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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Meet the Books “Modernist Myths: Aesthetics of Identity in Latin American Graphics”
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 – Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020
01:00 PM – 01:20 PM
US/Central
Led by Shannon O’Quinn, library assistant, acquisitions
Take a 20-minute tour of Modernist Myths: Aesthetics of Identity in Latin American Graphics, featuring rare periodicals and paperback works from the library’s special collections. The installation focuses on Latin American artists and writers aiming to subvert European exceptionalism in their quest to explore a postcolonial, postrevolutionary identity illustrating the birth of an American Modernism.
About “Meet the Books”
Did you know that the Museum’s Hirsch Library is open to the public? With thousands of art-related materials to choose from, the Hirsch library highlights the collection of rare books through engaging exhibitions that showcase recent acquisitions, exquisitely illustrated books, and rare printed matter.
Drop in! This program is free. The Hirsch Library is always free to visit.
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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