Saturday, Jul. 11, 2015
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
US/Central
Presented by armorer Dez Armstrong in conjunction with "Habsburg Splendor: Masterpieces from Vienna's Imperial Collections"
Several notable examples of armor are on display in the exhibition Habsburg Splendor: Masterpieces from Vienna's Imperial Collections. During this demonstration, armor expert Dez Armstrong explains how armor is made, and the function of each piece of a suit of armor, as he dresses a model in armor from head to toe. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Image: Armor for Emperor Charles V, made by Desiderius Helmschmid, 1543, iron, brass, leather, and gold, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.
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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.
- This program is free with general admission! MFAH members always receive free admission. Exhibition tickets to Habsburg Splendor are available online and on-site at any admissions desk.
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- Beck Building
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