Family Day at Bayou Bend & Rienzi “The Unknown Maker”
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 02/23/2025
Visit the two MFAH house museums—Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens and Rienzi—for an afternoon of free, family-friendly programs. The theme of “The Unknown Maker” explores stories of artists whose names have been lost to history.
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Parking
Park at Bayou Bend and take the complimentary shuttle between locations!
Admission
Free
Highlights at Bayou Bend
- 1 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | Children’s activities in the house hosted by Houston Junior Woman’s Club
- 1 p.m.–5 p.m. | Art-making workshop led by teaching artist Deanna Santiago
- 1:30 p.m. | Musical performances by Susan McDonald and Joseph Dixon
- 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Storytelling: Brick by Brick with Charles R. Smith
Highlights at Rienzi
- 1 p.m.–5 p.m. | Self-guided tours of the house and gardens
- 1 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | Art-making activities for all ages
- 2:30 p.m. | Spotlight talk: a look at the exhibition Skillful Hands: The Apprentice in Europe with assistant curator Misty Flores
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Organization:
Bayou Bend Collection and GardensLocation:
6003 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX, 77007United States
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Contact name:
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
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The event has already taken place on this date:
02/23/2025
Time:
1-5 pm
Price:
Free
Ages
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