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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Discover a vibrant range of artistic expressions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Conveniently located in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, the MFAH invites you on an inspiring journey through centuries of creativity and imagination. From exhibitions showcasing renowned masters to thought-provoking contemporary installations, the Museum is a hub of inspiration and discovery. Whether you’re an art aficionado or a curious traveler, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is an unforgettable place to visit, explore, and let your imagination soar.

Houston CityPASS includes:

All-Access Ticket – Entry includes same-day admission to the collection galleries and most special exhibitions.

Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama
William-Adolphe Bouguereau, The Elder Sister, 1869, oil on canvas, the MFAH, gift of an anonymous lady in memory of her father, 92.163
William-Adolphe Bouguereau, The Elder Sister, 1869, oil on canvas, the MFAH, gift of an anonymous lady in memory of her father, 92.163

Highlights

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    Enjoy 14 walkable acres in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, encompassing gardens, reflecting pools, and three main gallery buildings: the Audrey Jones Beck Building, the Caroline Wiess Law Building, and the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building.

  2. 02.

    The Beck Building features changing exhibitions as well as the Museum’s collections of ancient art, European art from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism, and American art to the mid-20th century.

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    The Law Building features major exhibitions and immersive installations, the Museum’s Islamic and Judaica galleries, plus collections of Asian, African, Native American, Pacific Islands and Australian, and Pre-Columbian art. The Law Building is also the site of Brown Auditorium Theater.

Wilson Parish
Wilson Parish

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Best Time to Visit

Wednesdays and Fridays are often less crowded than weekends, and less crowded than Thursdays, when the Museum offers free MFAH Permanent Collections admission.

Your admission includes one-day access to all three gallery buildings on the 14-acre Museum campus during regular hours of operation.

To get the full experience, allow about two to three hours for your visit. If you're short on time, don't miss the current Special Exhibitions, the Cullen Sculpture Garden, and the three underground tunnels connecting the buildings together.

Thursdays admission to the MFAH Permanent Collections is free for everyone, courtesy of Shell USA, Inc. Special Exhibitions require a separate, discounted ALL ACCESS ticket on Thursday. (Please note that a CityPass admission on Thursday includes the ALL ACCESS ticket.)

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Cafe Leonelli and Le Jardinier in the Kinder Building (see details)

Gift Shops: MFAH Shop

Accessibility

All public galleries are accessible to guests with limited mobility. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis at all entrances. Get more information here or email accessibility@mfah.org for additional details.

Parking/Transportation

Get more information on parking, transportation and directions. The museum is accessible via METRORail and and Houston BCycle.

Offers & Upgrades

10% off Your Purchase

Get 10% off in the MFAH gift shop.

$2 off General Admission

Houston CityPASS includes option attractions that allow you to choose which attractions to visit. To visit extra attractions at a savings, you can take advantage of this exclusive discount for CityPASS ticket holders

Contact Information & Hours

  • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
  • 5500 Main Street
  • Houston, TX 77004
  • Sun, 12:30-6pm
  • Mon, 11am-5pm
  • Tues, closed
  • Wed, 11am-5pm
  • Thu-Fri, 11am-9pm
  • Sat, 11am-6pm

Open select holiday Mondays. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great! Compramos el CityPASS en nuestra visita a Houston en Diciembre 2025 y nos pareció muy buena opción. Se ahorra bastante en las entradas. Está limitado a ciertas actividades en algunos de los destinos, pero aún así creemos que vale la pena, en algunos destinos te preguntan si quieres hacer un upgrade, claro, con costo adicional. En nuestro caso llevamos niños de 11 y 13 años y en Kemah para los juegos estuvo genial, aunque por las fechas había filas pero pasamos días muy agradables. Nosotros visitamos: NASA, Kemah Boardway, Aquarium Dowtown y Zoo. Tuvimos otras actividades que nos impidieron usar uno de los destinos que aún podíamos visitar, nos quedamos con ganas del Musel de Historia, pero esperamos en la siguiente visita asistir.
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Date published: 2026-01-12
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Date published: 2026-01-12
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