American Mahjong Open Play

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is hosting an American Mahjong open play session on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. It's an open play format, which means you don't need to bring your own group — you just show up and find a table.

If you're not familiar, American Mahjong is the version of the game played with a National Mah Jong League card that lists the winning hands for the year. It's a game of strategy and pattern-matching, and open play is one of the easiest ways to get into it if you've been wanting to learn or just need a regular game without having to coordinate four schedules on your own. It's a social way to spend a Wednesday night, and since it's open play, you'll be playing with other people in the community rather than just your usual circle.

The session takes place at Rienzi, the museum's European sculpture garden and house, which is a bit of a departure from the main MFAH campus. It's a quiet, residential setting that fits a game like this well. The session runs from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, so it's a two-hour window to get a few games in. If you're already playing, it's a good mid-week break; if you're new, it's a low-pressure way to get some time on the tiles. You can find tickets and more details on the museum's website.