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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Grey Gardens

Sunday, Jul. 26, 2015

02:00 PM – 03:45 PM
US/Central

Immediately after a 1971 National Enquirer article revealed that a cousin and an aunt of Jackie Kennedy's were living in near-poverty in a dilapidated Hamptons mansion, the American public became curious about the two reclusive socialites named “Big” and “Little” Edie Beale.

This documentary by Albert and David Maysles indeed captures an estate—Grey Gardens—that’s just as messy as reported. But more important, the film shows a mother-daughter relationship so intimate that the surroundings hardly matter. Both Edies are quirky and outspoken—nostalgic for the past, yet optimistic about their future together.

Image: Courtesy of Janus Films

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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.
  • Museum Admission

    ALL ACCESS tickets provide entry to Special Exhibitions and the MFAH Permanent Collections. Purchase online or drop by any admissions desk.
    • MFAH Member  FREE
    • ALL ACCESS (Adult 19+)  $24
    • ALL ACCESS (Senior 65+ with ID)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Youth 13–18)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Child 12 & Under)  FREE
    • *Thursday MFAH Permanent Collections (All Ages)  FREE
    • *Thursday ALL ACCESS (13 & Up)  $10
    On Thursday, admission to the MFAH Permanent Collections is free for all individuals, courtesy of Shell USA, Inc. Special Exhibitions require a separate, discounted ALL ACCESS ticket.

Directions & Parking

  • Law 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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