Program - Curator's Tour of "Crowning the North" Silver Exhibit

Join us for a special guided tour of Crowning the North: Silver Treasures from Bergen, Norway at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.  This tour will be led by Misty Flores, the curator of the exhibition.  After you attend the tour, you will have complimentary access the the entire MFAH for the day!

If you are a current HMAG member, you can register for this event for free!  If you are not a current member, tickets are $29.00 per person.

This exhibition contains works of art showcasing the timeless craft of Norwegian silversmiths and goldsmiths on view in the United States for the first time, on exclusive loan. Crowning the North: Silver Treasures from Bergen, Norway features some 200 objects—from spoons, tankards, sugar bowls, and salt cellars to elaborate ceremonial wedding crowns and fantastical vessels.

This exceptional look at Nordic history and aesthetics across centuries showcases works from three prestigious collections of art, craft, and design: Kode Bergen Art Museum, the Bergen University Museum, and the private collection of Norwegian collector Christen Sveaas. Spanning the 16th to the early 20th century, the exhibition offers a fascinating look at the intersecting forces of global trade, taste, and fashion.  Crowning the North examines the evolution of the craft against the backdrop of political, social, and economic change in Norway and other parts of the world.