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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Meet the Books: Hirsch Library Exhibition Tour

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 – Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019

01:00 PM – 01:20 PM
US/Central

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Led by Jamie Teich, library assistant, acquisitions, Hirsch Library

Did you know that the Museum’s Hirsch Library is open to the public? With thousands of books on art to choose from, the Hirsch Library also offers engaging exhibitions featuring materials from the rare books collection! These exhibitions, often organized by library staff, highlight recent acquisitions, exquisitely illustrated books, and rare printed matter.

Enjoy a 20-minute tour of Everyday Encounters: Erasing the Divide between Art and LifeThis exhibition draws from the library’s rich collection of rare Conceptual and Fluxus works to consider how process-oriented artists used everyday materials, especially printed matter, to invoke dynamic relationships between art and life. Among the artists represented in Everyday Encounters are Lygia Clark, Alison Knowles, Yoko Ono, and Edgardo Antonio Vigo.

Drop in! This program is free. The Hirsch Library is always free to visit.

► Plan ahead for your visit with parking information.

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

  • Free Parking
  • Paid Parking
  • 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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