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Carl (voice of Ed Asner), a 78-year-old widowed balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. Underwriting for the Film Department is provided by Tenaris, The June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation, and the Vaughn Foundation. Generous funding is provided by The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Nina and Michael Zilkha; Lois Chiles; Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Ms.

Patron-Plus Members Reception “Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from the Jewish Museum, New York”

Plan Your Visit Please show your mobile ticket for two complimentary drink tickets per Patron-Plus member household.• Parking Information• MFAH Campus Map Related Preview Events for This Exhibition Patron-Plus Members LectureWednesday FoundationHelaine and David LaneRosalyn and Barry MargolisSuzanne MillerLainie Gordon and David MincbergJean MintzCarol and David NeubergerEsther and Gary PollandThe Radoff FamilyLeslie and Russ RobinsonGlen RosenbaumJoan SchnitzerSusan and Ed

Movie Night at Bayou Bend | "A Hard Day’s Night"

Just one month after the Beatles exploded onto the U.S. scene with their Ed Sullivan Show appearance, John, Paul, George, and Ringo began working on a project that would bring their revolutionary talent to the big screen. 

Second Nature: Contemporary Landscapes from the MFAH Collection

Among the renowned artists showcased are Ansel Adams, Ed Ruscha, Mungo Thomson, and James Turrell.

Patron-Plus Members Lecture “Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from the Jewish Museum, New York”

Plan Your Visit This lecture takes place in Brown Auditorium Theater in the Law Building, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. As a courtesy to all guests, there is no saved seating. . • Parking Information• MFAH Campus Map Related Preview Events for This Exhibition Patron-Plus Members ReceptionWednesday, July 6, 6 p.m. More Info Patron-Plus Members Early ViewingFriday, July 8, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FoundationHelaine and David LaneRosalyn and Barry MargolisSuzanne MillerLainie Gordon and David MincbergJean MintzCarol and David NeubergerEsther and Gary PollandThe Radoff FamilyLeslie and Russ RobinsonGlen RosenbaumJoan SchnitzerSusan and Ed

Buddha | Nature: Five Dialogues on Our Shared World

Plan Your Visit This exhibition is located on the Lower Level of the Beck Building. Buddha / Nature: Five Dialogues on Our Shared World traces a path through Buddhist wisdom using both ancient sculpture and contemporary art to illuminate the ecological and ethical questions of our time. Five remarkable works from the Xuzhou Collection, on long-term loan to the Museum since 2021, anchor the exhibition and appear for the first time in a fully contemporary setting at the MFAH.  

The Right Stuff

Air Force test pilots (Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, Sam Shepard) are chosen as the bravest, the best, and the most daring—the men with “the right stuff.” Generous support has been provided by the Foundation for Independent Media Arts. Underwriting for the Film Department is provided by Tenaris, The June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation, and the Vaughn Foundation. Generous funding is provided by The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Nina and Michael Zilkha; Lois Chiles; Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Ms.

CANCELED | Twilight Tour at Rienzi

Thank you for your understanding. Visit Rienzi to enjoy wine, light bites, and live music against the beautiful backdrop of twilight. Explore the galleries and chat with docents about works of art in the Rienzi Collection.  This event is for ages 21+ Rienzi is the MFAH house museum for European decorative arts.

Tickets

• $50 Adults
• $45 MFAH Members
• Admission includes valet parking and three drink tickets

Gingerbread Workshop at Bayou Bend

Tickets $50 per person $45 for MFAH members Includes the workshop, parking, and a ticket to experience all of Christmas Village. Plan Your Visit Workshop takes place in the Bailey Room of the Kilroy Visitor Center. Afterward, enjoy everything Christmas Village has to offer and visit GingerBread Lane, a town of over 500 baked buildings that chef Lovitch created especially for Bayou Bend.

Movie Night with MFAH Films “Sorry We Missed You”

Mar 30, 2020 - But there’s no time for that because then there’d be no money.”  See a screening of “Sorry We Missed You” at home. One ticket provides access to the film for five days. Your purchase ($12) supports the MFAH. Throughout his storied career spanning more than 50 years, British filmmaker Ken Loach has delved into the lives of normal, working people struggling to live within their means. “The big-picture vision of the precarious economic forces holding our world together—and, increasingly, tearing it apart—make Sorry We Missed You a fraught, touching, and galvanizing movie.”