Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 – Sunday, Apr. 30, 2017
Prototypes serve an important role in 20th- and 21st-century design, particularly in the development of mass-produced industrial and limited-edition objects. Designers rarely make their prototypes available to the public because the work is imperfect, but such samples offer a fascinating look at the design process.
A working model represents the designer’s creative process in three dimensions. Prototype/Production showcases working models to illuminate the vital decisions, thoughts, and approaches that go into creating furniture, lighting, and other objects. The exhibition features works from the Museum’s collection by designers including Andrea Branzi, Wendell Castle, Frank Gehry, Joris Laarman, Gaetano Pesce, and Marcel Wanders. This look into the production process reveals the human touch, as well as successes and failures in design development that can be obscured by manufacturing.
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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