Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Kimbell

Welcome to the Year of the Snake!

Left: “Court Lady,” Chinese, first half of the 8th century A.D., gray earthenware with painted polychrome decoration. Kimbell Art Museum
Right: “Arhat Taming the Dragon,” Chinese, early 14th century, hanging scroll; ink and mineral pigments on silk. Kimbell Art Museum

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. The snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac, and it is a symbol of mystery, wisdom, and elegance, as well as intelligence, intuition and transformation. This year is a year of change, of moving from old ways that no longer serve us and moving forward with awareness and compassion.

Lunar New Year Celebration 2024. Photo by Robert LaPrelle, Kimbell Art Museum

On Friday, January 24, The Kimbell Art Museum and Fort Worth Sister Cities International will host a happy hour celebration of the Year of the Snake in the Piano Pavilion. Highlights will include traditional guzheng musical performances, Lunar New Year artmaking, and an Asian art-themed scavenger hunt. This event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.