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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Master Tours “Habsburg Splendor”

Monday, Aug. 24, 2015

06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
US/Central

Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Fire, 1566, oil on panel, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.

Led by exhibition co-curators Helga Aurisch, curator of European art; and Christine Gervais, associate curator, decorative arts and Rienzi

The Habsburgs ruled for more than five centuries over an empire that reached from Europe to Central America. The Habsburgs endured into the 20th century, only to see their reign collapse during World War I. Their stories, and the art they collected, live on.

Visitors can get an insider's look at the drama, power, and excess surrounding this legendary dynasty with a private walking tour of Habsburg Splendor: Masterpieces from Vienna’s Imperial Collections.

Image: Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Fire, 1566, oil on panel, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.

About the Tour

About Master Tours
On special Mondays—when the Museum is closed to the public—guests can take advantage of Master Tours, an exclusive series of in-depth events led by Museum art historians who share their expansive knowledge. After the tour, participants can discuss the experience over a glass of sparkling wine.

Additional Dates

Monday, Aug 31: 3 pm
Monday, Aug 31: 6 pm

 

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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.
  • Tickets $55 MFAH Members $65 Nonmembers Drop by, or purchase your tickets in advance! Use the Get Tickets link and print at home, or visit any MFAH admissions desk.

Directions & Parking

  • Law Building, Second Floor

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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