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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Human Experience: Myth Making

Saturday, Sep. 26, 2015

02:00 PM – 02:45 PM
US/Central

  Paul Manship, Hercules Upholding the Heavens, 1918, bronze, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of Mrs. Mellie Esperson. © Estate of Paul Manship Fiduciary Trust

All through history, people across cultures—in order to help make sense of the world in which they live, and their place in the universe—have created myths about super humans, heroes, and gods.

Fall Tour Series: The Human Experience
The history of the world is the story of the human experience in all its triumphs and tragedies, grandeur and follies. This series of 45-minute tours explores five universal themes, using examples from both Western and non-Western cultures. Guests can get to know the wonderful treasures that make the MFAH a crossroads of innovative ideas from around the world and throughout time.

Image: Paul Manship, Hercules Upholding the Heavens, 1918, bronze, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of Mrs. Mellie Esperson. © Estate of Paul Manship Fiduciary Trust

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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.

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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