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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2017 – Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2017

06:30 PM – 09:00 PM
US/Central

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Reception in the Museum galleries, 5:30 p.m.

Introduced by Ambassador Edward P. Djerejian, Director of Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

In partnership with Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, the Museum presents the latest film by Ang Lee, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, based on Ben Fountain's novel. Private Billy Lynn becomes a hero after a harrowing Iraq battle. During a victory tour that culminates at the halftime show of a football game, flashbacks reveal what really happened.

Post-film discussion with author Ben Fountain. Film producer Stephen Cornwell is invited.

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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