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Highlights
- Find tranquility in the Cullen Sculpture Garden, an oasis of art and nature showcasing masterworks of 20th- and 21st-century sculpture by artists including Henri Matisse and Auguste Rodin.
- View exquisite objects created in the Near East, Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire.
- Get a lively overview of the story of art in the United States from the 19th and early 20th centuries in the American art galleries.
- Explore the museum’s Contemporary art collection that ranges across five continents and reflects today’s global culture.
- Introduce art to the whole family with free family activities in the galleries every Sunday afternoon.
Docent-guided visits allow students to form meaningful connections with works of art through close looking and interactive gallery experiences.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, houses a collection of more than 65,000 works of art created throughout the world, from antiquity to the present.
The galleries showcase celebrated works from many different periods and mediums.
Building a comprehensive collection of modern and contemporary art has always been central to the mission of the MFAH.
The Brown Auditorium Theater offers a superb movie-going experience with stadium seating, Dolby digital sound, and projection capabilities ranging from 35mm reel-to-reel to state-of-the-art digital formats.
The MFAH is a dynamic cultural complex comprising two gallery buildings, a sculpture garden, visitors center, library, movie theater, gift shop, café, two art schools, and two house museums.
MFAH is located in the heart of Houston's Museum District.
Location
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON
1001 Bissonnet Street, Museum District
Houston, TX 77005
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Hours
Fri-Sat, 11am-6pm
Sun, 12:30-6pm
Mon-Tues, closed
Wed, 11am-5pm
Thu, 11am-9pm
Closed Mondays (except federal holidays), Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
(713) 639-7771
mfah.org
Offers/Upgrades
10% off Your Purchase: Get 10% off in the MFAH gift shop.
Specially ticketed exhibitions: Some specially ticketed exhibitions, events and films may require an additional fee.
Advice for Visitors
Tips:
- Free family activities in the galleries are available every Sunday afternoon.
- Thursdays are free to the public and may be more crowded.
- When visiting MFAH, you can re-enter any part of the museum buildings the entire day of purchase. Just show your admission sticker.
- For everything you need to know to plan your visit, click here.
Amenities:
- Dining: MFA Café
- Gift Shops: MFAH Shop
Visitor Safety:
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, has safety protocols in place to ensure a safe environment for its guests and staff; learn more on their website.
Accessibility: All public galleries are accessible to wheelchair users and other visitors who cannot use stairs. Wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-served basis for all museum locations. Call for details, (713) 639-7300.
Parking/Transportation: Click here for information on parking, transportation and directions. Museum is accessible via METRORail.
Best Time to Visit: Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often less crowded than weekends and Thursdays, when the Museum offers free general admission.