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  1. Hirsch Library Exhibition Tours

    Did you know that the Museum’s Hirsch Library is open to the public? With thousands of art-related materials to choose from, the Hirsch library highlights the collection of rare books through engaging exhibitions that …

  2. Visiting Bayou Bend / Photography Policy

    Docent-Guided House Tours Limited availability Guided tours dependent on tour capacity, and group-tour & school-tour schedules Guided tours are either 60 minutes (Highlights Tour) or 90 minutes (Study Tour), depending on preference Tours Bayou Bend House Tours are generously supported by Sharon G. Dies. House Tours House + Gardens General Admission tickets may be purchased online by the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In August, self-guided tours are available all day. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (last admission 4 p.m.) Sunday, 1 p.m.–5 p.m. (last admission 4 p.m.) Gardens ToursAll gardens tours are self-guided.

  3. Guided Tours: Colleges and Universities

    Colleges and universities are invited to make the MFAH a part of the classroom with self-guided tours. Book your tour now! Reservations for groups are needed at least four weeks in advance.

  4. Overview

    Examples include classes, tours, docent training, and annual events such as the Ruth K. Shartle Symposium.

  5. MFAH Book Club Tours: Past Selections

    Art and literature meet at MFAH Book Club Tours. The selections are chosen to complement the Museum’s art collections and exhibitions.

  6. In-Gallery Extras for “Colors of the Oasis”: Getting Our Hands Dirty So You Don’t Have To!

    Mar 16, 2017 - This mobile demonstration of artistic technique enables visitors to handle materials for themselves during many of the exhibition’s docent-led tours. The Discovery Cart in the galleries of Colors of the Oasis.

  7. Bayou Bend Family Days

    Enjoy: Station-guided house tours of the first floor (children under 10 welcome!) Tours, Performances, Activities & More Bayou Bend Family Days welcome you for fun and learning during selected months, usually on the third Sunday.* Admission is free! dancers, storytellers, and more Craft activities suited for young children Educational themes related to aspects of Bayou Bend Exhibitions, demonstrations, and workshops centered around the day’s theme  The first-floor house tours

  8. Members Events & Programs

    View Upcoming Members-Only Exhibition Previews Saturday Members Tours On Saturdays, the Museum offers guided tours just for members. The tours feature works in the MFAH art collections and exhibitions, and the topics change each month. Space is limited, and spots fill up fast, so be sure to register in advance.  View Upcoming Saturday Members-Only Tours Art-Making Activities for Families Members at the Family level and above are invited to participate in art-making activities for the entire family. Invitations are sent via email.

  9. The MFAH Book Club Goes Digital!

    Aug 7, 2017 - You also have the option to come to the Museum for one of two scheduled drop-in tours of the galleries. Learn more about the MFAH Book Club, and drop in to one of this summer’s two MFAH Book Club–related gallery tours, on August 17 or September 23. Inspired by the book’s themes, the tours are a great opportunity to meet fellow MFAH Book Club members and engage with the art in the MFAH collections.

  10. Rienzi Programs for Educators and Students

    School Tours To inquire about school tours, call Rienzi’s education office during business hours at 713.639.7800. Specially trained gallery educators lead interactive tours, which emphasize close observation of objects and facilitate the development of essential visual and critical-analysis skills. Rienzi School Tours Flyer Tours of Rienzi encourage students (pre-K through grade 12) to develop a lifelong love of learning through art.