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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Passport Tour “Encountering Asia”

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2015

03:00 PM – 03:45 PM
US/Central

  Cambodian, Torso of a Deity (probably Vishnu), c. 7th century, sandstone, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift in loving memory of Carol Crow by her children Nancy C. Allen, Emmet Polk Crow III, Fan Crow Morris, Fairfax Crow Randall, and by her devoted friends Hiram Butler, Devin Borden, and Louisa Sarofim.

Visitors can make the MFAH their staycation destination with Passport Tours! Guests are invited to join curatorial staff from the Asian art department on this 45-minute exploration of the Arts of Asia galleries. Each "Encountering Asia" tour focuses on art from a different geographical area or prevalent theme in Asian art.

Additional Dates
Thursday, Jul 30: 3 pm
Thursday, Aug 13: 3 pm

Image: Cambodian, Torso of a Deity (probably Vishnu), c. 7th century, sandstone, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift in loving memory of Carol Crow by her children Nancy C. Allen, Emmet Polk Crow III, Fan Crow Morris, Fairfax Crow Randall, and by her devoted friends Hiram Butler, Devin Borden, and Louisa Sarofim.

About the Tour

Passport Tours in July
• Tuesdays: “Splendors of Asian Art”
• Wednesdays: "European Art from the Renaissance to the Impressionists"
• Thursdays: "​Treasures of Latin American Art"
• Thursdays: "Encountering Asia" (July 2, 16 & 30 only)
• Fridays: "African Royalty"
• Saturdays: "Staycation: Discover the Spirit of America"
• Sundays: "Glories of the Ancient World"

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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.
  • 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.

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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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