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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Members Tour “Garden Paradise: The Magnificent Safavid Carpet from the Burrell Collection, Glasgow”
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 – Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018
11:00 AM
US/Central
Garden Paradise: The Magnificent Safavid Carpet from the Burrell Collection, Glasgow highlights the significance of gardens in Islamic lands through the lens of the world-renowned—but rarely displayed—Wagner Garden Carpet, along with masterworks from the Hossein Afshar Collection.
The Wagner Garden Carpet, woven in Safavid Iran in the 17th century, is considered one of the three earliest surviving Persian garden carpets in the world. It is unique from all other examples in its unusually dense and naturalistic depictions of flora and fauna, symbolizing an earthly paradise. Selections of objects from the Hossein Afshar Collection amplify the display and demonstrate the profound ideal of garden imagery in all artistic media, from ceramics and metalwork to the arts of the book in Islamic lands.
MFAH members are invited to reserve a spot for this one-hour tour to explore the exhibition together with a Museum docent.
Space is limited, and spots fill up fast. Secure your reservation in advance at [email protected] or 713.353.1550. Not a member? Join today!
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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