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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Passport Tour “Glories of the Ancient World”

Sunday, Jul. 19, 2015

02:00 PM – 02:45 PM
US/Central

Roman, Goddess, 1–100 AD, marble, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of Rose and John J. Moran.

Visitors can make the MFAH their staycation destination! Guests can travel around the globe, through time, and to other worlds in 45-minute Passport Tours.

All are invited to join all of these summer tours and get to know the wonderful treasures that transform the Museum into an international crossroads of innovative ideas.

Additional Dates
Sunday, Jul 26: 2 pm

Image: Roman, Goddess, 1–100 AD, marble, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of Rose and John J. Moran.

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"

Related Links

Learn more here.

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

  • Beck Building

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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