Today at the Museum

Family Events

Family Audio Tour

Join Arturo, the Museum’s family mascot, for an interactive Family Audio Tour.

Three fun-filled tours are available for ages 5–11 at the Visitor Services Desk at no charge.
 

Late Nights

Third Fridays, 6:00 p.m.–midnight 
November 20
Included in general admission to the Museum; some special exhibitions require an additional ticket

Studio Creations

6:00–9:00 p.m.
Explore different creative techniques to create your own work of art inspired by the permanent collection and special exhibitions at the Museum.

Materials & Me

6:00-7:30 p.m.
Just for 2-4 year olds! We'll investigate materials artists use, then look at a work of art in the galleries.

Yoga for Kids!

6:30–7:00 p.m.
Join Arturo and our resident yogini, Michelle Mock, for meditation, relaxation, and some very pretzel-like poses!

Bedtime Stories with Arturo

7:30 p.m.
Kids, wear your pajamas and bring your pillows to hear Bedtime Stories with Arturo, told by our award-winning storyteller, Ann Marie Newman.   
 

Noon Year's Eve Family Celebration

Thursday, December 31, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Included in general admission to the Museum

Join our friends from Radio Disney to ring in the New Year! Participate in art-making activities, prize giveaways, and fun family activities related to the All the World's a Stage exhibition. Celebrate with our family mascot, Arturo, and enjoy dancing, music, and more.

 

 [we]ekends at the Museum

Studio Creations

Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00–3:30 p.m., Art Studio
Discover a new art-making activity each month! Join us in the studio, where volunteers are on hand to help your family make unique art projects. All materials are provided.

November 1-29: Become inspired by backdrops, curtains, and stage scenery in All the World's a Stage and Performance/Art. After visiting the exhibitions, come to the studio and make your own miniature stage set. (No program November 29 and 29)

December 5-27: Celebrate the holidays with music! Let music in the exhibition All the World's a Stage inspire you to create your own holiday decoration. (No program December 26 and 27)
        Sketching in the Galleries for Kids

Every third Saturday with some exceptions, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Families are invited to sketch from original works of art. All supplies are provided.

November 21: American Art, Level 4
December 19: Center for Creative Connections, Level 1
         Collection Connections

Sundays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Take an in-depth look at a different work of art each month. A trained volunteer will be in the galleries with engaging materials for all ages.

November 1-22: Vishnu as Varaha, Level 3 (No program November 29)
December 6-20: Gothic Bed, Level 4 (No program December 27)
 
Family Films

Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 p.m., Theater, Center for Creative Connections
Films subject to change.

November 1-29: The Little Prince (110 minutes)
The classic book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's has been transformed for the stage by Academy Award-winning composer Rachel Portman and the Houston Grand Opera. The opera tells the story of a pilot who crash-lands in the desert and meets an open-hearted boy from another planet.
December 5-27: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (76 minutes)
The story of Cinderella has been interpreted by musicians, artists, and filmmakers alike. This version, originally presented as special television broadcast in 1957, features music by the legendary team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein and stars Julie Andrews as Cinderella.
This film is shown by special permission of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.

These films are presented by the Robert J. O’Donnell Film Series Endowment Fund.

 

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