Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

4.8(12,133)

Hours of Operation

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday12:30 – 6:00 PM

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Contact Information

Address

1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005, USA

Reviews

4.8(12,133)
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SD

This was my first visit to the museum of fine arts in Houston, they have two exhibitions that me and my daughter wanted to see, one is called Louvre Couture, and the other is Frida, we spent a few hours in the Louvre Couture exhibit and let me tell you, it blew our mind! The combination of paintings, sculptures, and couture was extraordinary, we had the opportunity to enjoy paintings from centuries ago to today’s designers couture. They had couture dresses from Chanel, Dior, Givenchy and more. You will not regret coming to this exhibition. There is parking next building and you have to go through a tunnel to get to the exhibit, the staff is extremely helpful and the fees for parking and tickets are very affordable. We didn’t have time to see Frida‘s exhibition, but we’re coming back for that one!

5 months ago

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Mike He

Acknowledged as the 6th best art museum in the US, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is widely considered one of the top cultural destinations for local Houstonians as well as for all Texans. MFAH has a huge and diverse collection catering to all artistic tastes ranging from Americas to Asia and from ancient civilizations to the modern world. Located in the city's museum district, MFAH has excellent rotating and new exhibitions like the most recent Museum Berggruen collection of masterpieces by Picasso-Klee-Matisse. The MFAH campus itself also wins visitors' praises as being world-class.

a month ago

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M D

Definitely a place to visit and admire when in Houston. Excellent collection of art, with occasional extra treat like current Frida Kahlo's exhibition. I love Impressionism and paintings of Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Pissaro and Sissley are a wonderful part of the entire museum. Thursday offers free admission except entry to those temporary exhibitions. The whole museum is well-organized, spacious. A perfect place for a day or two with an art.

3 months ago

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Jeff B

Some research online listed this anywhere from top five to top ten art museums in the U.S. After visiting, it's easy to see why. The three buildings offer an impressive variety and quality of art, and some renowned artworks and artists. We only had a few hours to spend, and we needed more. Plan at least three hours, and probably more than four, or plan on multiple visits.

a month ago

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Lucy Wright

I had an amazing experience at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, especially visiting the Frida Kahlo exhibition. It was inspiring to see her artwork up close and learn more about her life, story, and the meaning behind each piece. The exhibition was beautifully organized, and every detail helped create a meaningful connection to her art and culture. The museum was clean, well-lit, and had a peaceful atmosphere to fully enjoy the experience. Definitely worth visiting whether you love art or just want to do something different and cultural. Highly recommend!

2 months ago

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