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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Human Experience: Myth Making

Saturday, Sep. 19, 2015

02:00 PM – 02:45 PM
US/Central

Paul Manship, Hercules Upholding the Heavens, 1918, bronze, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of Mrs. Mellie Esperson. © Estate of Paul Manship Fiduciary Trust

All through history, people across cultures—in order to help make sense of the world in which they live, and their place in the universe—have created myths about super humans, heroes, and gods.

Fall Tour Series: The Human Experience
The history of the world is the story of the human experience in all its triumphs and tragedies, grandeur and follies. This series of 45-minute tours explores five universal themes, using examples from both Western and non-Western cultures. Guests can get to know the wonderful treasures that make the MFAH a crossroads of innovative ideas from around the world and throughout time.

Image: Paul Manship, Hercules Upholding the Heavens, 1918, bronze, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of Mrs. Mellie Esperson. © Estate of Paul Manship Fiduciary Trust

About the Tour

Additional Dates

Saturday, Sep 26: 2 pm
Tuesday, Oct 06: 1 pm
Tuesday, Oct 13: 1 pm
Tuesday, Oct 20: 1 pm
Tuesday, Oct 27: 1 pm
Wednesday, Nov 04: 1 pm
Wednesday, Nov 11: 1 pm
Wednesday, Nov 18: 1 pm
Wednesday, Nov 25: 1 pm

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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.

  • General Admissions

    • MFAH Members FREE
    • Adults $19
    • Seniors (65+ with ID) $16
    • Military (with ID) Free
    • College Students (19+ with ID) $12
    • Youth (13–18) $12
    • Children (12 & younger) FREE
    • Certain special exhibitions are ticketed, with an additional charge.
    *The Museum provides free admission to active members of the U.S. military and reserves with valid ID, as well as to military families with dependent cards. Available in person at any admissions desk.  General admission to the Museum is free on Thursdays, courtesy of Shell Oil Company.     Health & Safety Protocols: Before you arrive - The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is a private institution devoted to public service. We require health & safety protocols, which apply to the main campus, Rienzi, and Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Please visit https://www.mfah.org/visit/tips-for-visiting to review our campus protocols.

Directions & Parking

  • Beck Building

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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