—2 p.m.MFAH members are invited to enjoy an inside look at the exhibition Navigating the Waves: Contemporary Cuban Photography.
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Sketching in the Galleries | Art of the Islamic Worlds
2 p.m.—4 p.m.Explore and practice sketching techniques in the Art of the Islamic Worlds galleries. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
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The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival
7 p.m.—9 p.m.Art Deco artist Tamara de Lempicka took Paris, Milan, Berlin, and New York by storm in the 1920s. A century later, this fascinating film tells the story of her life, tracing Lempicka’s flight from persecution, her affairs with men and women, and her hidden Jewish heritage.
29 Jun Sun / 2025
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The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival
2 p.m.—4 p.m.Art Deco artist Tamara de Lempicka took Paris, Milan, Berlin, and New York by storm in the 1920s. A century later, this fascinating film tells the story of her life, tracing Lempicka’s flight from persecution, her affairs with men and women, and her hidden Jewish heritage.
03 Jul Thu / 2025
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Summer Break at the MFAH
11 a.m.—2 p.m.When school’s out, families are invited to enjoy gallery activities with teaching artists and experiment with a variety of materials to create art.
04 Jul Fri / 2025
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Floating World: A.A.Murakami featuring A.A.Murakami’s Passage, 2025, immersive installation. © A.A.Murakami / Photo by Adam Kovář and PETR&Co.
Open on July 4
10 a.m.—5 p.m.Spend time at the MFAH on the Fourth of July.
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Fourth of July Celebration at Bayou Bend
1 p.m.—5 p.m.With its unique blend of the arts and American history, Bayou Bend is the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day.
