Sunday Family Tour

The Modern invites families with children to join us on Sundays at 2 pm for a special tour for our younger visitors. This tour visits a few works on view and includes a family activity focusing on a highlighted work from the Museum's collection. Meet your docent at the information desk.

Please note: On first Sundays of the month when the Drawing from the Collection with Children class takes place at 2 pm, this free class includes a tour and takes the place of the normally occurring Sunday Family Tour.

The Importance of Being Earnest

Directed by Max Webster, 2025
Originally written by Oscar Wilde
NR, 180 minutes

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

The Big Boss (Fists of Fury)

Directed by Lo Wei and Chia-Hsiang Wu, 1971
R; 100 minutes

Cowtown Movie Classics is celebrating The Year of the Snake at The Modern with Bruce Lee in The Big Boss (1971). Known to Western audiences as Fists of Fury, this seminal Hong Kong action film firmly established Bruce Lee as an iconic leading man and made its production company, Golden Harvest, a force to be reckoned with in the Asian film industry.

The Muppet Movie

Directed by James Frawley, 1979
G; 95 minutes

In this beloved musical adventure, Kermit the Frog embarks on a cross-country trip to Hollywood. Along the way, he encounters a host of colorful characters, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo, who join him on his journey. Together, they navigate various challenges and hilarious situations, all while being pursued by a relentless frog-leg restaurant owner. The Muppet Movie is a heartwarming tale of friendship, dreams, and the magic of believing in yourself.

Unlikely Allies

Directed by Anthony Pedone, 2024
NR; 95 minutes
Q&A to follow

In 2003, a low-level cannabis case would end Weldon Angelos's promising career in the music industry. But it would also give birth to a national movement to reform the US criminal justice system, uniting far-right conservatives like billionaire Charles Koch and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) with liberals such as Senator Corey Booker (D-NJ), journalist Van Jones, and musicians Alicia Keys and Snoop Dogg.

Valentine's Day Dinner

Treat your special someone to an unforgettable Valentine’s Day at Café Modern. Join us for a romantic meal from our all-day dinner menu with some favorites including Osso Bucco, Pan-seared Scallops, and Chicken Roulade. To elevate the experience, enjoy a glass of Neal Family Vineyards' One & Only Pinot Noir. Perfectly paired with our menu, this rich, elegant wine is available by the glass ($28) or by the bottle ($126).

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