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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Movie Night with MFAH Films “Beanpole” and “Balloon”

Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2020 – Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2020

MFAH-Beanpole

This week, the MFAH streams two gripping new films, one set in the Soviet Union just after World War II, and the other in East Germany amid the Cold War.

Beanpole

Director Kantemir Balagov’s brilliant drama Beanpole—Russia’s entry for the 2020 Academy Awards—follows two young women in postwar Leningrad. See the Trailer

“A powerful portrait of mutual need.” —rogerebert.com

• WATCH See “Beanpole” April 22–28. Your purchase ($12) supports the MFAH and provides access to the film for five days.

MFAH-Balloon

Balloon

The latest from German filmmaker Michael Bully Herbig, Balloon thrillingly tells the true story of a family’s desperate escape from East Germany in a homemade hot air balloon, in 1979. See the Trailer

“Soars in its depiction of a classic great escape.” —L.A. Times

• WATCH See “Balloon” April 22–28. Your purchase ($10) supports the MFAH and provides access to the film for three days.

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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