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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
History Book Club “The Paper Garden: Mrs. Delany Begins Her Life’s Work at 72”
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 – Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018
01:30 PM – 02:30 PM
US/Central
Join Rienzi and Bayou Bend for good books and great conversations! The History Book Club features discussions about lifestyles and culture in America and Europe in the 1700s and 1800s, led by Museum staff.
In 1772, after the death of her husband, Mary Delany picked up a pair of scissors and launched a new art form: mixed-media collage. She ultimately created 985 botanically correct cut-paper flowers now housed in the British Museum. Author Molly Peacock entwines the story with her own, telling how the book came about and how Peacock found courage and a sense of well-being along the way.
Meet up with other book lovers at Rienzi to discuss The Paper Garden: Mrs. Delany Begins Her Life’s Work at 72 by Molly Peacock.
Drop in! This program is free.
HOURS & ADMISSION
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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.
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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
Directions & Parking
- Free Parking
- Paid Parking
- Street Parking
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Make visiting a snap! Visit mfah.org/parking for complete parking information.
Three Parking Garages
Parking Garage Hours
Open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.Parking Garage Fees
- Parking payments may be made only with major credit cards, MasterCard and Visa debit cards, or cash.
- For hourly rates, go to mfah.org/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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