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Houston Museum of Natural Science

Faberge’s Animals: Miniature Menagerie of Grandeur by Caroline de Guitaut

Wednesday, Apr. 5, 2017 – Wednesday, Apr. 5, 2017

06:30 PM
US/Central

In celebration of the arrival of the jeweled elephant surprise coming from Queen Elizabeth's Collection to be reunited with its Imperial egg, Caroline De Guitaut will present an overview of Fabergé animals. The animal figurines created by Fabergé work masters include various subjects and styles, from opulent enameled and jeweled pieces to realistic hardstone carvings.

Some were created as royal gifts and others commissioned for personal enjoyment. The largest of the later is the hardstone carvings of all the creatures, domestic and wild, on the sprawling country estate of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Norfolk.

Caroline De Guitaut is a curator at the Royal Collection Trust in London. Among the items in her care are the crown jewels, Princess Diana's wedding dress, palace artwork, and thousands of other treasures.

HOURS & ADMISSION

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm)
    Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm)
    Free Tuesdays (not available on Feb. 20 or May 7, 2024), 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (last entry at 7:30 pm)
    Holiday hours may differ. Please check www.hmns.org/visit/hours-and-pricing for information.
  • Members $12, Tickets $18

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  • Parking is available in our 6-story garage located on Caroline just south of Hermann Drive. The parking garage is $10 for museum members and $30 for all others. Some free parking is available near the Museum entrance and in Hermann Park. Click here for details.

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Please note: Food and beverages are not allowed inside the Museum exhibit halls or theaters.

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