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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Folk Dance Celebrating “Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India”

Sunday, May. 6, 2018 – Sunday, May. 6, 2018

04:00 PM – 04:30 PM
US/Central

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ANNUAL RUTH K. SHARTLE LECTURE SERIES

Kathak and Ghoomar—forms of Indian classical and folk dance—have their roots in ancient northern India. This performance follows the 3 p.m. lecture “Beyond the Surface: Art and Artists at the Jodhpur Court,” in an afternoon of celebration for the exhibition Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India.

Drop in! This program is free. Camp stools are provided for seating.

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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.
  • Museum Admission

    ALL ACCESS tickets provide entry to Special Exhibitions and the MFAH Permanent Collections. Purchase online or drop by any admissions desk.
    • MFAH Member  FREE
    • ALL ACCESS (Adult 19+)  $24
    • ALL ACCESS (Senior 65+ with ID)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Youth 13–18)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Child 12 & Under)  FREE
    • *Thursday MFAH Permanent Collections (All Ages)  FREE
    • *Thursday ALL ACCESS (13 & Up)  $10
    On Thursday, admission to the MFAH Permanent Collections is free for all individuals, courtesy of Shell USA, Inc. Special Exhibitions require a separate, discounted ALL ACCESS ticket.

Directions & Parking

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  • Street Parking

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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