Thursday, Mar. 5, 2020 – Thursday, Mar. 5, 2020
06:30 PM – 07:30 PM
US/Central
RUTH K. SHARTLE LECTURE
Presented by Jennifer Greenhill, associate professor of art history, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, in conjunction with the exhibition Norman Rockwell: American Freedom
This talk focuses on Norman Rockwell and his techniques for connecting to a mainstream audience during World War II. See how his work relates to movies and literature of the era, as well as to magazine illustrations by Rockwell’s colleagues at the Saturday Evening Post and other journals.
During World War II, Rockwell perfected the visual language he is known for today. Find out more about the For Freedoms photography series and other projects that are revising and investing Rockwell’s images with new relevance in the 21st century.
Drop in! This lecture is free. On Thursdays, general admission is free courtesy of Shell Oil Company. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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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