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Cullen Sculpture Garden

A tranquil oasis of art and nature, the Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden showcases masterworks of 20th- and 21st-century sculpture by artists including Louise Bourgeois, Pietro Consagra, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, …

PNC Roof Garden

and everyday use On the roof terrace: planted grasses, seating, and a glass-and-steel skylight  360-degree views of the surrounding Museum District as well as the nearby Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston Enhance your visit

Virtual Cinema “Going beyond the Big Screen with MFAH Films”

Sep 14, 2020 - Generous funding is provided by Nina and Michael Zilkha; The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Lynn S. Our film programming practice hasn’t changed since moving to Virtual Cinema. Time Machine. Spotlight on Our Time Machine Our Time Machine follows Shanghai conceptual artist Maleonn as he stages a play for his father, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s.

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 …

“Armchair Travel” Brings World-Class Art to Your Living Room

Jun 3, 2020 - “We’ve always called our annual series Armchair Travel,” she said, “because you travel all around the world to enjoy up-close tours of museum exhibitions in stunning high-definition.  This year’s “Exhibition on Screen” film series charts new terrritory as it goes online via Virtual Cinema. To get the scoop, we checked in with Margaret Mims, senior manager in the learning & interpretation department.

Spring Break

Shop Online Cafe Leonelli at MFAHEnjoy traditional Italian cuisine in a friendly and relaxed environment. Located in the Kinder Building, Cafe Leonelli serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

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Lecture | “Printy” Bouquets: The Legacy of Furber’s Flowers

Plan Your Visit Admission is free. For more information, or to reserve a seat for the lecture, email [email protected] or call 713.639.7762. To attend the lecture online, register via Zoom. In October 2024, she opened the exhibit Celebrity in Print at the Art Museums at Colonial Williamsburg which explores how the 18th century English market for portrait prints played a role in the genesis of our modern concept of

Virtual Art Encounters “Seeing and Creating Lines”

Nov 18, 2020 - Our inspiration for “Seeing and Creating Lines” comes from one of the thematic installations in the new Kinder Building: Line into Space, which showcases sculpture, printmaking, painting, and drawing. To participate in person, visit Lawndale’s sculpture garden—more on that in a minute. Both experiences are appropriate for all ages and skill sets. How does this program connect with the MFAH art collections? About the ProgramLed by artists and inspired by art, Virtual Art Encounters brings the Museum’s popular studio-style art project online. Art Encounters receives generous support from Learning Ninjas. 

Happy Anniversary! ICAA’s Documents Project Website Celebrates Four Years

Jan 11, 2016 - It’s hard to believe that four years have passed since we initially made 2,500 documents from Argentina, Mexico, and the American Midwest available online. Every one of the 7,000 (and counting) primary texts now available on our site reflects a fundamental spirit of camaraderie and a commitment to a team-based approach that, together, define the core values of the ICAA’s Documents

Light up Your Life with “Electrifying Design”

Apr 28, 2021 - Each section—Typologies, The Bulb, and Quality of Light—has moments of pure, alchemic wonder as well as works that frame our understanding of the field.” Light up Your HomeShop designer lights in the MFA Shop online, where you’ll also find the illustrated exhibition catalogue and specially curated, art-inspired gift items.