Search Results

Elegant Perfection: Masterpieces of Courtly and Religious Art from the Tokyo National Museum

Dec 27, 2011 - “The display of these stunning and rare works immeasurably enriches our ability to showcase traditional Japanese work. The shrine is torn down and rebuilt every 20 years on an adjacent plot, thus purifying and renewing the space, while preserving the original design from the 3rd and 4th centuries. “Thanks to the vision of the Asian communities in Houston, the space for Asian art at the MFAH has quadrupled, several significant art objects have joined the permanent collection and our commitment to Asian art exhibitions and

Hear the Art! Concerts by Cantare Houston

Singers from Cantare Houston fill the Museum’s galleries with music during 20-minute preview concerts, which are free, and 90-minute walking concerts, which are ticketed.

The Art of the Short Film

Sep 14, 2015 - Filmgoers receive a ballot and vote for their favorite film and actor; watch for our announcement of the winners here and on social media. Quite often our audiences' taste aligns with the favorites worldwide. Short films have always been part of the Museum's year-round offerings, and our audiences enjoy them very much. Since we have several shorts programs coming up, I've been thinking about short-form filmmaking lately.

Art Beyond Sight Brings the MFAH to All

Oct 10, 2017 - Our participants are engaged, curious, and likely to make observations that send us into uncharted waters—the sign of a great conversation! Careful attention to descriptive language is key, so we spend a significant amount of time crafting our presentations. Multisensory ElementsWe’re always thinking about how to enliven the program. To provide a fresh experience for our participants, we choose works that feature an array of cultures, media, and time periods. Planning the ProgramImagine describing a work of art to someone who has never seen it.

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Houston Cinema Arts Festival

Oct 26, 2018 - Opening-night films have often featured musical performances, which I like to add in order to accentuate the liveness of our events. Many, if not most, of my greatest HCAF memories over the past 10 years took place at the MFAH, which has hosted HCAF screenings since our beginning. Over the years, our programming at the MFAH has included major upcoming theatrical releases, many of which went on to gain Academy Award recognition.

Five New Faves at the Glassell Coffee Bar

Aug 30, 2018 - Visit the Glassell Coffee Bar inside the Glassell School of Art.   Hours & Info Here are our top five picks for keeping cool in Houston weather. Plus, the café’s offerings change every day, so you can always come back to sample something new!

For America’s 250th, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Highlights Collection Works That Speak to the American Experience

Jun 17, 2026 - The curators’ choices will allow our visitors to experience our collections framed within a series of illuminating and sometimes surprising narratives.”   On the occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary, we saw a singular opportunity to look at our collections and select objects that reflect the multitudes of individuals who have contributed to the identity of our nation. Comments Gary Tinterow, director and Margaret Alkek Williams chair of the MFAH, “The collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, take pride of place within our galleries, and our curators are continually engaging with and

Night at the MFAH: 20th-Century Marvelous

During this Night at the MFAH, members receive a double discount of 20% on regularly priced merchandise at the MFA Shop. Tickets Tickets are required for all attendees. $40 per person Free for MFAH members. Plan Your Visit This event takes place campus wide. Parking Information | Museum Hours | MFAH Campus Map If you are not yet an MFAH member, join now to be eligible for free tickets to Night at the MFAH events.

Late Fridays: Music in the Galleries | Mercury Chamber Orchestra

Tickets $35 per person $25 for MFAH members $10 for students / children 12 & younger Plan Your Visit The concert takes place in Gallery 214 on Level 2 of the Beck Building. The “Bach & Mendelssohn” program highlights Johann Sebastian Bach’s “The Art of the Fugue” and “Goldberg Variations” as well as Felix Mendelssohn’s “Octet in E-Flat Major for Strings, Op. 20.” 

13 Going on 30