Calendar Year of Saturday, July 5, 2025-Saturday, July 4, 2026
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.
12 Jul Sat / 2025
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2025 Summer Institute for Visual Arts Teachers
8 a.m.—3 p.m.Visual arts teachers are invited to a professional development workshop to investigate artistic methods, techniques, processes, and materials
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Phulkari Head Cover (Bagh) (detail), Punjab, Pakistan, 19th century, cotton embroidered with floss silk threads, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection, gift of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia.
Saturday Members Tour | “From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection”
1 p.m.—2 p.m.MFAH members are invited to enjoy an inside look at the exhibition From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection.
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Night at the MFAH: Immerse
6 p.m.—9 p.m.Discover an elevated experience, with all galleries and exhibitions open in a private setting during prime hours. Enjoy a cocktail, chat with a curator, listen to music, and spend time up close with your favorite works of art.
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Shall We Dance?
7 p.m.—9:15 p.m.Shohei Sugiyama has a high-paying job, an exquisite home, and a caring wife and daughter he loves dearly. However, he feels something is missing in his life. One day while commuting on the train he spots a beautiful woman staring wistfully out a window and eventually decides to find her. His search leads him headfirst into the world of competitive ballroom dancing.
13 Jul Sun / 2025
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MFAH on the Move | Bilingual Zumba
11 a.m.—NoonMeet up at the Museum for free Zumba on Sunday morning with FitMix Communities.
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Family Art-Making 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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Bastille Day at Rienzi
1 p.m.—5 p.m.Rienzi commemorates Bastille Day with a celebration for families. Take a tour, make your own art, and learn about French objects in the Rienzi Collection.
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Shall We Dance?
5 p.m.—7:15 p.m.Shohei Sugiyama has a high-paying job, an exquisite home, and a caring wife and daughter he loves dearly. However, he feels something is missing in his life. One day while commuting on the train he spots a beautiful woman staring wistfully out a window and eventually decides to find her. His search leads him headfirst into the world of competitive ballroom dancing.
17 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.
18 Jul Fri / 2025
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Happy Hour Friday
5 p.m.—8 p.m.Happy Hour Friday is the place to be! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week.
