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Claudia Cardinale: The Indomitable

Selections include highlights from her early career, as well as her iconic roles in 8 1/2, The Leopard, and Once Upon a Time in the West. -- Begin Grid Row --> October 7–29, 2023 The Museum resumes a popular tradition this fall with an Italian film retrospective organized by our esteemed colleagues at the legendary Cinecittà in Rome. Special thanks to our cultural partner Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, Professor Alessandro Carrera from the University of Houston, and Kate MacKay, UC Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive.

Happy Hour Friday

Explore the campus, visit the galleries, and get a drink at the bar (payment by credit card only). Plan Your Visit  Happy Hour locations vary depending on the date. See dates below for location information. Parking Information | Museum Hours | MFAH Campus Map Dates/Locations September 11 | Level 1, Beck Building September 18 | Lower Level, Kinder Building (Experience Salsa) October 2 | Level 1, Beck Building (Tango Night) October 9 | Lower Level, Kinder Building October 16 | Level 1, Beck Building October 23 | Lower Level, Kinder Building (Experience Salsa) October 30 | Level 1, Beck Building November 6 | Lower Level, Kinder Building (Tango Night) November

Glassell Lecture | Caroline Woolard

Plan Your Visit Admission is free. This event takes place in Favrot Auditorium on Level 1 of the Glassell School of Art. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Making inquries into the nature of the art world and its tenuous existence within our commodity culture, she asks: What art worlds do we want? What is a work of art in the age of $120,000 art degrees?

Oscar-Nominated Short Films Shine on Our Big Screen

Feb 5, 2019 - It’s become a popular tradition at the MFAH to screen the Oscar-nominated short films in the weeks leading up to the Academy Awards ceremony, which this year falls on February 24. We are the exclusive local venue for all …

Tour | Artwork of the Month “Composition with Grid #1"

In October, learn about Mondrian's Composition with Grid #1 and discuss how the art moves you.  Plan Your Visit This guided tour is included with Museum admission. Meet the docent in the lobby on Level 1 of the Kinder Building.

Glassell Early College Program

The Emerging Artists: Early College Program offers teens in high school a supportive, creative environment where young artists can develop their talents, build portfolios for college applications, and engage with like-minded …

Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza

Adjoining the Glassell School of Art and Cullen Sculpture Garden is a nearly one-acre public greenspace: The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza, designed by Deborah Nevins & Associates, in collaboration with Nevins & Benito …

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

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On March 28 & 29, Bayou Bend opens at 2:30 p.m. The Powell Library is closed both days. Last entrance for general admission is at 3 p.m.

MFA Shop Mother's Day Pop-Up

Related Event Night at the MFAH: Frida Forever | Saturday, May 9 Plan Your Visit A ticket to Night at the MFAH: Frida Forever is needed to access this event. The pop-up takes place on Level 1 of the Kinder Building. “Buddha / Nature: Five Dialogues on Our Shared World” is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and dedicated to the memory of Mr. Robert Hung Ngai Ho (1932–2025).    Major support is provided by:Jerold B.

Art for the Mind and Spirit

Sep 7, 2012 - Anyone who knows anything about Houston knows that our city is famous for its massive, state-of-the-art Medical Center. The children are not always able to visit the museum in person, so Art for the Mind and Spirit has to be creative with its teaching materials. Art for the Mind and Spirit brings the museum—at least a small piece of it—into the community, providing comfort to the patients, their families, and caregivers. 4 Things to Know about Art for the Mind and Spirit 1) It