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The MFA Shop welcomes NAMAI for a 3‑day trunk show featuring one‑of‑a‑kind pieces crafted from repurposed antique Indian...
06/03/2026

The MFA Shop welcomes NAMAI for a 3‑day trunk show featuring one‑of‑a‑kind pieces crafted from repurposed antique Indian textiles.
Designed in Kingston, handmade in Jaipur + Delhi, and created to bring joy.

MFAH members enjoy 10% off trunk show purchases.

📍 The MFA Shop
📆 Friday, June 5 | 11 am to 9 pm
Saturday, June 6 | 11 am to 9 pm
Sunday, June 7 | 12:30 pm to 6 pm
🎫 Free to visit the Shop (Night at MFAH admission required after 6 pm on 6/6)

🔗 Learn more at mfah.org/events/mfa-shop-trunk-show-namai-0626

Ernesto Neto is officially in the building. The visionary Brazilian artist behind "SunForceOceanLife" arrives at the MFA...
06/03/2026

Ernesto Neto is officially in the building.

The visionary Brazilian artist behind "SunForceOceanLife" arrives at the MFAH on Sunday, June 7 at 2 pm. Learn more as he dives into the story of his creative journey, the evolution of his practice, and the sensory worlds that will shape the exhibition. With curator Mari Carmen Ramírez introducing the artist, Neto reflects on how his work continues to dissolve the boundaries between the organic and the human, the spiritual and the social, inviting all of us to experience art with every sense engaged.

🧡 Included with Museum admission
📍 Brown Auditorium Theater in the Law Building
*Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn more at mfah.org/events/artist-talk-ernesto-neto

🌞 Summer Institute 2026: Teach It Tomorrow! Ready‑to‑Use Classroom Ideas for Secondary Teachers 📅 July 15–17, 2026 ⏰ ...
06/03/2026

🌞 Summer Institute 2026: Teach It Tomorrow!

Ready‑to‑Use Classroom Ideas for Secondary Teachers
📅 July 15–17, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Step into a hands-on, creativity‑boosting professional development experience designed for real classrooms and real teachers. Spend three immersive days exploring artifacts, artworks, and exhibits that spark curiosity, critical thinking, and student engagement across subjects.

You’ll walk away with a toolkit of ready‑made resources you can use on Day One, including strategies for higher‑order thinking, SEL, mindfulness, STREAM connections, gamification, ELL support, and cross‑curricular learning. Plus: G/T CPE credit, learning modules, and free MFAH admission passes.

✨ Perfect for:
Secondary‑level educators in any subject (no art background needed!)

💲 Cost: $100 per participant
📌 Registration required. Space is limited.

🎟 Each Ticket Includes:
• General Museum admission
• Parking validation
• Instructional materials + learning modules
• Gifted/Talented CPE credit hours

Get tickets at mfah.org/events/learning-through-art-summer-institute-teach-it-tomorrow-secondary

Step into summer with a splash of color. ✨🎨 Night at the MFAH: Kaleidoscope of Color is calling. Wander through the vibr...
06/02/2026

Step into summer with a splash of color. ✨🎨

Night at the MFAH: Kaleidoscope of Color is calling. Wander through the vibrant worlds of "Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen," and dive into the immersive glow of "Ernesto Neto: SunForceOceanLife."

All galleries open late.
One signature cocktail included with each ticket.
Music, shopping, color everywhere.

🎟️ Tickets required. 21+
Join us at the MFA Shop for a trunk show with NAMAI.
MFAH members receive 20% off their purchase.

Lead Corporate Underwriter of Berggruen: PNC
Lead Corporate Sponsor of Neto: ExxonMobil

mfah.org/events/night-at-the-mfah-kaleidoscope-of-color

Meet our Artwork of the Month for June: "The Coffin of Pedi‑Osiris."Standing over seven feet tall, this work of art once...
05/31/2026

Meet our Artwork of the Month for June: "The Coffin of Pedi‑Osiris."
Standing over seven feet tall, this work of art once protected the mummified body of a priest devoted to Osiris, Lord of the Underworld. Every detail was crafted to guide Pedi‑Osiris safely into the afterlife.

Join us every Friday in June to explore this extraordinary window into the ancient world.
🔗 Learn more about Artwork of the Month Tours at https://bit.ly/4fKB3pM

🖼️ :
Unknown Egyptian
Egyptian
Coffin of Pedi-Osiris
Ptolemaic Period
332–30 BC
Carved and painted wood; gold leaf
Museum purchase funded by the Alice Pratt Brown Museum Fund

Feel the joy, rhythm, and irrepressible spirit of klezmer music echo through the galleries 🎶✨ On Thursday, June 4 at 6:3...
05/29/2026

Feel the joy, rhythm, and irrepressible spirit of klezmer music echo through the galleries 🎶✨

On Thursday, June 4 at 6:30 pm, discover this vibrant Ashkenazi Jewish musical tradition with the Best Little Klezmer Band in Texas, surrounded by ritual Jewish art from Central and Eastern Europe, now on view in the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Gallery for Judaica.

🔗Learn more at https://bit.ly/4uHhOSP

Visit the MFA Shop for a special Injiri showcase celebrating handwoven dresses, handcrafted jackets, signature heirlooms...
05/28/2026

Visit the MFA Shop for a special Injiri showcase celebrating handwoven dresses, handcrafted jackets, signature heirlooms, and delicate Chikankari.

Thursday & Friday, May 28 & 29 | 11 am to 9 pm
Saturday, May 30 | 11 am to 6 pm

📍The MFA Shop
Learn more > mfah.org/events/mfa-shop-trunk-show-injiri

05/26/2026

What’s happening this week at the MFAH? Check it out and plan your visit! 😊 mfah.org

Just a reminder that we are open on Memorial Day.The MFAH, Bayou Bend & Rienzi are open this Monday for the long weekend...
05/24/2026

Just a reminder that we are open on Memorial Day.
The MFAH, Bayou Bend & Rienzi are open this Monday for the long weekend. Wander through world-spanning art, immersive sights and sounds, and flavors that take you beyond the everyday.

Info & tickets > mfah.org

“Movies Houstonians Love Presented by Harold Taylor,” a beloved force in Houston’s community and a longtime Ultimate Fil...
05/23/2026

“Movies Houstonians Love Presented by Harold Taylor,” a beloved force in Houston’s community and a longtime Ultimate Film Buffs member.

On Friday, May 29, we dive into the singular world of Hal Hartley: deadpan dialogue, stylized performances, and razor‑sharp philosophy. “The Unbelievable Truth” marks Adrienne Shelly’s first film role alongside Robert John Burke, setting the tone for Hartley’s unmistakable indie legacy. We’re also screening two of Hartley’s early 16mm shorts—a perfect intro for newcomers and a treat for die‑hards.

🔗 Tickets at mfah.org/events/the-unbelievable-truth

The MFA Shop welcomes Injiri for an intimate showcase of handwoven textiles, contemporary dresses, jackets, and sarees.✨...
05/22/2026

The MFA Shop welcomes Injiri for an intimate showcase of handwoven textiles, contemporary dresses, jackets, and sarees.

✨ May 28 & 29 · 11 am–9 pm
✨ May 30 · 11 am–6 pm

📍 The MFA Shop
🔗 Discover More > mfah.org/events/mfa-shop-trunk-show-injiri

“Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen” is now open. ✨Discover a selection of modern masterworks ...
05/20/2026

“Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen” is now open. ✨

Discover a selection of modern masterworks through the eyes of preeminent collector Heinz Berggruen. Get up close with lesser-known pieces by Picasso, Klee, Matisse, and others in the U.S. debut of this important German collection.

🎟️ Tickets at mfah.org/masterpieces

Sound Sculptures 🤝🏽 JazzExperience Harry Bertoia’s sound sculptures activated live, hear insights from curator Elizabeth...
05/18/2026

Sound Sculptures 🤝🏽 Jazz

Experience Harry Bertoia’s sound sculptures activated live, hear insights from curator Elizabeth Essner, and enjoy new jazz compositions performed by Da Camera of Houston Young Artists.

🥂 Make a night of it with Happy Hour and a guided tour.
🔗 Learn more at https://bit.ly/3R998Wo

The countdown to "Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen": Only 3 days left.Our MFAH graphics team...
05/17/2026

The countdown to "Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen": Only 3 days left.

Our MFAH graphics team just installed the title treatment, and trust us, it’s a moment.

Come be part of the opening energy.
📆 Wednesday, May 20
🔗 Tickets at mfah.org/masterpiece

Celebrating a remarkable moment at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston!In the latest edition of Conversations with the Dire...
05/14/2026

Celebrating a remarkable moment at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston!
In the latest edition of Conversations with the Director, Gary Tinterow sits down with Nicolas and John Berggruen to honor their father, the legendary gallerist and collector Heinz Berggruen.

As we open "Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen," this U.S. debut brings together extraordinary works and the stories behind them, from Picasso to Klee, Matisse, and more. A beautiful look into the artistic friendships that shaped postwar Paris.

Tickets at mfah.org/events/conversations-with-the-director-berggruen

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the MOTHERS. 🤏✨

Love, the MFAH.

Loteria Game Night is BACK. 🎊 Learn about 54 featured artworks as you play, and try your luck at winning fun prizes like...
05/08/2026

Loteria Game Night is BACK. 🎊

Learn about 54 featured artworks as you play, and try your luck at winning fun prizes like H‑E‑B totes, socks, tortilla‑scented candles, and gift cards. And did we mention that you can play for free?

🔗 Learn more about Loteria at mfah.org/events/loteria-night
Presented by HEB

Frida’s clothes told stories, of identity, resistance, and imagination. 🌺A conversation led by Luis Vargas Santiago brin...
05/07/2026

Frida’s clothes told stories, of identity, resistance, and imagination. 🌺

A conversation led by Luis Vargas Santiago brings together artists and experts to reflect on how Kahlo shaped her image and how her vision continues to inspire their own work.

🎧Language Interpretation provided.
🔗 Learn more at https://www.mfah.org/events/conversation-making-ourselves-up

Spot the difference. 👀 Happy "May the 4th Be With You" day to all who celebrate! 💫 🗿:Attributed to Annibale CaccavelloIt...
05/04/2026

Spot the difference. 👀

Happy "May the 4th Be With You" day to all who celebrate! 💫

🗿:
Attributed to Annibale Caccavello
Italian
"Tombstone, or cenotaph, of a Gentleman of the Viceroyalty of Naples"
c. 1550–1560
Carrara marble
Museum purchase funded by Richard D. Kinder and Fayez Sarofim in honor of Frances Marzio at "One Great Night in November, 2019"

Frida. Music. After‑hours magic. ✨Join us for Night at the MFAH: Frida Forever as we celebrate the final days of "Frida:...
05/03/2026

Frida. Music. After‑hours magic. ✨

Join us for Night at the MFAH: Frida Forever as we celebrate the final days of "Frida: The Making of an Icon" with live music, exclusive shopping catered to Mother's Day, and full access to every gallery.

📆 May 9 | 6 pm to 9 pm
🎟️ Tickets are required. (21+)
Tickets include one complimentary drink and access to all exhibitions throughout the entire Museum.
🛍️ During Night at the MFAH, members receive a double discount of 20% in the MFA Shop on regularly priced merchandise.

🔗 Head to mfah.org/events/night-at-the-mfah-frida-forever for tickets.

"Buddha | Nature: Five Dialogues on Our Shared World" is entering its final days at the MFAH. Five dialogues, countless ...
05/02/2026

"Buddha | Nature: Five Dialogues on Our Shared World" is entering its final days at the MFAH. Five dialogues, countless perspectives, one shared world.

See it before it closes May 10.
🎟️ Tickets at https://bit.ly/4wn8S6r

Still wondering how to make Mother’s Day feel special this year? 🌸 💐 Celebrate Mother’s Day at Bayou Bend Collection and...
05/01/2026

Still wondering how to make Mother’s Day feel special this year? 🌸

💐 Celebrate Mother’s Day at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens surrounded by the beauty of nature, art, and music. Self-guided tours highlight art that tells the story of parents in early America. No reservations necessary.

💕 Celebrate Mom at Night at the MFAH: Frida Forever where The MFA Shop will be hosting an all-in-one Mother’s Day shopping experience you won't want to miss.
Featuring:
💐 Stunning floral arrangements from Wild Daffodil
✍️ Live, on-demand poetry by Inprint Houston Poetry Buskers
✨ Custom calligraphy by Pendance Studio

🔗 Learn more about our Mother's Day offerings at mfah.org/events

"La bordadora" by Diego Rivera is our May Artwork of the Month, a perfect tribute as we prepare to close "Frida: The Mak...
04/30/2026

"La bordadora" by Diego Rivera is our May Artwork of the Month, a perfect tribute as we prepare to close "Frida: The Making of an Icon" on May 17. 🫀 This rare 1920s piece honors Mexico’s folk traditions and the Indigenous women who keep them alive.

Every Friday in May, step into this artwork with us and share how it moves you alongside a community of fellow art lovers.

📆 Fridays at 1:30 pm
🔗 Learn more at https://www.mfah.org/events/tour-artwork-of-the-month-la-bordadora-the-embroiderer

🎨 :
Diego Rivera, Mexican, 1886–1957
"La bordadora"
1928
Oil on canvas
Museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MAY 8 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER This Friday, Matthew Dirst, professor and head of musi...
04/28/2026

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MAY 8 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

This Friday, Matthew Dirst, professor and head of musicology at the Moores School of Music, University of Houston, will perform on a beautifully crafted German‑style harpsichord, taking us from youthful Italian‑inspired toccatas to the brilliance of The Well‑Tempered Clavier.

The program will take you on a journey through Bach’s life: an early toccata in the Italian style, a French-style suite, and several preludes and fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2.

📆 Friday, May 1 | 7:30 pm
📍 Rienzi
🎟️ Tickets at mfah.org/events/concert-rienzi-recital-matthew-dirst

THIS SATURDAY ✨💗 Starting at 11 am, our two Fridas will be at the entrance of “Frida: The Making of an Icon” ready for p...
04/27/2026

THIS SATURDAY ✨💗
Starting at 11 am, our two Fridas will be at the entrance of “Frida: The Making of an Icon” ready for photos with you. 📸

Come early because the first 200 guests through the exhibition will receive a felt heart from Frida. ❤️
*one heart per person

🎟️ Tickets to “Frida: The Making of an Icon” through our link in bio.

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Houston, TX
77005

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Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12:30pm - 6pm

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