Calendar Week of Sunday, June 23, 2024-Saturday, June 29, 2024
Navigating the Waves: Contemporary Cuban Photography Through August 3, 2025
Showcasing 100 examples of contemporary Cuban photography, this exhibition traces the evolution of the medium’s role in Cuba over nearly five decades.
20 Oct Sun / 2024
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Family Day at Bayou Bend “The Art of Movement”
1 p.m.—5 p.m.Visit Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens for an afternoon of family-friendly fun.
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The Masterson Legacy: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Rienzi
2 p.m.—4 p.m.Step into the private world of the Masterson family, the original owners of Rienzi. Get an exclusive look at art objects and areas of the house not usually on view.
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Brewster McCloud
5 p.m.—7 p.m.In her first feature film, Shelley Duvall is “unlike anyone seen onscreen before.” Bud Cort plays Brewster, an intellectual boy who lives in a fallout shelter within the Astrodome.
23 Oct Wed / 2024
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New York City Study Trip | Info Session
12:30 p.m.—1:15 p.m.The Glassell Studio School hosts a spring 2025 study trip course in New York City. Learn about the trip at this information session.
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Core Program Lecture | Leigh Arnold
6 p.m.—7 p.m.The 2024–2025 Core Program Lecture Series presents a talk by Leigh Arnold.
24 Oct Thu / 2024
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Drop-in Tour | Boxes, Containers, and Chests
1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.This tour explores the Museum’s vast array of boxes, containers, jars, chests, and coffers.
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Art Bites | British Paintings from the Blaffer Foundation
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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Awards Ceremony | Emerging Scholars in Object-Based Learning
6 p.m.—7 p.m.The MFAH and the University of Houston present the fourth annual Awards for Emerging Scholars in Object-Based Learning.
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Tour & Toast | “Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery”
6:15 p.m.—7:15 p.m.Join fellow art enthusiasts for a private group tour through Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery.
25 Oct Fri / 2024
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Law Building Closed Today / Beck & Kinder Buildings Open
11 p.m.—9 p.m.On Friday, October 25, the Caroline Wiess Law Building is closed for a special event. The Beck Building and Kinder Building are open but close early at 6 p.m. In celebration of the Museum’s centennial anniversary, admission is free today.