Calendar Month of Saturday, August 3, 2024-Monday, September 2, 2024
Gauguin in the World Through February 16, 2025
The MFAH is the only U.S. venue for this ambitious exhibition showcasing the work of French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin.
06 Dec Fri / 2024
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MFAH Playdate
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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Giacomo Legi, The Fruit Market, c. 1625–30, oil on canvas, Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston.
Tour | Artwork of the Month “The Fruit Market”
1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.On this guided tour, learn about The Fruit Market.
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Happy Hour Friday
5 p.m.—8 p.m.Happy Hour Friday is the place to be! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week.
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Tango Night
5 p.m.—8:30 p.m.Tango Night returns at Late Fridays Happy Hour.
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Christmas Village at Bayou Bend 2024
5:30 p.m.—10 p.m.Discover an immersive holiday experience during Christmas Village at Bayou Bend, presented by Texas Children’s. A dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights throughout the 14-acre estate of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.
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Art Bites | Ab Ex in NYC
6:30 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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2024 British Arrows
7 p.m.—8:30 p.m.The British Arrows presentation highlights award-winning advertisements from the UK. Be prepared for a roller coaster of emotions during this rapid-fire compilation through three award levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold in numerous categories—many with celebrity cameo appearances.
07 Dec Sat / 2024
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Art Sale | Glassell School of Art
10 a.m.—5 p.m.Just in time for the holidays, the talented Studio School students at the Glassell School of Art offer original works of art for sale.
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Celestial Conch Shell with Skulls, Huastec, Veracruz (Northern), Mexico, 900–1521, conch shell, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, museum purchase funded by James C. Flores in honor of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. at “One Great Night in November, 2007.”
Saturday Members Tour | “Living with the Gods”
1 p.m.—2 p.m.MFAH members are invited to enjoy an inside look at the exhibition Living with the Gods.
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Christmas Village at Bayou Bend 2024
5:30 p.m.—10 p.m.Discover an immersive holiday experience during Christmas Village at Bayou Bend, presented by Texas Children’s. A dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights throughout the 14-acre estate of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.
