Calendar Week of Saturday, May 18, 2024-Friday, May 24, 2024
Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West Through September 2, 2024
Raqib Shaw blends Eastern and Western influences to create mesmerizing works of art that merge fable, history, and autobiography.
10 Jul Wed / 2024
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Drop-in Tour | “Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West”
1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.Experience the boundary-breaking work of artist Raqib Shaw on this guided tour.
11 Jul Thu / 2024
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Summer Break at the MFAH
11 a.m.—2 p.m.When school’s out, families are invited to enjoy gallery activities with teaching artists and experiment with a variety of materials to create art.
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Art Bites | The Grand Manner Portrait in European Painting
6 p.m.—6:30 p.m.A little art can go a long way! Visit the galleries for a snippet of art appreciation.
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Lotería Game Night | Inspired by the MFAH Art Collections
6 p.m.—8 p.m.Play MFAH Lotería for a chance to win a prize! Learn about the works of art during the game, and then see them for yourself in the galleries.
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Tour & Toast | “Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West”
6:15 p.m.—7:15 p.m.Join fellow art enthusiasts for a private group tour of Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West.
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Art Bites | The Grand Manner Portrait in European Painting
6:30 p.m.—7 p.m.A little art can go a long way! Visit the galleries for a snippet of art appreciation.
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Art Bites | The Grand Manner Portrait in European Painting
7 p.m.—7:30 p.m.A little art can go a long way! Visit the galleries for a snippet of art appreciation.
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The Boy and the Heron (Kimitachi wa dô ikiru ka)
7 p.m.—9 p.m.Winner of the 2024 Oscar for Best Animated Film and over a dozen international awards, this latest film from Studio Ghibli follows young Mahito, who moves to his family’s countryside estate after losing his mother.
12 Jul Fri / 2024
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MFAH Playdate | Summer 2024
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.Children 4 and younger, and their adult caregivers, are invited to enjoy a multi-sensory experience in the galleries with songs, stories, games, and activities.
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Tour | Artwork of the Month “Still Life with Golden Bream”
1:30 p.m.—2 p.m.On this guided tour, learn about Still Life with Golden Bream.