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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Bayou Bend Family Day “Seasonal Splendor”

Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 – Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

01:00 PM – 05:00 PM
US/Central

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An afternoon of fun and entertainment awaits at Bayou Bend Family Days! Find activities, games, demonstrations, and performances throughout Bayou Bend’s gardens and historic mansion. Enjoy tours of the first floor of the house, hosted by volunteers from Houston Junior Woman’s Club.

► Theme “Seasonal Spendor”
Revel in holidays past and present with seasonal music. Magic and puppetry explore traditions of Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Solstice. Check out a demonstration about winter foodways in frontier Texas, and visit with costumed historical re-enactors for a look at traditions relating to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s celebrations in America during the 1600s, 1700s, and 1800s.

Drop in! Admission is free. Last entry is at 4:30 p.m.

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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