Monday, Mar. 12, 2018 – Friday, Mar. 16, 2018
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
US/Central
This year, celebrate Spring Break at Asia Society!
Each day during the week will be devoted to a different Asian spring holiday or festival. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about each holiday through storytelling and unique activities, while also attending daily screenings of DisneyNature’s Born in China and enjoying FREE admission to our new exhibition FotoFest 2018 Biennial: INDIA | Contemporary Photographic and New Media Art.
Recommended for ages 5-12.
About DisneyNature’s Born in China
Film screenings start at 12:00 pm. (1 hr., 19 min)
Journey into the wilds of China! Born In China follows the adventures of three animal families — the majestic panda, the savvy golden monkey, and the elusive snow leopard. Featuring stunning imagery, the film navigates the vast terrain—from the frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo forest—on the wings of a red-crowned crane, showcasing remarkably intimate family moments captured on film for the first time ever.
Daily Activities
Art activities run from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Monday, March 12
India: Holi
Celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, by drawing traditional rangoli patterned artwork with bright chalk.
Tuesday, March 13
Japan: Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing)
Paint and construct your own cherry blossom tree.
Wednesday, March 14
China: Qingming Festival
Learn about this traditional Chinese festival while building your own kite.
Thursday, March 15
Iran: Nowruz
Decorate egg ornaments to celebrate the Persian New Year.
Friday, March 16
Thailand: Songkran
Commemorate the Thai New Year by making paper flowers and water gun paintings! (weather permitting)
Education and outreach programs at Asia Society Texas Center are made possible through generous funding from Karen Chang, Greater Houston Community Foundation, and the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation. Generous funding also provided by the Friends of Asia Society Texas Center, a premier group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional programming and exhibitions to Asia Society Texas Center.
HOURS & ADMISSION
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Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday (free admission all day), 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday and major holidays. - Explore Asia Admission: Six interactive stations; includes complimentary access to current exhibition in the Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery. $15 per guest ages 13 and up. $9 per guest ages 7–12. Free for guests ages 6 and under and for Asia Society members. Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery Admission Only: $8 per guest. Free for guests ages 6 and under and for Asia Society members. Free exhibition admission on Thursdays from 12 pm – 7 pm, presented by Regions Bank.
Directions & Parking
- Free Parking
- Paid Parking
- Street Parking
- Parking in Asia Society Texas Center's lot is $7 for 1-24 hours. Entrances on Caroline and Austin. Limited free and paid street parking is also available.
Special Offers / Dining
Java Lava Cafe
Serving 100 percent premium Kona coffee from KarmaSu Coffee Farm in Hawaii, plus breakfast, lunch, and sweet treats, Java Lava Cafe is open for extended breakfast hours Tuesday–Saturday.
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 3 pm
https://asiasociety.org/texas/java-lava-cafe
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