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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Winter Festival: Celebrating Lunar New Year

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 – Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020

02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
US/Central

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the MFAH. This winter festival salutes the Year of the Rat with music, art activities, games, and more for all ages. Drop in! All festival activities are free.

CREATE
The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza and Cullen Sculpture Garden
• A giant scroll with wishes of good luck and fortune for the Houston community
• Japanese ema plaques with wishes to hang from the trees
• Lion masks to bring good fortune
• Sparkling firecracker sculptures to scare away evil spirits
• Press & play with zodiac animal stamps
• Red paper lanterns to symbolize a bright future
• Mochi, a Japanese rice cake, with the Japan America Society of Houston
• Peach blossom paintings to help keep your family peaceful and healthy
• Origami with Asia Society Texas (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

LOOK & LISTEN
The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza and BBVA Roof Garden
• Master of Ceremonies Van Thanh Thuy of Radio Saigon
• Elaine Tao of the Campbell Learning Center
• North American Youth Chinese Orchestra (2 p.m.)
• Vietnamese martial arts demonstration with Vovinam Lo Duc (2:45 p.m.)
• Kaminari Taiko drumming ensemble (3:30 p.m.)
• Houston House of Angklung (4 p.m.)
• K-Pop showcase with I.R.I.S., David Nunez, and WonderBox (4:30 p.m.)
• Lee’s Golden Dragon traditional lion dance (5 p.m.)

DISCOVER
The Glassell School of Art 
• Chinese calligraphy with Peihong Endris
• Indonesian batik with Evita Pohan of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
• Animals of the zodiac with the Houston Zoo (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Vietnamese Culture & Science Association (VCSA) and traditional Vietnamese dresses
• Hanbok, traditional Korean dress with Han Narea (in Cullen Sculpture Garden)

ENJOY
The Glassell Coffee Bar
• Complimentary hot green tea
• Art of the Spirits Bar*
*Only ages 21+ may purchase and consume alcoholic beverages

TASTE
The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza and Cullen Sculpture Garden
• Boba tea, smoothies, and snacks with the Bếp Teahouse
• Build-your-own pad thai bowl with Blue Orange World Cuisine
• Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine from Kim Son Restaurant
• Drinks and desserts with the Tea Cup Cafe
• Complimentary Asian pears from H-E-B

All festival activities are free. Admission to the Museum is available separately. For ages 12 & younger, Museum admission is always free.

► Plan ahead for your visit with parking information.

 

“Winter Festival: Celebrating Lunar New Year” is presented by: 
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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

  • Free Parking
  • Paid Parking
  • Street 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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