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Magic: The Science of Wonder
Starts Friday, February 26, 2010 With a touch of hocus-pocus and a dash of abracadabra, this extraordinary show examines how science and magic are intertwined, tapping into our universal desire to know "How does that work?" |
Monumental Sculpture Exhibition of Works by Bernar Venet
Starts Thursday, March 25, 2010 Texan-French Alliance for the Arts presents sculptures by the internationally renowned French artist, Bernar Venet. Fifteen monumental sculptures have been sited by the artist and McClain Gallery of Houston in eight locations throughout scenic Hermann Park. |
Steve Wolfe on Paper
Starts Friday, April 2, 2010 |
Archaeopteryx: Icon of Evolution
Starts Friday, May 28, 2010 This premier exhibition will present some of the finest known fossils from the late Jurassic period showing life at the time of these first birds. Fossils from the world renowned quarries of Solenhofen, Germany, will be featured. |
Bronze Sculptures of Bob Pack
Starts Friday, May 28, 2010 View statues of twelve species of birds, hear their calls, and learn of the challenging but rewarding process of casting bronze. |
Magic!
Starts Friday, May 28, 2010 The extraordinary show examines how science and magic are intertwined, tapping into our universal desire to know "How does that work?" Magic is the perfect subject to inspire people of all ages—especially kids—to learn about the science behind the magic, and the world around them. |
Secrets of Circles
Starts Saturday, May 29, 2010 Ever wondered why a wheel is shaped the way it is, or why a pizza and the sun are both round? Secrets of Circles will answer these questions through activities rich in math, science, engineering, and art — because circles are as beautiful as they are functional! |
Celebrating Cowboy Culture
Starts Friday, July 9, 2010 The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston partners with The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to present Celebrating Cowboy Culture: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program. |
Form Follows Function: Celebrating 10 Years of the American Institute of Architects Design Collection at the MFAH
Starts Monday, August 9, 2010 Form Follows Function showcases the diversity of objects designed by architects over the past century and highlights how architects have contributed to the evolution of style and to technical innovation in design. |
Secrets of the Silk Road
Starts Friday, August 27, 2010 For the first time ever, three of the more than 100 Caucasian mummies found and preserved in the western China's inhospitable desert sands are being presented in the United States. |
Other
Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America through Galveston Island
Starts Saturday, November 21, 2009 The exhibit chronicles the Port of Galveston's largely forgotten history as a major gateway to American immigration from 1845 to 1924. Forgotten Gateway builds on a growing scholarly and public interest in the history of migration patterns to America and Galveston's place as one of the nation's top immigrant ports in that history. |
Animation Featuring Cartoon Network exhibit at The Health Museum
Starts Saturday, May 29, 2010 Explore how art, math, science and technology come together in the exciting world of Animation featuring Cartoon Network. |
Dinosaurs!
Starts Saturday, May 29, 2010 Journey back in time to the days when giant, fearsome dinosaurs ruled the earth and mighty T Rex was king of the land. This summer, don't miss DINOSAURS at the Houston Zoo. |
Greetings from Houston: Vintage Postcard Views of the City
Starts Tuesday, July 13, 2010 So much of the history of Houston is contained in The Heritage Society's collection of over 120 postcards. The variety of images include parks, like our very own Sam Houston Park, familiar structures like the San Jacinto Monument, the Esperson Building and Rice University, and places long gone like the City Auditorium and the Hotel Brazos. |
Theatre
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Starts Monday, August 9, 2010 The Marvelous Wonderettes is a cotton-candy-colored, non-stop pop musical blast from the past that follows four girls from their high school prom to their 10-year reunion. |
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