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. 

Parking
Park at Bayou Bend and take the complimentary shuttle between locations! 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