Activities Week of Friday, April 4, 2025-Thursday, April 10, 2025

Surrender of King François I, designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen

Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries Through May 26, 2025

History comes alive! Witness a Renaissance battle play out across royal tapestries. Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestriesoffers an unprecedented look at some of the most awe-inspiring …

04 Apr Fri / 2025

MFAH Playdate

Activity Nancy and Rich Kinder Building

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.
Tango Night

Activity Nancy and Rich Kinder Building

5 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Tango Night returns in conjunction with Happy Hour Friday.

05 Apr Sat / 2025

Paint & Swap: Teen Workshop

Activity Glassell Emerging Artists: Early College Program

5 p.m.—6:30 p.m.

In this collaborative painting workshop, students ages 13 to 18 work in pairs.

06 Apr Sun / 2025

Family Zone

Activity Caroline Wiess Law Building

1 p.m.—4 p.m.

Visit the MFAH Family Zone for engaging gallery activities with coloring sheets, colored pencils, books, and more.
Family Day at Bayou Bend & Rienzi “Music to Our Ears”

Activity Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens Rienzi

1 p.m.—5 p.m.

Visit the MFAH house museums for an afternoon of free, family-friendly fun. Ride the complimentary shuttle between the two locations!

10 Apr Thu / 2025

Art Encounters

Activity Nancy and Rich Kinder Building

6 p.m.—8 p.m.

Discover a new art experience at Art Encounters.

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