Most of the time, my posts will focus on San Antonio and the Hill Country. But sometimes, an exhibit arrives nearby that’s worth exploring. (I am still vexed that I missed the Tutankhamen exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art. Now I gotta go to Egypt.)
China’s famed Terra Cotta Warriors arrive today at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Built to guard the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, each figure was individually styled and painted to resemble a different person. No two are alike. According to the museum’s website, it’s the largest display of terra cotta warriors and tomb artifacts ever in the US. The exhibit displays 14 of the warriors as well as a collection of tomb artifacts, including a suit of armor.
Given the exhibit’s probable popularity, the museum strongly advises purchasing tickets in advance (timed entry). Tickets are $25 for adults and $18 for children/seniors. You can purchase tickets on the museum’s website and pick them up at the will-call window when you arrive.
(Having grown up in Houston…..if you haven’t been to the museum in a while, it’s worth a re-visit. They’ve come a long way from the oilfield-and-dinosaur exhibits they had in the 70s.)
The exhibit moves to Washington DC after Houston, so don’t miss your chance. The show closes October 18.
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