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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Book Tours: “The Promise” by Ann Weisgarber

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015

06:30 PM – 08:00 PM
US/Central

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Visitors can enhance the experience of reading the novel The Promise by Ann Weisgarber with a docent-led tour of the Museum's galleries.

Each stop on the tour includes discussion of excerpts from the novel and artworks in the Museum’s galleries which connect with the characters, narrative, or a prominent theme in the novel.

Guests are encouraged to bring their copy of the book and willingness to share thoughts about what they read as well as what they in the galleries.

 

About the Tour

This novel is the 2015 selection for Gulf Coast Reads, an annual initiative that focuses on promoting the simultaneous reading and discussing of a selected book by residents of the upper Texas Gulf Coast.

Thursday, Oct 29: 10:30 am

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HOURS & ADMISSION

  • Wednesday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sunday , 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Monday (Except selected holidays) | Closed.
    • Tuesday | Closed.
    • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day | Closed.
  • This program is free! RSVPs are highly encouraged at [email protected].

Directions & Parking

  • Law Building

Special Offers / Dining

Paolo Fronza, from Fellini Caffè, runs this sophisticated dining operation. Enjoy an array of Italian-inspired fare with a Texas flair, a European-style coffee bar, a kids menu, and much more at the MFA Café, located on the lower level of the Beck Building.

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