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1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005, United States

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Roberto Ruiz

We took advantage of going to the museum on Thursday and I realized that every Thursday is totally free, something very good for the family and large groups of friends. We park the parking lot of the museum itself but you also have the opportunity to park on the street (if you are lucky) The entrance was quite fast, no queues or waiting. I think that having the tickets already purchased makes access much easier. The place is incredible, everything is organized, clean and quite easy to follow the route. It is an excellent place to meet and enter the world of art and a Excellent idea for a date too.

Sara Hull

MC Escher exhibit is great! They have the prints but also many of the wood cuts and blocks on display.right next to them. Very interesting, I've never seen an exhibit like that. This was also my first time in the Kinder building, very impressive and fun space. More contemporary works, great flow to the museum. Fun tunnel back to the Beck building.

Mr. No Tengo Dinero

Twas a beautiful museum! Many cultural arts were exhibited from all over the world! Definitely a great experience to see what cultures each country shared. I got to go there on Thursday night so I got a free entrance! I love that they do those give back to the community! A must go there especially if you like arts! Cheers 🥂

ANDY XINYU ZHAO

A great huge collection of art work from all different eras and places. This museum consists of three buildings. One for classic European art, one for art from other cultures, and one for contemporary. Each of the buildings is connected through tunnels that are themselves art installation. Very spacious venue and generous use of architectural space. Their special exhibitions are also very cool. I went to the MC Escher one and I would rate that show a 5 out of five as well.

J W

A nice museum with three buildings connected by the underground passages. My favorite is the modern art building. You can easily spend a whole day here. Some staff near popular light fixtures seem less chill, but overall great experience here. They also have a cute cafe.

Bella CM

Wonderful museum with excellent exhibits. Especially liked the Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer exhibition devoted to O’Keeffe’s work as a photographer. I am a big fan of her work and also visited the museum in Santa Fe. Nearly 100 photographs from a newly examined archive were on display during this exhibit.Complementing the photographs were paintings and drawings also exhibited.

Paulina313

Best place to go if you are interested in art! It includes 3 buildings with 3 different topic, they are connected by elevators, so you don't have to worry about crossing the road. It took us few minutes to find parking garage, but it's all good. Make sure you are wearing a comfortable shoes, otherwise you will have hard time to finish all 3 buildings, they all have elevators, but every level is pretty big, so you will have some walking.

Ravneet Toor

We went when they had 2 special exhibitions. 1 of them was really cool. However, The other was not the greatest. Most of the staff is courteous. However, there are staff members who are rude and not so friendly. We were at the place during closing hours. With 15 minutes still left for closing we were asked to leave the building and be in the parking before 6. We wanted to check 1 last section and this was not acceptable. It is worth a visit if you are into fine arts and museums. Overall an okay experience.

Ms. Daisy

I loved how we traveled to each museum through tunnels. Even the tunnels were a work of art. My daughter enjoyed her visit. We stayed about 5 hours, wear comfortable shoes. You do not realize how much there is to see.

Malavika Kale

Cost - $19 without the special exhibit, $26 with it; another $10 for parking fees. There are 3 grand buildings as well as garden areas within the MFAH - and all are equally amazing and awe striking! Chalk out an entire day (at least!) to be amazed by paintings, sculptures, old relics, modern art, and interactive exhibits. It was crowded however each building is so huge that you are sure to find several moments of solitude to think about the art you observe. There is also a well rated cafe and restaurant within the building, although I didn’t have time to snack at either. A wonderful way to spend a hot summer day in Houston!

Andrew Gill (LEVI86)

Invest in the membership. This is a comfort place for me, working at the zoo living across the park, I used to be here daily. If you need a comfy quiet reading room with cleanest air you can breathe in Houston, go to the classics side upstairs and relax in front of a still life of lemon zests and oysters with salt and ornate glass on marble, and wow the frames of some pieces are carved beautifully

Jeff Suderman

I spent two hours here before my feet gave out. This is an amazing museum and I likely saw 2/3 of it in that time. Lot's of variety and well curated. Highly recommended place to enjoy the beauty of art.

Melissa Mendez

Great experience! The staff is very kind, the museum exhibits all kinds of arts, statues, paintings, and special handmade objects. It also displays all the history of art and its different phases. If you're a lover of art this place is definitely for you.

Savanna

The museum was amazing. As a lover & creator of art, I could have stayed here all day. You kind of just get lost in each exhibit. My favorite was the photography. I also really enjoyed the interactive movement wall. Lots of fun!

Tyler Crawford

10/10 experience. worth every penny of your admissions ticket! oh my goodness this museum is amazing! you have access to not one, not two, but THREE MUSEUMS!!!!!!!!!!! parking is simple (parking garage attached to the museum) and the artwork in these museums are so detailed and amazing.

Kelly Gee

My husband is an MC Escher fan so I surprised him with a visit to the MFAH temporary/traveling Escher exhibit. It was FANTASTIC!! We only had time for the Escher exhibit but I've been to the museum in other occasions and it is just wonderful. The diverse art, the ambiance, the feel-just a great art museum all around.

Matt R

We enjoyed one building of the museum which features modern and contemporary art. The covered entry and valet was a great amenity for our limited mobility party. All exhibits were very accessible and the map was easy to understand. A guided tour option would be nice. The building itself is beautiful and interesting to look at with tall ceilings and natural light.

Khushali Amin

Love this place! This museum was my first time visit to an arts museum and now I can't stop coming back again and again to see all the exhibitions, the historical and cultural exhibits from all around the world! P.S- If you are a BTS ARMY, the perfect place to find another ARMY😉🤫 (based on personal experience) 💜💜

Marti 504

I came here with my Mom for the MC Escher exhibit, but there are constantly so many going on, and you get a little sneak preview of so many as you head to the one you're there for. This is an absolutely beautiful museum with so much going on. I can't wait to go back!

Julianne Tran

Just love this museum. So nice just to wander and enjoy so many masterpieces there. My place to just take a break and see how people are so creative in their thinking. Really love all the collections there.

Kylee Perez

Went here with my family and there were so many beautiful art pieces. What a fun experience! Thursdays are completely free including free parking in the garage so that’s amazing. We stopped by cafe leonelli which I wasn’t very impressed with but it’s nice they have somewhere you can stop for lunch/dessert while visiting.

Jules

I've lived in the Houston area for over 50 years ....and I never get tired of The Museum of Fine Arts! ❤️ It's absolutely beautiful .....just breathtaking. It's a wonderful place for a romantic date, or to enjoy time with family or friends or even just quality time alone. I love the way they are always keeping things fresh & exciting, bringing in new exhibits, while simultaneously always having certain sections of MFA to remain the same.....If you want to experience something new, it's there for you. If you want to be wrapped in comfort and nostalgia, that's also waiting for you. Explore the Renaissance art.... Gaze at the statues from ancient Greece or Rome. Take in the Abstract Expressionism. Every art piece tells a story..... It's like traveling back in time....and seeing the world through another person's eyes. It's a way to learn about other cultures, languages, religions, stories & perspectives on life. Every single building that makes up The Museum of Fine Arts has its own unique personality and ALL are wonderful!!! So, visit the museum and explore all it has to offer. Don't forget the outdoor sculpture garden across the street....... MFA is the gem of Houston 💎❤️. ****Every Thursday is FREE at the main exhibitions for all the museums. Also, once a month, The Museum of Fine Arts offers FREE admission on a Saturday. Just go visit their website for more details....and to find out which Saturday is FREE. 😊 ***

Karah Purser

Brought my daughter and her friend. Very interesting art and so much history. The kids would’ve enjoyed the museum of natural sciences a lot more so if you have young children then this may not be the best suited. Now if you love art and have time to stop and read each of the pieces then you won’t be disappointed. Just wear comfy shoes and make plans to spend much time of you want to see everything.

Ajit Vyas

MFAH has been steadily improving over the last few years. We particularly enjoyed the Picasso Calder, Obama portrait and Escher exhibitions. There are several convenient parking lots attached. Membership pays for itself after 1-2 visits and offers discounts on parking. Cafe Leonelli has been a nice addition. Looking forward to going again

Betsymae Patrick

Absolutely one of the best museums I've ever been to! The fine works of art by famous artists were breath taking!! The cafe was very good they even served wine. We went on a Thursday which is free entry. Will definitely go again!

James Deegan

Very nice museum with floors each containing different styles of art. Upstairs had contemporary new art and in basement they had art from Korea and middle east that were very nicely displayed. My mind was immersed in culture and thought.

VFM_ Fu

The arts are great! The detail and how they painted it is impressive. The staff is nice and respectful. Love the fact that it's free on Thursday (only visit specific building).

Sweet-E's

Admission is free on Thursdays but unsure what times. Today they had many students from many school districts on a field trip. Lots of art. I think I don't appreciate art as much as other may but some stuff was interesting.

Titus Williams

I have been coming here almost my whole life. I absolutely love this museum. It's open late which is nice, and always has some of the best exhibits you'll ever see. Easily my favorite museum in Houston.

Amanda Rich

If it's been a few years since you've been to MFAH, here's your sign to return! The museum is now made up of 3 buildings all connected underground with easy parking on site. There is much more diversity in art than I remember ten years ago, and less Euro-centric. We went on Thursday (the free day!!) and it wasn't too crowded. We spent about 3 hours there, ate at the café. My only complaint was how hard the concrete is on your feet. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes for the day as the flooring is the one thing that made us leave earlier.

Benjamín Jonas

Absolutely spectacular experience at the Art Museum. All the artwork was so incredible and a pleasure to look at. I’m not normally an art guy, but this museum is a must visit! Thursday is free entry.

Delwys Glokpor

I am not the fine arts museum type, but this one has something for about anyone. That's probably it's made of multiple buildings. The layout is a tad confusing. And they have these monochrome tunnels where the lighting force you to see in a shade of color. Really weird and exciting at the same time. We spent 2h without being able to remotely see the whole thing. Plus it's free parking and entry on Thursdays, but there might be restricted areas inside.

Krested Kay

It was a very lovely place and there was so much to see. If you are someone who loves art this is the place to visit anytime you are in Houston and even if you are not an art lover, I promise you will fall in love with arts. The price was ($19.99) and you get to see arts from different era's and cultures. I definitely will be visiting again.

Chris Beath

This place is huge. I didn’t know it was three buildings. We saw less then half of it. We will have to go back, maybe a few times to see the rest. We saw a lot of great art. One of my favorites was a Lego sculpture.

Annelies S

Went for short holiday in Houston. Wasn’t really considered myself as an art lover but end up spending 4 hours on Saturday afternoon mesmerizing the collections of sculptures, paintings, and some exhibitions. We love it. They offered student discounts which applied to my girlfriend but not me. It was worth it though.

Cassie Levy

The Obama presidential exhibit was awesome. Also viewed the Dawoud Bey black and white photography exhibit. Museum Cafe was a great place to grab a bite and the museum gift was great. Very friendly staff.

Parker Conn

I was blown away by how beautiful this exhibit was. Diverse and unique art that is FREE and open until 9 on Thursdays. I couldn’t recommend any more!

Sandy Troff

This museum is very large with 3 different buildings along with an outdoor sculpture garden. There are two separate parking garages along with some limited street parking. Their permanent collections are very versatile and well arranged. They have frequent special exhibits from around the world for an additional ticket price.

J. Jackson

This was a lot of fun. General admission gives you access to plenty - 3 buildings to walk through, and lots to see. My favorite part was the Asia exhibits.

Natalie VR

This place is huuuuuuuge, I am coming back because I think I barely got through 1/4 of the place on my visit here. There is so much to see, you will not be bored, the layout of the buildings is very interesting; I love the big, open spaces! We came on a weekend so there was a bit of a crowd, but it did not take away from the enjoyment.

Ananya Biswas

Loved fine arts museum at Houston. Entry is free for Rice students. There is also student discount. Great collection of pre and post Impressionist.

regina gaglione

We love this Museum. Took our kids to see the MC Escher Exhibit and they also had an interactive exhibit that the kids (and my husband) fell in love with. I highly recommend visiting this place.

Viengrat Nethipo

I loved this place, kudos to the efforts to have all the wonderful collections. Though it does not have super master pieces, it has all to guide visitors to completely walk through the art history. Some pieces are spectacular!

Nina Jacob

I went to visit on a Thursday evening to take advantage of the free admission. Also parking is free after 5 pm. Special exhibitions are not included with the free admission on Thursdays. It's very nice to walk around and enjoy the art. The museum has a permanent exhibit called Yayoi Kusama “Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity. Visitors get to go in the room for 1 minutes per person or you can also go in as a group, it's very cool.

Kimberly Armelin

Wow! I was impressed with 3 buildings field with so much art, history and creativity. My visit was initially to just visit the Obama Portrait Tour. I look forward to going back to view other exhibits.

Topaz San Felipe

History and a great experience. Learn about people, ways of lives through art; a place to immerse yourself in various through other's eyes and lives. There are standing exhibits along with changing shows. Something for just about everyone.

Lee Lewis

Best museum I’ve ever been to! Appreciate the kind staff and the free tickets for my birthday. This place has everything for everyone. Stayed here for 2 hours and was never bored. Definitely a must see when in Houston!!

Meggers McClain

We visited on a Thursday, as admission is free that day. Even with that the museum was so large that it was not overly crowded. I loved the sections from Arabic countries and the impressionist galleries. It was a great experience.

IMO Bespoke

One of my favorite places in town. So much to see and explore spread over 3 buildings. Definitely need to devote a whole day so you can absorb all.

Kevin Napier

What an amazing day I had at the fine arts museum in houston! From the Michael S. Sachs collection including works from M.C. Escher to the daywood Bay photographer collection titled 'An American Project'! The Obama portraits tour is from April 3rd to May 30th! It is free on April 4th! So dress to you or Sunday Best and get ready to take a lot of pictures because it will be packed! What everyone needs to know is to get from one building to the next You follow The pedestrian tunnel which is on the LL or lower level. And you can ask any security person how to get to these places and they are all super duper helpful! I highly recommend seeing all three buildings the Audrey Jones spec building, Caroline Weiss law building, and the Nancy and Rich kinder building! And I spent five hours there, so expect to do a lot of looking a lot of walking and a lot of taking and culture!

Sohaira Martinez

We went twice while we visited. The artifacts are in great shape and they have a little of every culture. It was pretty cool to see all of it under one roof. I also have an exhibit you can climb for $25.

JETS

Absolutely fantastic museum that’s composed of multiple buildings, stunning art gardens, and a fun walkway tunnel to get to other buildings! There’s something for everyone from little kids to the oldest adults. Houston is very lucky to have such an elegant, well kept museum full of wonderful exhibitions and artwork. The MFA is the place to be on any day for spectacular artwork.

Louise M

Visited the Law and Beck buildings. Beautiful, informative, and a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Military discount (free) to enter was much appreciated.

Leila Sanders

People like to act as if there isn't anything to do in Houston, but the MFAH has always been a cool place to check out. I enjoy it! I saw the Escher show and was blown away with the amount of pieces!

Johana C

Love it. To much to see but with time. It's also cool that they have under tunnels something my kids loved. On Thursday it's free!!! Take advantage.

Jenny Hanlon Patterson

Houston's MFA always has something for everyone. This time enjoyed the nice collection of photography from local students. Talented kids! Plus other items I found cool.

Deniz

Lots of exhibitions and a lot of variation in style. We were able to visit only 1 building and enjoyed a lot. Need to spare more time amd revisit some of the exhibitions slower 👩🏻‍🎨 I recommend this museum %100, it is a must see place if yoy are visiting Houston!

Henry Ramirez

I didn't really know what to expect when coming here but it kind of blew me away. There is a lot to see, a good amount of notable works, it looks pretty cool. Houston has a pretty nice museum inside and out I'm happy to say. The Cafe is overpriced.

Magali S

Very interesting place, you will need at least a couple of hours to enjoy this museum, there are beautiful pieces and a lot of information. If you enjoy art and history, this is a place you must visit in Houston.

D Leonard

I’ve been in Houston several years and never made my way here until recently. They had a surprising amount of artistic works and items that I wouldn’t expect to be outside of their home country. There is also quite a cool modern art collection and screening areas and theaters for different events.

Salim Khoso

For those who love Fine Arts, then this place in Houston is a must visit. Make sure you spare few hours to visit this huge museum.

J B

Great place to come see and just relax this place is massive and extremely well kept. The staff is frendly and willing to help. Come with good walking. Shoes!!!

Hans Rattink

Decent museum with an interesting collection of fine contemporary arts. The three buildings are connected via a tunnel and you spend good time here

AMY MUNNS

This museum has 3 buildings and if you need to get a ticket in person, you need to get a ticket at the main building (The Audrey Jones Beck Building) and then go to The Caroline Wiess Law Building or The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. They call it Beck/Law/Kinder Building for short. I went to Giacometti exhibition and it was great! It is only $5 on Thursdays otherwise it is $18. Every Thursday is free admission to everyone so if you don't want to pay for admission, go on Thursday. The Beck Building has most of collections. If you don't have enough time and interested in European Art, American Arts& Impressionism go to this one. The Law Building has Aisan, Islamic, African & etc. So if you are interested in Arts from these, go to The Law Building. The Kinder Building has Contemporary Art & EuropeanBuilding on the 2nd floor. Yaoi Kusama's mirror room is here on the 1st floor. I was very impressed with collectiond in the Kinder building. If you are interested in Contemporary art, go to the Kinder Building other than Contemporary Arts Museum Houston unless there is a exhibition on going that you are interested in. Overall, I was so happy to go back to this museum and have a wonderful time.I went to this museum for 3 days. I even went to Bayou Bend & Rienzi so everything together will be more than 15 hours and I wish I had more time to see more. On Thursdays, there is a bar open in front of The Beck Building and they have happy hour from 5PM to 7PM. It was amazing ($5 for cocktails) so do not miss it! ===================== (Old review) Another great museum in Texas. I loved collections of this museum since I love European paintings. If you are big fan of Henri Matisse, you will love this place. There are lots of beautiful European paintings from various painters. I highly recommend this museum who loves art. I am planning to go back next year. I was in hurry when I visited here in 2019 so couldn't see other than European Paintings.

Blue Dragon (gibberman2)

Great exhibition of some of the finest rare authentic museum pieces on planet. The wall walking thing was a blast. Highly recommended!

Eliza López

We went for the event Dream with alebrijes at the Museum and had a blast! Great activities, beautiful art work and amazing facilities.

Robert Foster

The Kinder Museum was an awesome experience. The collection of 20th century art and the flow of the architectural layout of the museum was exemplary. The staff was extremely courteous and professional as well. Cannot wait to return!

Drea Vee

Coming from LA, I have high expectations for museums. This has to be one of my favorites. There were several diff rooms and floors from different eras and covered a wide variety of different types of art. We spent a couple hours here and really enjoyed it. Very clean and quiet. Would def recommend if visiting the area!

bonni perry

Great experience, I will be back next time I visit Houston! Could have spend all day here. You can get through the museum in about 3 hours but I recommend longer. Parking is a issue so we took a uber, otherwise a perfect place to bring your older kids!

Yolanda Trevino

As a member of the Fine Arts Museum, I can tell you it is the best contribution you can make. Many different exhibitions for all the family throughout the year. Learn about different culture, artists, pieces, films, you name it. Garage parking lot is a plus.

Eve T

Back to the MFAH specifically for M.C. Escher exhibit, absolutely worth the visit! Houston is truly one of the best cities to enjoy a variety of art & food. We are very lucky to have an incredible arts & museum district.

Jack Barsotti

This is a great museum, but don’t just come for the art. This is a stylish, quiet atmosphere to come do work as well. Take your school or work to Cafe Leonelli in the School of Art. Visit the rooftop garden at the School of Art here as well; you can see the whole skyline from there.

Jade o

The latest MC Escher exhibit installment was better than expected. Liked the large interactive project on display. It closes early on weekends.

Annie Thomas

I haven't had so much fun- AT an art museum! Of course I went a teenager, so fun is a must, thus MFA really delivered. If you are looking for a great place to reconnect with a loved one this is a great choice. Only thing is you will spend at least $55 including parking.

Angela hollier

I went to the Gordon Parks exhibit and it was excellent! The photos of Stokley Carmichael really told his story of his work. I had a wonderful time!

leonora victoria

Beautiful museum right in Houston. They always have very interesting exhibits and their collection is awesome!

Paulette Fourty

Wonderful visit. Plan to spend a good amount of time, as there are 3 seperate buildings to look around in! I especially loved the modern art on display, really innovative. Cost was fair, as there is A LOT to see.

Kelli Smith

We enjoy to the museum every time we visit. The Giacometti exhibit was wonderful and worth the drive. We can’t wait for the future exhibits

Irene Muller

This is a beautiful museum with so much to see that it’s worth getting the anual pass. I personally loved the moser art collection.

Michael

Go to this Museum. The underground section is cool. Went to see the ESCHER exhibit. 🔥The facility itself is huge.

Rebecca Berna

Lots to see, 3 buildings with multiple floors. Nice clean place and not too crowded. FREE on Thursdays!

Ciciley Lee

This was a great experience. So much to see. I mean SOOOOOO much. We couldn't finish seeing everything. Put on your walking shoes.

邱力亭

They are luggage storage friendly!! They have one stuff taking care of backpack and small luggage, just next to the ticket window. They will give number card.

Kristen Allison

Giacometti exhibit was well worth the visit. Free admission on Thursdays except for the special exhibits, but that was only $5.

Claire Campbell

Love the new buildings and the expansions. Top notch large city museum. Always worth visit. Wish there were more french impressionism but we could have missed them in the old main building as we only went to the two new ones. They need more direction regarding parking and which buildings are actually the Fine Arts museums so hopefully better signage is in the works.

Pam Wang

First time being here (shame on me) and I was impressed. One can easily make wow pictures nearly everywhere right from your phone. An inspirational place that makes you travel space and time.

Ronald Foster

This is now one of my favorite museums in the world. Hospitable staff. The exhibitions were astounding. I loved the Gordon Park's photography exhibition of the Carmichael "Black Power" movement. So much to see like Picasso, photography, New Guinea tribal mask. I could go on but I stop here. This is a must go to visit when visiting Houston.

Alberto Enrique Paternina

We try to go to this place twice a year! By far one of the best experience in htx, We feel impressed everytime we go! Culture and art is everywhere… don’t forget to take a coffee and a dessert in the restaurant

Adrian Stevens

Went for the Ernseto exhibit and it was great! The princess had fun in the hanging maze and we enjoyed some art as well! Staff was very friendly as well.

Sergio Diaz

So Much To See And Explore. You Will Not Be Disappointed. Need To Plan An Early Trip Cause You Will Need Time.

Dionne Richardson

Enjoy my day at the museum with family. Certain areas you really need to be open minded

Aleena G.

Great place to visit if you are in Houston! Lots of different exhibits portraying various cultures!

Smit Desai

Great fine art museum. Don't visit in rush. Keep at least 4 hrs to enjoy all these arts.

adnan akif kalyoncu

It’s amazing, I lost my mind and myself over there! The building is huge, just dedicate only one day to this museum…

Rick Gaytan III RG3

Loved it so much! If you haven't visited this Museum I highly recommend it A++

Edward Batten

I love being a member of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston! You get plenty of benefits and discounts with your membership, so check it out!

Andrea Holland

We really enjoyed our visit to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The museum is easy to get to and there are several parking garages in easy walking distance. We went on free Thursday, and paid the additional fee to see the Van Gogh - Hockney exhibit. There are a lot of things to look at and we explored through the tunnel to get to the Contemporary Art Museum, (included in the admission), where even the bathrooms are works of design. There's a lot of walking and stairs, wear your comfy shoes. Budget the whole day to maximize seeing the whole museum. There are some nice restaurant choices an easy walk from the museum.

MR “Al B”

They have really changed things in the last few years! There is a beautiful park that you can sit and have lunch in before or after your visit. They do have guided tours available, make sure to ask! Parking can be tricky to find but there are parking garages attached to the museum you can park in for a fee. Beautiful works of art that are a must see! Museum entry is free on Thursdays!

S T

Good looking spacious museum. Parking is easier than expected.

Ghazanfar Ali

Not a bad way to hang out and appreciate some art. Pretty interesting stuff. Free GA for certain days of the week, worth checking out.

Qian

Beautiful buildings w/ diverse collections. Definitely worth a half day or even a full day's visit.

Anna Flores

Loved it!!! Took my little 13y old artist to see Hockney-Van Gogh exhibit. We had a great time. Hockney's paintings were beautiful and vibrant. Amazing to see nature through someone elses eyes and in so many different ways. If you have an eye for art, it's a must see. Exhibit runs through June 20, 2021.

Denitra Crowder

I highly recommend going here on THURSDAY, because it’s free. So is the parking. It was busy but not busy enough to a point where you were wait to see the artwork. There is so much too see. I think we were here for an hour and half. Great place for social media influencers to make so aesthetically pleasing content and most of all enjoy the are. Check out the gift shop as well they had very cool things inside

Daniel Leon

It is awesome, I really appreciate the different galleries available, the quality of the service, and all the options for different approaches to art and sculpture. There is a room to include music history, in my humble opinion. Other interactive options (maps, audio, reading material, and artists' background) can be included to provide information. This will help to improve the experience of the visitors. Second day fees can be included is a lot to capture everything in one day. Thanks a lot

Peter Apuyan

Absolutely amazing. I love art and going to mfa really helps me satisfy the creative side I have and inspires me. The facility is clean and tidy. We came to see the Ernesto Neto exhibit which was stunning and amazing! You got to interact with this piece which was great. The contemporary part of the museum was unique and I found that the new building with the cafe was modern and pleasant to be in. The garage parking snd underground tunnel was also great to be in. Great time for dates and those who enjoy art! Something for everyone. The cafe was nice and the food smelled delicious!

Heather S

Bring walking shoes as this place is vast! The staff was super friendly helping us if we ever had questions. I loved the American history room. We tried to find the Impressionist display but wound up getting lost and never finding it. Still, one if the best art museums in the States I have visited. Doubtful you can see everything in one day.

Donny

Great museum. Free on Thursdays. I spent a few hours. There's defantly alot to see

Abril Som

I loved this museum!🖼️🎨 Here was my first time where I could appreciate original Van Gogh's paints and drafts. (It was a temporary exhibition, the cost was $25 per person but I had access to see more exhibitions). About the place is a big building and inside is super clean, you can find diverse painting art themes and sculptures. You can appreciate art of different times there. You can to take photos, and you can use your phone and captured a QR code for to listen a better art explanations. Sí hablas español hay información en el idioma también ☺️ You have to pay for an entrance, there are a parking lot and has a cost I paid $10 for 4 hours. The staff is very friendly, inside are a souvenir shop and coffee shop.

Ilya Tsimafeyeu

Great & Large Collection. The museum is a must visit.

Roy

Great place to spend time looking different art work and installations.

Sarah Mathre

This is the best art museum that I’ve been to! The place is huge and has a lot of artwork from famous artists. On Thursdays, they have free general admission so try to go on a Thursday. They were also having a Van Gogh exhibit today. Also mask use is required and they will check your temperature before you go in.

XxAnniexX

Art is just too big brain for me but very nice place to walk around.

P G

GO ON THURSDAYS!! It is so awesome here. I love love LOVE this museum.

Morghan Townsend

Upon arrival, we had no clue that there were 3 separate buildings filled with art! There is so much to see that I would need a full week to appreciate all of it! The Van Gogh exhibit costs a bit extra, but I’m glad we got to see some of his pieces even though the exhibit itself is mainly Hockney and not Van Gogh. Parking was a bit tricky, but we found a cheaper lot that was only a couple blocks away. All in all, if you’re visiting Houston, you have to come here!

Julia Reynolds

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is one of the best art museums I've ever visited. The collection of art from around the world is impressive, and the galleries are well-curated and informative. The exhibitions are always top-notch, and I was particularly impressed with the "Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art" exhibit. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events for visitors, including lectures and workshops. One of the highlights of my visit was the sculpture garden, which is a beautiful outdoor space that features works by famous artists like Auguste Rodin and Louise Bourgeois. Overall, I highly recommend the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston to anyone interested in art and culture.

Ben Gu

I went here on Saturning afternoon right after lunch time. It was empty during that time, but eventually started getting crowded. (Not too crowded though, which was good.) I completely underestimated the colossal and immense scale of this museum. There are like two buildings that are connected with a tunnel with colorful lightning and each structure is three levels. Dozens of exhibit rooms and I almost got lost few times. I think I spent several hours, at least 3~4hours to see the basic fundamental art, sculptures, and creations that I wanted to see, but this is going to take multiple visits if you really want to see everything. I really enjoyed the several “gold galleries” or “gold collections” and I was always interested in bitcoin, the currency and gold. It helped me understand how gold was a global status symbol for multiple cultures throughout the world and how it was associated with wealth, youth (immortality), Gods, etc. I also enjoyed the “Treasuries of Spain” section where I had to pay $4 more, but enjoyed it and picked up myself few gift items at the shop..

Jack Farrell

The bargain hunter goes on Thursdays when it is free all day. There is a new Kinder building with enough contemporary art to take (me) several visits to see. Plus the architecture is wonderful. Library with many art subject books in the lower level.

Lupe Cereceres

Kids had an awesome time learning new stuff. Lots of art and sculptures not boring at all had a good time.

Ali Asghar

The place was spotless and staffed well to help or answer any questions you may have. There is a good flow to the place but it can be hard to keep track of what you have covered and what still needs to be seen. Paid parking garage and an ok gift shop.

Kemi Chima

Come here for some peace and quiet and appreciate awesome artwork.

Elizabeth Bramley

Make sure to have several hours to explore , it really is an all-day affair if you want to see everything

J Luis Pereda

Loved it, avoid free admission Thursday's.

Ed Willard (Kingfish)

Highly recommend the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. They have one of the best collections of paintings and sculptures in the US. It spans centuries from obscure to well known artist. Parking was reasonable and admission was free on Thursday the day I went.

Tyler Snow

Recommend setting a whole day aside if you want to view all 3 buildings. Amazing art

Fouad Afandi

Worth the visit if you are into arts and history. Very lovely and beautiful museum.

Dmitry

Huge comprehensive museum complex located in 3 adjacent buildings. One of the best art museums in the US, in my opinion. I especially enjoyed the sections of American and Modern art.

Veronica Winters

This is an excellent art museum to visit! There are so many boring museums with large spaces and very little art. This one is different! There are 3 buildings of art. What I liked about it is how diverse and rich their collections are! French art, islamic art, surrealism, academic painting, 19th century, and contemporary art. Really a lot to see and get inspired by!

Alexey Batchenkov

Unfortunately I was able to spend only four hours in there. So I could visit their main campus only. It has great collection of ancient art. I liked very much their impressionism and postimpressionism collection. The only one disturbing thing there was the light. I had a strong feeling it was set up wrong way. It could be subjective though. The exhibitions of Indian, Indonesian, Mexican and South American ancient masterpieces were incredible. Great exhibition of Islamic art.

Michelle Salas

Came on Thursday so it was free! A lot busier but had the opportunity to visit 2 of the buildings!

Max Cassidy

This is my favorite spot in Houston. Obviously, the museum is vast and fascinating, did you know there are films throughout the week? All sorts of old and forien film, some even on actual film. I go nearly every week and have yet to go to a film I do not enjoy. It is a wonderful experience and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an activity with a focus of thought provoking ideas and a bit more sophistication than marvel.

Janet Allmon

Beautiful facilities. Plan to spend all day. We ran out of time.

Echo Foxtrot

Had fun with the wifey. 3 buildings full of art. Just be prepared to spend at a minimum of 2 hours and wear comfortable foot wear. Even has a café to keep you going. Art shop does need more options souvenir wise.

Jasmine Gann

I loved it! The place was really well put together and all of the exhibits were so beautiful and informative. I didn't get to look at every exhibit because it's such a large place but I will come back!

Venus Zhang

Thursday is free. Love their collection and Monet’s water lilies. A must visit in Houston

Kiran Movva

Beautiful museum with two floors of great art. You can spend better part of a day here. Went to see the Hockney-Van Gogh exhibit. If you want to see some really cool Van Gogh paintings, this is your chance before exhibit leaves US. Hockney work initially seemed undertoned, but as you progress through the exhibit you are awestruck at some really bright colors. His charcoal work is so fine, as well as ipad work. Very cool.

Haroldo Andrade

One of the best places in Houston. Amazing ! 😍

Enedelia Esquivel

Honestly loved it. It's about 3-5 floors. Thursdays are free. Very peaceful and they follow covid procedures very well. Parking is free the first 30 min. Afterwards is $10. You get your temperature taken when you enter. They give you a map. Worth the visit :)

Suniti Kukreja

Enough can’t be said and enough can’t be seen in this wonderful treasure of a place in the heart of Houston. A rich collection of art work exhibited with so much details, oozing information and knowledge. Enticing artists, historians, architects, and exhibitors alike.

John Paul Combs (jpaulroams)

Visited this museum three weeks ago. Good collection of art, particularly impressed with their modern art exhibits. Allow a full day if you’re into art, there’s a lot to see.

V L

I come here on a regular basis for the rotating exhibits, as well as the permanent collections. It's a great museum with art for everyone. You could easily spend the day here.

Kenny Ng

Go for Thursday and it is free, not worth it to pay for the visit. The greasy smell from the restaurant really annoying.

Victor Wang

An absolutely stunning museum that is a must see in the Houston area. Located in a central part of the Museum district, it's easy to reach by public transport from downtown on the light rail. There are 2 massive buildings housing the largest collection of art work I have ever seen. It will take more than 1.5 hours just to walk through the entire museum without reading any of the descriptions. The art work spans a wide variety of time and geographies but is laid out in a fashion that's not too confusing. The special exhibitions are worth checking out as they are extremely unique and unlikely to be found anywhere else. Pricing is extremely reasonable and well worth the cost of admission. Staff are extremely friendly as well.

Abraham “AB” Barboza

Not going to lie, I hadn't been here since I was a high school senior in 1997. It looks so different but in an amazing way. The staff was so nice and welcoming. The exhibits were magnificent and beautiful.

Captain America

We went to see Alberto giacometti - loved it - was some What irritated by security guards looking at me all the time

Elizabeth DeZouche

This review is only for the Icons of Style exhibit, because I didn't spend much time in the rest of the museum, which I would love to go back and visit. I would highly recommend buying a ticket to the Icons of Style exhibit. They have a great complimentary audio tour to go with it and a fun, interactive photo option at the end.

John C

We came for the Bamboo exhibit. The price of admission varies but does offer general admission to the museum as well. We paid for parking in the museum garage a block away. First 30 minutes are free. And it's worth it to keep your car cool on the Texas heat. Aside from the Bamboo exhibit there was plenty of FINE Art collections from around the globe like, India, Korea, China and Africa.

Martha Andrews

I love this place! I visit every time I visit Houston. I'm from SW Missouri and love visiting the museum district here.

Charlie Harrison

Great quality and quantity of art. Easily enough content for 2-3 visits at least!

Tony TOPS

Great place to expand your mind! Good value and great people working there.

David Parra

Lots of interesting art from paintings to statues and furniture

Yasmine Hoang

Beautiful. Free on Thursday for general admission. Took my mom there for her first time and she was impressed.Thank you for all the great works that staffs put on there!

Chris Summers

Spent 3 hours with my granddaughter there exploring the main galleries but also the special Norman Rockwell exhibit. A lovely day. Being a member got us free admission to everything and a discount on the covered parking garage.

John Atkins

The Houston Museum of Fine Arts is a site to behold. Spread across two sprawling buildings and showcasing hundreds of artworks from ancient civilizations to modern artists, everything is curated and beautifully displayed. The museum has wonderful artifacts from Asian countries and a massive collection of gold artworks. The Japanese permanent collection is beautiful, with lots of information on the production of the old watercolors. There’s too much to write about but it’s a museum worth seeing and spending hours in. The cafe was delicious and we didn’t wait very long at all for our food.

Jeremiah Tesch

Can I give more than five stars? Beautiful museum with ample parking and so many moving and inspiring pieces, not to mention the café and location

Retta Brandon

A show stopping exhibition of 400 works of M.C.Escher by the great Dutch printmaker and draftsman. This is a must do with any age group who will discover some of their favorite pieces throughout this art exhibit.

Christopher Loo

Love this museum. Especially their permanent Impressionist, as well as exhibitions. I always leave inspired. Cafe Leonelli and Le Jardinier are fabulous 👍 …

Gregg Gebetsberger

I don't think going to the movies gets any better than this. This theater attracts an older crowd, so no kids running around, and less talking from movie-goers. Plus, I live walking distance from here so it's great for me but parking is plentiful.

Julio Rocha

Great exhibition on Giacometti major works.!!

Patty Fong

Absolutely stunning! Offers free museum day weekly. Lots of people to assist as there are actually two buildings. Be sure to visit across the street or walk through art tunnel. Plus there is art in an outside park. Lovely downstair cafe with good food! Was able to view visiting an extensive Van Gogh exhibition through June 27, 2019! Included in entrance fee is audio unit. Excellent and easy to use. Loud and clear. Just point at painting and talk begins. Be sure to allow a day to roam and enjoy art collection at both buildings and park. Museum of Fine Arts is considered one of ten largest art museum in the United States.

Stephen “Jayson” Perez

From a perspective of a 22 year old it was actually quite pleasant and in some cases breathtaking to gaze upon the art and learn about what techniques, inspiration, and events conqured in their time period to lead them to paint or sculpt the pieces. They offer tours with guides in around groups of 6 or so depending on how busy they are, most of the ppl that work there are very knowledgable, if u ask they can have some real insight on certain artists, time periods and much more depending on their personal tastes. Anyways its a wonderful experience and i encourage everyone to stop by and give it a try, from topic discussions, to dates, change of scenery, cultural diversity knowledge, or just to see what its all about, whatever the case im almost positive something in there will take u back and have u thinking.

Zen Traveler

I traveled to Houston MFA last May for the Van Gogh exhibition, which was very impressive. Like Houston itself, the museum is sprawling, and not easy to navigate. Some areas are very dated, and not lighted well. I know the MFA is in the process of building a new complex, which is wonderful

William E

Wonderful time for the family. There are two buildings and 5 floors of art to see. There are generations of art work and the facilities are clean. The special exhibits are fun but cost about $18 a person. There is an underground tunnel that connects both buildings in the a.c.

Neysha Tirado

Beautiful expansive museum!

Laura Geijer

A lovely art gallery with a selection of Master Pieces and many other beautiful paintings. We went on a Thursday, which was free! Give yourself at least 2 hours to slowly walk around. There is also a lovely cafe for coffee or lunch.

Antonio Helm

A world class museum Exhibitions bringing everything from impressionists to royal portraits of Great Britain. You will want to see again and again. A permanent collection that is outstanding . A campus which is expanding and impressive. Events such as mixed media, which combines music cocktails and art. Concerts regular gallery talks.

Diane Albanese

The top dog here in Houston when it comes to fine art. I enjoyed the fashion photography exhibit and the impressionists. My favorite you ask? Matisse! This is an extensive and significant art collection and a great way to stay cool in the summertime. Also, very good restaurant!

Morgan Hepler

Highly recommend visiting the Van Gogh exhibit while in Houston! What an opportunity to see so many amazing pieces by a legacy. The rest of museum is beautiful too. It is so amazing to see art from all over the world, not just the West.

Tomáš Prošek

Increadibly rich collection covering whatever you can think about. Ancient Egypt, Persia, Columbia, impressionists, contemporary art. And, in addition, the collection is very well structured. I love this museum!

Karina Umana — Financial Services - Richmond, TX

Very relaxing. So much to look at. By far my favorite museum in the museum district. There are 2 separate buildings that connect through a tunnel underground, no need to cross the street to see the other sections. Multiple floors filled with art. Very clean and organized. Will be returning 😊 …

Erica Manners

We came all the way to Houston to see the Van Gogh exhibit. We will have to come back another day because the line was down the street and out the door. Wow! We had already waited about 30 min to purchase our tickets. They didn't tell us where to go, and when we finally found the exhibit the lady laughed at us and told us we'd have to get at the back of the line that looked hours long. We will just come back but earlier in the day.

Macy Halverson

I had such a good time here the other day! I only made it through one exhibit because I enjoyed it so much. I'll have to come back someday.

Brett Harmeling

The new addition to the MFAH is extraordinary. The space, the art, the complexity, the design, and even better it is located in the heart of Houston. Featuring artists like Rothko and Picasso and visual experiences by James Turrell this place is a must see!!

Jason Ray Pascua

The MOFA is an amazing array of art: Video, Sculpture, Oil Paintings, Water Color, among other varieties can be found here! This collection is spread throughout 3 buildings and can take you all day to explore, if you're lucky you'll be there in time for Happy Hour which takes place right in the front of one of main entrances.

Valeria

We visited many times and our last visit was for the exhibit from India. It was fantastic! This is one of my favorite museums to visit as a local, but I suspect it would great as well for tourists despite not having a clear focus on Texas or Houston itself. Inside the museum you will find amazing art exhibits from many eras and on many themes. Definitely check out the neon underground passage tunnel that connects the 2 buildings of the museum, it's nothing more than a neon tunnel but its beautifully made and very fun to walk through. Highly recommend! Side note: every temporary exhibit I've seen at this museum was on the shorter side IF you rush through it. I'd recommend grabbing the free audio guides and listening at the audio stations. Also take your time with reading the descriptions of your favorite pieces because most of the exhibits are about 4 halls long, and are made for you to take your time and concentrate on the art rather than rush. Photos are from the Oscar de la Renta exhibit, and the peacock in the desert: royal art of India exhibit.

Clax Fett

Free admission. Very enjoyable museum. Have gone several times and still have not seen it all. Truly amazing that we can have access to so much history. Thanks everyone who made this possible.

Paulina Dattus

I love it 😍 I would go there again for sure

mattia a.

The MFAH is a very well organized museum with plenty of rooms and modern facilities including video installations. The temporary exhibitions are always very interesting. Prices are reasonable. I recommend the membership if you love nearby, it’s a nice spot where to spend some Houstonian hot summer afternoon. Interesting the movie hall where you can watch films never seen in commercial cinemas.

Chris J Fry

MFA - Houston is an amazing museum. With an amazing collection of artworks from all over the world, and an astonishing array of Pre-Columbian artifacts, not to mention fantastic exhibits and gorgeous art from a variety of eras, this is a Houston treasure that is a must-see. Not to mention, there's a great little restaurant where you can sit down and have a delicious lunch!

Shameika Smith

One of my favorite places to go to when in Houston. Thursdays are the best days to go because museums are free on that day. However, there are more people. For parking, it's a little difficult now that they are doing construction in the lot where I normally park. So street parking it is, however make sure that you read the signs, it's tricky so don't get towed. Yesterday we attended the Big Bambú. It's $18 a person to get in. The experience is well worth it. We went on it twice to get our moneys worth. There's great art to look at in this museum. Again, it's one of my favorites. The staff is also very friendly. If you ever get hungry, there is a cafe!

Carlos De Sa

An amazing place go to visit with family. It’s mostly directed to adults. You can find fine arts from countries such as India, China, Japan, Nigeria, Indonesia, Cameroon, Korea, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, ECT. I had a great time with some of my family members. PS: Thursdays are Free Admission.

Charles Lau

This museum is my favourite place in Houston. I am very impressed by the wide range of art being displayed. Every movement in Western art from Classical Greek/Roman to Impressionism and Cubism is represented. There is also an impressive collection of Asian, Islamic, African and pre-Columbian art, as well as a selection of digital art, photography, and industrial design. I greatly appreciate the free admission on Thursdays and extended opening hours on Thursday evenings. The museum is conveniently located next to the Metro Rail "Museum District" station. There are 2 buildings which are connected via a futuristic underground tunnel. Pick up a map at the entrance of either building, as both buildings are huge.

Marie Neely

Went to see exhibition called Soul Of A Nation. It was laid out beautifully. Very informative, provocative and interesting to view. Staff greeted us upon entering. Policies in place due to covid-19 such as mandatory masks and temperature checks. I bought our tickets online which was suggested. All in all still a great experience. Go to the museum!

Amy Jones

An EXCELLENT art museum! We went for the extensive Impressionism exhibit and also enjoyed the rest of the art in the building. Give yourself PLENTY of time as there are 3 separate buildings. You'll probably need 2-3 days to see what you'd like to see. Super worth it.

Katherine Steen

Tourist in the area, and this was a nice museum to go and visit! Several floors and two different building that you can explore in. I feel like most of the collections don't change, but there is a large exhibit that is updated about every 3 months. When I went it was an exhibit on the Royal Family and their history, which was really unexpected!! Very nice staff as well, and good location. Parking garage was also helpful and you pay based on how long you have been there. Saw the entire museum in about 2 hours (also rushed a few parts due to closing)!

Abdul Haseeb

An Amzing place to visit even if you are not into arts. Went there as part of a research assignment for an elective class and didnt expect to enjoy it as much as I did. It's not just about painting and sculptures, it was more than that. Enjoyed the ancient collection from around the world plus the architecture of the building. The volunteers and the staff working there were friendly and answered some of my questions about the collection in detail. I expected to spend about half to one hour at most but ended up spending about 2.5- 3 hours there. Another best thing was that the entry was free! Parking around the area can be tricky and confusing around that area.

V. S.

Always love visiting the MFA!!! Just sitting and looking at my favorite pieces makes the world seem to stand still. You can take photos, without a flash.

Russell Horton

They have a lot going on here and they always have world class rotating art exhibitions. I really enjoyed coming here with my wife and friends. One of my favorites was "Soto: The Houston Penetrable" which can be seen in the pictures of this review. I recommend checking out their website for the most current exhibitions happening here.

Cindy Malota

My husband and I visited the Museum of Fine Art Houston to see the Van Gogh Exhibit on Saturday of Spring Break which was the opening of the Exhibit. Upon arriving, we found parking in the parking garage. We are members but did not purchase the special access pass for the Van Gogh Exhibit. After checking the line several times, we decided to view the permanent collections and other exhibits then return at a later date to see Van Gogh. We ate lunch at the cafe and enjoyed our meal. We were impressed by the quality of their offerings. The cafe was crowded so it was difficult to find seating. We joined another couple who after seeing our difficultly invited us to join them. The staff did their best to clear tables and bring out orders as quickly as possible. We happened upon one of their exhibits featuring sculptures made from wood embellished with all types of small parts. The artist used nails, screws, small electronic parts and things I had no idea what they were. I thought my dad ought to give this a try because he's got quick the collection of quirky items.

dorothy henderson

The Kinder wing is a perfect wedding reception venue. It's got scale, drama, room spread out, very nice service.

JM

A great place to experience some of the most beautiful pieces in the Continental US. Lots of rooms with amazing artwork, and a variety of topics and styles all clustered into one place.

Nisha Smith

Of the 3 buildings, I was impressed with only one...Kinder. Beck & Law we're so-so. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The tunnels connecting the buildings are very impressive. Remember to visit the sculpture garden outside the museum.

Valerie Rizzo

This place really lived up to my expectations. They had so many exhibits and also multiple buildings! I like that they had a variety of sculptures, paintings and photography art

Sarah Ali

Very interesting pieces, pretty good price. You can go free on Thursdays or get discounts for being a student, teacher, and possibly veteran (bring ID). The location is kinda cramped, but you can park in the streets beside it as long as you follow directions to any no parking signs. Would rate it higher if you could get small tours and better directions as to what types of art are where, but I liked the experience.

Cesar Lopez

Small, modern building and easily walkable museum, but packed with many different forms of artwork.

Valerie White

awesome museum, there is so much to see it’s almost impossible to see it all in one day.

David Boudreaux

I went on a Thursday when general admission was free. This place was amazing. I did not realize they have so much good stuff. Even if you live in Houston, it is fun to be a tourist in your own town. Go check it out!

Andrew Ford

Free on Thursdays. But the cost of entry is worth it any day of the week. Bought my wife the patron pass for Christmas and by February 1st we have been 3 times so far

Oscar Morales

I love art and this museum has all kinds of it. So much to see and awesome that it's free on Thursdays. Fun time to see all they have to offer and staff is really friendly and informative.

Claire Bear

cool spot to see art exhibitions. parking can be painful even the garage. i wish they offered valet for restaurants over there. it's free on thursdays and if you are a member you get a lot of exhibitions for free. i like how they bring many unique exhibitions. my most recent one was the escher collection which i enjoyed a lot. and le jadinier, highly recommend. dont think i have any negative to say about this place. staffs are friendly and knowledgable. oh also i used to donate to the museum and at a certain amount you get invited to their holiday parties and such. again, some perks. anyways whether you are visiting houston or you live here, mfah always have something going on so check it out!

CaliYorker

The museum has two buildings: the Beck and the Contemporary. There’s a wonderful sculpture garden and cafe next to the contemporary. Great museum.

Pilar G Sampson

I wanted to see and enjoy the Ernesto Neto maze and it was fun. What I like about the museum is that if you pay for an special exhibit, it covers all the other regular exhibits; no need to pay double and kids under 12 are free. My daughter, 11, really enjoyed looking at all the paintings, sculptures and jewelry and going through the tunnels to go to the other buildings.

Bibby Mathew, DMD

A fabulous place to spend time!

Robert Coker

The new collection of Zen art/calligraphy is one of the best in the world. Whether you know who Daruda is or not, it is impressive in it's simplicity.

katie Rains

Wow! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this museum!!! As a New Yorker I am a bit spoiled when it comes to fine art but honestly! This museum has such an incredible collection, certainly one of the best art museums I've had the privilege of visiting in the US. Easily spent 4 hours here, fantastic collection of European paintings and very unique early American paintings you won't see elsewhere! There some pieces by well known artists (de Kooning, Rothko, Pollack, Degas). The works of these artists felt fresher to me than the ones I have seen by them elsewhere as they are lesser known pieces so it felt like I was discovering something new.

Lacey Trahan-Moate

The art was very cool (saw a Soutine, Monet, Picasso and a Pollock! 🌟🌟🌟) but the vibe of the place was waaaaay off. The security is intense. Every room has an intense guard that stares you down like they're expecting you to commit a serious crime! I get it, the art is super special and should be protected but relax, I'm not gonna touch it! We all know how museums work. Chill. Oh, and the front desk lady was very rude for a 60 second interaction just to get tickets. Also, the art is soooooooo spread out. Over three buildings. Most of our experience was walking through halls to get to another long hall to get to the art. It didn't need to be so spread out. Would not go again. There are better museums out there.

Rene' Witt

Date night with Mom to see Saul Williams' new film Neptune Frost. Mom loved it and now it's our monthly thing.

Cody Barta

Fantastic museum. Can spend a whole day here. Modern museum building is amazing, but the African and Americas' gold and art is the true hidden gem. Masks required so be sure to bring a comfortable one. The cafe in the modern building is lovely as well.

Sarah Yip

I came here with my partner for free and I had a fun time! But even on the non discount days we have student discount! There are so many works of art and weird cool stuff to experience at this museum. I went through their bamboo stick exhibit and it was awesome! Perfect place for a date!

Gary Pugh

Great museum, . It's going to take a few visits to get through .. to just skim the surface of this amazing place.

MARIATURLUPOVAMATHAI

One of the best museums in the world. Always exquisite visiting expositions as well

Leslie Mallon

Saw MC Escher exhibit and loved it. It cost $14.00 to enter but really enjoyed it.

Jai Quezada

Still my favorite museum in Houston. I gave in and got a dual membership in January and LOVE it so far! Great exhibits. Just saw Mueck, which was awesome. They currently have the Cuban exhibition on the second floor. Membership gives you lots of benefits, 100% worth it!

Holly Feray

We came on free museum day, yeah! We went through the mood tunnel art exhibit to the escalators . I really love that installation. The LGBT photos down the hall way by the cafe were beautiful and powerful; I especially loved the family portrait that is the first piece on the right. There was a Latin art section. Between Play and Grief. I loved the Iguana piece. Patrick likes the electric poles piece. Initially I found the Van Gogh exibit initially highly dissapointing, as the first room was filled with poor uninspired replicas of some of Van Gogh's most wonderous pieces. I have seen many of the originals. I love how Van Gogh painted noses and trees. I bought an anniversary gift for my husband in the gift shop. There was an exhibition right out side the Van Gogh exhibit. Van Gogh alive. It was a lot of fun and very cool.

Thomas Bolinger

The museum has quite a few interesting pieces to see, but I didn't quite feel it was worth the price. I strongly advise going on a Thursday when it's free. There also were nowhere as many things to see as I had thought there would be.

Roberto Octavio Casas

The Van Gogh collection had been here for a while and is the hit of the day. Long lines to come and see it. I like how the museum hands out little speakers that you point to certain pictures and a narrator explains the work of art. My son wanted to come and see the drawing showing st. Michael the archangel fighting the devil, but it was not on the walls this time. As I was told me some of the works are in circulation and some week they are there and others they are not

PS Fanboy

This place made me fall in love with art. I absolutely enjoyed my visit. Obama Portrait even was a little smaller than I hoped it to be but everything else was so cool, I didn't mind it. Will visit again

Yifei Ren

Cool museum! Btw Rice students can have free entrance

JaLia S.

I was blessed to see The Obama Portraits Tour on a random Thursday and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Manuel Perez

Very beautiful experience to see the religious paintings that I've always admired in books up close was very uplifting.

Waiki104l

Excellent Exhibits!!! Love the Obama Portraits and Georgia O'Keefe. Book store is DIVINE!!!

Mark “Wind” Thrower

The Van Gogh and Monet exhibit was fantastic. Ton of art to see and appreciate

Lilith Cain

Absolutely loved this museum. Left with aching feet but so satisfied at all the beautiful art I got to see!

Maritza Ortega

It amazes me to know that we don’t have to travel to other countries to appreciate the art of some of the most talented artists!! Every summer we delight in spending an afternoon at the museum enjoying art! This year we went to see Vincent Van Gogh exhibit and it was spectacular! We learned about Van Gogh’s life through his art. What a fun way to learn and appreciate art!

Charlene Kornegay

Amazing collection of the finest art. Breath taking and exquisitely displayed

Greg “Rooster” Williams

Great place for art. They have the coolest exhibits!

David Lezama

The museum is fantastic, it has an extensive collection. Be sure to take a full day or more to watch it. It has very photogenic tunnels that connect the different buildings.

Laura Kirton

My husband and I bought the year membership, which I highly recommend. I've already been to the museum 4 times this year for the price of two visits, and I plan on going several more times this year. Last month I saw the Van Gogh exhibit which was excellently done, and this month we saw the fashion photography exhibit which was beautiful. It's such a quiet, relaxing, and cool place to spend a hot summer day.

jennifer lehnert

Love love love! The MC Escher exhibit was MOST impressive!!! This was truly a HUGE collection! For an Escher fan, like myself, you'll need for hours, minimum to see it all. I took soooo many pictures!

Zhao Ge

comprehensive, huge museum to spend a whole day. more than a dozen themes from comteporary arts, impressionism, egyptian to asian art, as well as photography and special exhobitions like van gogh and degas. thursday is always free for general admission. the restaurants and food trucks onsite are good for a break. they also a theater for movies, a kid zone for reading and youth program, and a library just to soak in.

Robert Klanfer

This was our first visit to this museum and I was impressed with the quality and layout of the exhibits. I wish they had a printed map available. It can't cost that much and it's much more convenient than having to look at a small map on your phone. Other than that we spent several hours there and didn't cover it completely.

Sheryl Layton

This was my first visit in a long time. It was a great time. Norman Rockwell's work was on exhibit. It was wonderful to see his work up close and personal literally. There were so many amazing works to see there. I highly recommend a visit.

Mir Farrokh Salek

A huge collection of amazing art Cons: needs more audio guidance so you can look and listen Needs small movie theater so you can comfortably sit and listen so we can get break and get educated

A K

Went specifically to see the Van Gogh exhibit. Was not disappointed! It was a very large collection with all of his work represented. The "hands on" room gave a chance to actually take pictures and pose IN his art, draw, and really get inside of a painting. Didn't get to explore the rest of the museum extensively but will be back!

Henry Zhang

Loved the extensive European art collection, which easily takes up 2 hours to enjoy. Didn’t feel crowded at all even on a Sunday. Plenty of free parking available within 10 min walk on Main etc.

Moon Berrii

I came to see the Oscar De La Renta collection and was surprised to find that it wasn't just one or two rooms. The exhibit extends across approximately 4 or 5 large rooms! With visual aids! Amazing. I loved it.

Abeje Bagamba

The Glassell Collections were so beautifully curated. I wish I had more time to digest it all when I went. I would definitely go back, but I wish they'd allow for more convenient parking in this area. It was a bit of a squeeze.

Isabel

I love this museum. The paintings are amazing, diverse, and well organized. I was able to find my favorite painting without trying. The collections themselves are beautiful, and come with fascinating descriptions.

Amin Esmaily

As a local, MFAH has been one of my favorite places to visit and hang out in Houston for years. The location is amazing - right in the heart of the city next to Hermann Park and the Texas Medical Center. Walking distance from the MetroRail. The exhibits are always fascinating and I'm so excited for the opening of the new expansion. I'm really hoping to see more events and international exhibits to the likes of The Louvre, The British Museum, and The Prado! The membership is WELL worth the price and I make a priority to try and renew every year, if possible. If you're just in town for a week, be sure to check out the museum on Thursdays, when entrance to the permanent exhibits is free! Oh and try the tiramisu at the café! It's heavenly!!!

Nickie Pardue

There were some very interesting pieces from furniture, period clothing, framed art work, and sculptures. Also, There are three museum included in the price.

Kris M.

There is something for everyone here. Even if you are not into art, you will still love it here as it's free on Thursdays. What's not to love about that? They teach classes, have different events you can attend, watch a movie, see a fashion show, just all kinds of stuff. I love this place!

Paul S

Went to the van Gough exhibit. Like a lot of the traveling exhibits, it had lots of less famous bit really cool stuff that I had never seen. Like the museum. Remember that it has two buildings.

Lynn Tran

Great diverse art collection. I could wander the halls for days. Go on a Thursday and you can get in for free!

Sonny Garcia

We always have an amazing time here. Great permanent and traveling exhibits. Last night we watched a documentary about Numbers in the theater here as part of the Houston Film Festival. Highly recommend everything about that statement.

The Wired Resume

We go to the museum three to four times a month for homeschool classes. The classes are always fun and informative. They have great teachers that keep the kids engaged and learning!

Cheryl L.

Wonderful art museum. Loved seeing a Van Gough and Monet! Also many ancient artifacts from Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Go on Thursday and it's free!

Queen Blossom

Great experience, would definitely come back because they change it all the time. The only thing though, was that you had to pay extra for some of the exhibits.

Liam Nein

Free on the first weekends every month if you have a BOA account. Aesthetically pleasing from the way how exhibits are displayed to the design of sinks in their restrooms. Spare at least three hours if you want to go over everything.

lovie bey

Huge museum. We went when the Van Gogh exhibit was there and it was worth the extra fee. The only downside was that some of the museum attendants were overzealous and would tell people to step back when they were 2 feet away from an exhibit. That was irritating. Art from all over the world. The African area was awesome.

shelby hazelwood

If you're traveling from out of town, it's a good place to go. I wouldn't recommend going out of your way though. It's 13 for admission to the whole museum with some unique sights.

Alesia S

Great collection, I wish this museum was much bigger, I don't know about the parking at the museum, but there is a free 3 hours parking lot at nearby big park, you can easily walk from there

Kimberly Barrett

This is a beautiful museum. You’ll need a lot of time to see all the things but it’s well worth it. Complimentary admission for military families was a pleasant surprise. Will definitely return if we’re back in Houston.

Glenda Salazar

I couldn't say more about how impressive of a collection of fine arts & contemporary arts our MFAH has acquired & displayed over the years. Every time is always a new experience, and I am truly proud of our museum district.

Nikita

"There are always flowers for those who want to see them" Henri Matisse 6 out of 5. One of the best fine arts museums in the USA. Contemporary art exhibition is amazing, want to return for the third time and I will.

Stephanie Nguyen

Always a great time here at the Houston art museum. Although their prices are steep I'm thankful that I still have my college ID to get that $5 discount. Parking here is crazy, I recommend parking inside the lots inside the museum buildings. If you know you will be here for a long time, I recommend carpooling and stay for 30 minutes for free or 30 minutes to a few hours for $10. I went to the van Gogh exhibit. Very interested in the type of paintings he used whether it were oil paintings or charcoal usage, the different techniques he used were very astonishing. They have free artwork made by students and other exhibits if you want to stay longer. This would be an extra charge. Pricey, but a great way of spending your day.

Nicole Hardy

Super fun, even to take the kids to. The environment was quiet, but there were all sorts of artwork and artifacts from all different cultures and eras of history. There was just too much to take in all in one day! We will definitely be back again and again.

Daniela de la Torre

One of the best if not the best museum in Houston! The curation is impecable… you can find all type of art since classical as Greek, Egyptian, Renaissance to modern Rothko, Miro… to contemporary James Turell, Cuz diez. A very complete museum. Pro tip: you can enter and go out as many times during the day as you like, so profit from that and take a break though the museum, you’ll need to rest your eyes to enjoy more. The Van Gogh/ Hockney exhibit is amazing! If you’re looking for a cultural day in Houston, go to this museum.

Tim Krimmel

Love this museum. So much great art and they only display like 10% at any given time do always something new to see!

Lisa S.

Spent the entire day here... And it was easy and fun. The parking garage is across the street underneath The Glassel. You have the pleasure of walking through The Sculpture Garden to get to The MFAH. The museum usually has two rotating exhibitions and a number of permanent collections with at from around the world that are regularly refreshed. The permanent collections are full of classics, including many renowned artistic works. There is a cafe on the premises. Lunch was surprisingly good. The security guards were friendly and knowledgeable. Become a member--it is the most cost-effective option. It gets you a $4 discount on parking and loads of other benefits: - Free year-round general admission - Free or discounted tickets to special exhibitions - Free or discounted lectures and programs - Discounted admission at Bayou Bend and Rienzi - Discounts at the MFA Shop - Discounted tickets to MFAH Films - Invitations to exhibition preview parties - Complimentary subscriptions to bimonthly Calendar and weekly e-newsletter

chandra shekar (PC)

Wonderful place to visit for gaining historical knowledge and information.

Laura Nguyen

Thursdays are free and the light tunnel is pretty cool. If you're not an art fanatic it's not going to be very interesting except for the special exhibitions but you usually have to pay for extra for it.

Courtney Reynolds

I went to the MFA for my art class. The exhibits were amazing. I was in awe at how many artists the museum has. Not to mention the multiple sculptures that were on display. I would definitely love to go back. Especially since they were opening up another section while I was visiting.

D'Quincy Robinson

The museum is always great... Enjoyed a nice afternoon at this museum. Met some nice people while taking in some works of art. It was indeed a pleasant experience.

Cheryl Kaufman

Van Gogh exhibit with some lesser know works and a couple of classics. One whole room is reproductions... Which is frustrating, as is the way the audio tour is set up where you have to climb over people to access audio. Interactive kids' room is best part.

William Houser

A truly wonderful experience for art and history lovers everywhere. Although the building is big, and is a tad bit difficult to navigate through, you'll at least have great pieces of art to stare at while you find your way around.

Drummer Wife Life w/Mahani Maldonado

It's one of my most favorite places to just be here, in Houston. The cafe is excellent, the art is broad, and the atmosphere is so peaceful.

Diana Burgos

Beautiful art. I am not to fond of the set up for the separation of different art work; I felt like I was walking in a maze. And there was one particular security guard made me feel uncomfortable. I use a walker I have my grandson who is not even to and my daughter was with me and this security guard just talked to us as if though we were going to steal something. But other than that I did enjoy myself but was not able to see all of the art it is a pretty big Museum.

Jorge Chavez Anselmi

Nice place , it’s cheaper buying city pass

Dredle Dredle

Van Gogh exhibit and interactive room was AWESOME! Be prepared for crowds on weekends, or go during the week to escape the bustle. Love it! This place always feels like home

Russell Roy Tritico

This review is mainly for the sculpture garden across the street from the museum. The sculptures are exquisite. I recommend this for anyone. It is free and beautiful. There is also the Cloud Column that is quite a sight. It is from the same sculptor as the Bean in Chicago.

Jennifer Lane

Important/excellent Gordon Parks exhibition on view when I visited. The whole museum is too big to see in one visit but don’t miss this this stop when I’m Houston!

michael ta

Love the building and the large exhibit space. My favorite is the bamboo exhibit. What a great wya to use the nice tall space. Great museum!

Rachel Blanke

The MFAH is one of my favorite museums in the country. It has world class exhibits and wonderful staff. Update - Still the best! My kids love the tunnels that connect the buildings and the sculpture garden. I love all the new exhibits and how beautiful the buildings are!

Alan Morlan

It's a beautiful campus. Parking is always easy, for me. The exhibits are intriguing. The permanent collection always surprises me. I see and feel something different each visit. The new Glassell School of Art building is stunning and we a have bean!

Dawn Callahan

My peace. I love the museum. So much so that during my last visit, signed up for a membership. Great social scene a few times a year. Experienced many exhibits here. Well worth the visit.

Jorge Galvan

A Van Gogh, Winterhalter, Gris, great great permanent exhibition, not to mention the MC Escher exhibition they presented until 5 September 2022. Just great!

Gabe R

An amazing and educational experience! We paid about $42 for a family of 6 (2 adults, 15yr, 11yr, 9yr, 5yr). Be ready to walk! Admission covers 2 buildings with 2-3 stories of art!! An underground tunnel connects the 2. Rich historical items and artifacts, from statues, to paintings, to clothing to utensils and much more. You definitely need several hours to half a day to throughly see and take it all in. If you love art and history, you will not be dissapointed. Our smallest kids would lose interest but we would talk about some of the history behind the art or how we read about those times and they would quickly regain interest.

Brett Jones

Great museum with lots of items. It has two main wings. The fine art painting collection is reasonably well rounded. It has a number of Picassos and a Dali. It's a general collection. Worth seeing. Enjoy.

MaryBeth Thayer

Great collections from the ancient past to the present. Wide variety of atwork of all genres: water colours, oil paintings, drawings, sculpture, etc. A one day visit won't do it justice. It is alot to take in and all of it enjoyable. Handicap accessible. Friendly helpful staff. There are plenty of restrooms. There is a gift shop and a restaurant/eatery. For all ages.

Christina Thompson

You really need two full days to walk through this! There was so much amazing pieces! I recommend doing a guided tour.

Patti G

Great museum. We enjoyed this museum,and we're excited to see several Picasso's.

S. R. J.

Beautiful, entertaining museum, with rare pieces, and helpful autoguide provided for some galleries. Was there for the temporary exhibition "Vincent Van Gogh: His Life in Art". Breathtaking!!

Michael Duncan

I have seen some amazing exhibits here. The Degas exhibit took my breath away. The Van Gogh exhibit was more than I could have imagined. Take a day and walk this museum. You can spend some time with the Masters.

Dave Harvey

A true Houston treasure. Makes for a great Sunday afternoon, or even a quick break from appointments in the Medical Center. Convenient parking and access to light rail.

Raquel Hernandez

Another GREAT exhibit (s)! I LOVE coming to MFAH. Also, the staff is incredibly friendly and they've added more parking across the street (underground). I will be back for more!

D Clark

I LOVE this museum!! Thursdays are free admission! Artwork from many different time periods and well known artists are available to be seen!

Jeremy Thompson

This is by far one of my favorite museums in Houston. They have so many different exhibits and collections of art from paintings, to statues, to ancient artifacts that will have somebody who isn’t even a fan of art giving their opinion on which piece they like the most. The rich cultures on display and the pieces dating back to before the Americas were even founded make this museum so breathtaking and an amazing place to visit.

Ronda Walker, MA, ATR-BC

The Van Gogh exhibit was amazing. I really enjoyed learning more details about his life. The display of his favorite artist tools was one of many favorites.

Osula Lam

I spent 1.5 hours at this museum. They have quite the collection of jewelry and gold from all over the world. Parking is a pain so I went to this and the Museum of Natural Sciences one right after the other. Their cafe is closed due to COVID. Make sure you take a map or you might miss some of the exhibits. I couldn't bring the map up through their website. I would say their collection is comparable to the Arts Museum in San Antonio, but the one in Dallas is a lot more impressive. All the fancy jewelry at this museum makes it worth it though.

Glenn Lovitz

Went with a family group for the Alberto Giacometti special exhibit. I did not find it very compelling. Otherwise, I guess I fulfilled my once or twice yearly MFAH visit!

Sean Cody

Great place to bring the family. Amazing works of art to look at and experience. Interactive exhibits for the kids. Friendly staff. Worth the money for the annual membership

Pablo Diablo

My favorite museum in Houston: The Menil was closed due to renovation so we ended up here. First of all, go on a Thursday as it is gratis that day....park in the covered parking to keep your car from feeling like a freaking oven when you return to it after your visit. They have some very cool collections of art here....totally enjoyed my visit...we were there during the Big Bamboo exhibition which looked very cool but was ridiculously over-priced, needless to say, we skipped it....other than that this place rocked!

Kat Akers

We went to see the Obama portraits and stayed for the Escher exhibit! Every bit was awesome! Lots of walking though. Thank goodness I wore my chucks!

Zoltan Gagyi Palffy

Very nice museum, although I had too little time to spend there.

Ed Callahan

The collection is a diverse, carefully selected cross section of human cultures, highlighting the amazing diversity of arts across the globe. This is a museum not to be missed.

Michael Thorson Jr.

I took my daughters for the first time and they absolutely loved it! We didn't have enough time to see everything so we'll definitely be going back.

Amelia Cruz

Great experience! Enjoyed everything about it!

Rahul Gawale

I could spend whole day looking at the amazing sculptures and paintings here. Must go place if you love fine arts .

James Xu

We visited the museum several times over the past few years. Every time, there is something different. Even the permanent exhibition worth a couple of visits. There are so many to see in the museum and you will never find there is enough time to see them all in one day.

Nik

My favorite museum in Houston. They always have amazing exhibits and a huge variety of painting from the various time periods.

Love It Or Chuck It Reviews

Beautiful and wonderful place to visit if you a few hours to enjoy your own company, family, friends or even a nice place for a day date. It was a Thursday when we went and I couldn't believe it was FREE! It was a really great afternoon to see beautiful art and be apart of the Houston area that I love so much. @loveitorchuckit Reviews vote at this location and event at 85% with a Love it! See more place and product reviews @LoveItOrChuckIt on Instagram #3.3MillionViews

Kyle Broussard

We are members of the museum and it is well worth it. The quality and diversity of the exhibits will impress. Give it a go on a Thursday when there is free admission. There are also great limited time exhibits that pass through. Here are a few pictures from the Tudor to Windsor exhibit.

Halle lu-JAH

Con: Parking can be tricky if youre not familiar with the area. Pro: Everything was so beautiful, and so much history, from the Greco-Roman period, Egyptian artifacts etc The Biblically themed paintings was what I loved the best...makes some of the stories come alive. (Not that they aren't true in the 1st place 😄). Go. You'll love it. PRO TIP: Wear comfy shoes as you'll be walking quite a bit on hard floors.

Marta Philippe

Great museum, the new building is incredible, they put very good exhibitions.

Priscilla Chavez

Took my daughter as a gift for her 20th B-Day at her request to see the Vincent van Gogh - His Life in Art Exhibition and it was awesome. Although we almost missed the companion display "Van Gogh up close" being that it was in another room away from the exhibit, Im glad that we looked into the room ourselves because there was no-one who directed you to that room once leaving the gift shop. The pop-up shop had really nice items of Vincent van Gogh and reasonably priced.

Amanda Ward

My favorite place in Houston. They have new exhibits all the time. The permanent galleries are full of interesting pieces, and I can find something new that catches my eye every time.

Ethan Petuchowski

Been here twice so far and the architecture is great. Spent a few hours each time but I’ve still seen a fraction of the whole collection.

Rene Casas

Love this museum! What a great collection of all the great painters from this era. Must try the city pass! Good savings...

Liz E.

I went to see the Impressionist paintings on loan from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. I loved it! The exhibit was well planned. Layout, lighting and spacing were good. The selections were awesome. Grouping by theme was very informative. Outside the exhibit, the museum pieces are beautiful and delightful to see. Again, good layout. I hope to return soon for an all day visit.

Chernobog Hel

With approximately 6,500 pieces of art display in 2 different buildings: Caroline Wiesss Law and Audrey Jones Beck. Each buidings has 3 levels, connected by The Wilson Tunnel located ad lower level (the tunnel is the only way to move to another building). The museum conducts art work from different contries (Asia, Islamic, African...); European Art 1200-1940

Kylie Auzenne

There is so much to see at this museum! Be aware that you will be walking for a few hours, but there are plenty of benches to sit on while you walk through the exhibits. It is absolutely stunning how huge the buildings are. Make sure you get a map so you don’t miss out on anything!

RVF360

It is very interesting place. For free during holidays. There is a parking spot in the building and is 18 dollars per 4 hours. Nice view and location. About the museum: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), located in the Houston Museum District, Houston, is one of the largest museums in the United States.The permanent collection of the museum spans more than 6,000 years of history with approximately 64,000 works from six continents. The museum benefits the Houston community through programs, publications and media presentations. Each year, 1.25 million people benefit from museum's programs, workshops and resource centers. Of that total, more than 500,000 people participate in the community outreach programs. Collections: With more than 62,000 works of art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has the largest and most diverse art collection in the Southwestern United States. The majority of the museum's collection lie in the areas of Italian Renaissance painting, French Impressionism, photography, American and European decorative arts, African and pre-Columbian gold, American art, and post-1945 European and American painting and sculpture. Other facets of the collection include African-American art and Texas painting. Emerging collection interests of modern and contemporary Latin American art, Asian art, and Islamic art continue to strengthen the museum's collection diversity. As a result of its encyclopedic collection, the museum ranks nationally among the top ten art museums in attendance.

Kirsten Hansen (Obi's Mommy)

We went for a film viewing and it was an awesome experience! The docents are super helpful. Parking is free after 5 on Thursdays which is groovy. I can't wait to head back for the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit.

j. vince

Aside from the current construction across the street, this is really a great place to get away from the busy, the bustle, and especially the heat! They are always working hard to bring in amazing exhibits from around the world, and each one you go to see leaves you with new appreciation and knowledge.

Dorian Primes

Super interesting and lovely place to visit! There's many cool exhibits, I loved it.

Chris Briggs

This was a fun outing, especially viewing the Van Gogh exhibits. There were some of his works from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, both located in the Netherlands. The museum also included Native American, South American and African art exhibits. The details on some of the Ethiopian carvings were almost unbelievable. We spent about four hours touring all exhibits in both buildings and it was money well spent. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

Danielle Ojeabulu

The Obama Portrait exhibit was a great experience for me and my children.

Isabel Parra

Beautiful building! Being in front of paintings by Monet, Van Gogh and Cezzanne is always a memorable experience...

Claudia W.

One of the most exquisite places in Houston. I like to bring a paper and pen to jot down any ideas that come to mind. As a student with a tight budget, I enjoy coming on Thursdays, since MFAH is free from 10am-9pm. However, feel free to visit on other days to support MFAH. The Impressionist Gallery is my favorite.

Steve Vice

Always love visiting MFAH. It's one of our favorite destinations in Houston. We're looking forward to visiting the new building when it's completed.

Dace Lucia Kidd

One of the best art museums in United States

Justin Sadler

Amazing experience. First time visitors but we loved it. Will definitely be back for more!

Teryn W

I flew to Houston on a Sunday for a business trip, so I decided to visit the MFAH when I arrived. I was blown away! It’s a stunning collection and campus. The museum’s layout can indeed be confusing, but I actually kind of enjoyed that part. It made for a bit of an interesting and fun experience; stumbling upon unexpected smaller rooms with beautiful works. The maps are helpful for navigation when needed, so I suggest keeping it handy on your phone or picking one up at the front. I really enjoyed both the permanent and temporary exhibitions. Make sure to check out the gold exhibits. I wish I had more time there since it’s massive and I felt like I barely touched the surface after a couple of hours. Truly a world class museum, and definitely a great place to go to escape the heat and humidity. I recommend using the audio guide that’s accessible on your own phone if you’re interested in a deeper dive into the pieces on display.

Diana Alcántara

If you like greek and Egyptian culture, this definitely would be your place to go. They have a lot of paintings that are breathtaking.

Malessa Babineaux

Awesome day spent at the museum! So much to see and appreciate.

Murphy Anderson

Had a terrific time seeing the Van Gogh exhibit with my Church family. Plan on visiting more often, it was to much to see with the time we had. Ate a nice lunch in the cafeteria downstairs. Everyone I encountered was pleasant and knowledgeable about the exhibits.

Lisa Allen

It's amazing museum . Wonderful location . There are different area , location and beautiful different arts.

Edgar Román

Great colections of precolombinan art. Latin american and african. Amazing selection of paintings from the most renown artist. It's a must for the turists visitind houston.

Adriana Audrey

This was a great place to visit on a rainy day. The collections were inspiring. This place reminded me that i really I love art!

the Village 2.0

We love this place!!!! We literally spend hours here...especially on free Thursdays lol....the cafe is delicious as well....adult and kid friendly...many vegetarian options...delicious wine and sweets...heart art!!!

Homer Rubi

The museums here in Houston are top notch. I’ve travels world wide and have been to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, and this is in par or better than that. They always have new things and the display is great. 10 out of 10.

Mohit Gupta

Nice museum and very informative. Visit on Thursday evenings for free. They also have happy hour in Thurdays. Also, free parking in the garage as well after 5 PM. They also have many events happening all the time. Check out their calendar on the website for latest events.

Ralph Salmoni

Great exhibits. Friendly staff and well organized museum.

Paul Frederick Chiongson

Love this place, the setup is quite navigable and the flow though to different gallerries is easy. I throughtly enjoyed their collection

Siobhan Hutchinson

I was in Houston last October and I was so impressed with the Museum! The art was beautiful, the lay out made sense and the cafe/restaurant on the bottom floor was so delicious (although a bit expensive). I would definitely go again - and if you get a chance check out the sculpture garden across the street.

Olga Shuplova

It’s a really great museum and fantastic exhibition “Monet to Matisse: Impressionism to Modernism from the Bemberg Foundation “👍🏻 …

breanna garcia

This is a nice museum in the Museum District of Houston, and the staff and security guards were friendly and well-informed. I saw the Van Gogh exhibit on display, which, unsurprisingly, was extremely crowded (we waited in line about an hour to get into the museum) but lovely all the same. The rest of the museum was delightfully empty, probably due to the crowd being at the Van Gogh exhibit, and I enjoyed it more because of this.

Yaser Ammar

A project by Steven holl, pure and elegant

Sophia F.

It was worth it. Art works from amazing and highly recognized artists, hundreds of different paintings to see… I really enjoyed it. Overall, museum was not too busy and the online ticketing experience was very convenient.

Julie Garcia

Really awesome museum, alot to see

T’Keyah Nichols

The live music, dancing and the unique exhibits are a sight to be seen. I went on a week day and it was free

Jeff Mack (Mack36)

I'm a member so I go here all the time, whether it's a new exhibit, a film or just to have a place to walk around inside fir a bit. Closed Monday's and insanely crowded on free admission Thursday. There's multiple buildings so you can easily spend a full day walking around the museum. They also have a theater downstairs that shows new and old films. You can check the website for screenings.

Brad Apples

Very nice exhibitions with a lot of space to move around and view. Very professional staff Notably Rebecca was very helpful with my queries about the place.

Kayla Smith

This museum has some incredible collections. There is definitely enough to visit several times. I only had about five hours during my visit, and I was not able to see everything. I will go back the next time I am in Houston!

Abdullah Afridi

You have to go for the van Gogh exhibit. It's stunning and super interesting too. It's not difficult to see that the Museum put a lot of effort into making sure there was a journey that the viewer could follow and emerge from bearing a general knowledge about the life, art, and connection between the two of van Gogh. The exhibit is only open til mid summer so capitalize on it while it's there. The rest of the museum is also really nice. The American art, gilded age objects, and Renaissance sculptures are also really interesting. All of the art was also nicely captioned and I left the museum knowing more about art than I did before. Overall, it was a valuable and fun experience.

Tamara Harden

Thursdays are free museum days. This was a large museum, with a lot of different types of collections. Very much enjoyed it.

Neil Planick

Saw the Escher exhibit. Awesome. However the building/complex design is terrible especially with children/strollers etc. You have to go up and down stairs and elevators to get to the various exhibits, and forget about finding the bathrooms.

issac garza

The community day with free admission on Thursdays is perfect. Check out all the general exhibts and there are so many really beautiful pieces to see and appreciate. Then the food truck next door with free drinks to help close up the night. Great for friends family and just relaxing a bit and getting a good weekend started.

Alex Yu

I love this museum, spent two day and really had a good time there. Lots of great works for you to explore and the museum is always free for the permanent collection.

Official iGamer

Royal portraits exibit is amazing and. Must see before its gone! Staff was friendly and always helpful

Pamela Dennis

Went to see the Oscar Dela Renta exhibit, it was FABULOUS! There is quite a bit of construction in the area, so beware. Parking was plentiful but not free, It is however discounted w a member. We will be coming back.

Rafael De Hoyos

Always love coming to see the new and permanent exhibits. Haven't really experienced over crowding but parking can be a little tricky

Jessica Tinker

Visited during the final week of the Oscar de la Renta exhibit. Fantastic space, but parking is a challenge.

Madelyn

Check out the “Home - So Different, So Appealing” exhibit before it ends on January 21, 2018. Very well done with some very thought provoking pieces and powerful stories. Makes you pause and think of what makes a home, what life is like for the many without, and how striving for a home changes you. Make sure to see the piece of a sliver of a home, the piece made of clay, and the conversation between father and son in their different homes.

Denise Ortiz

Loved the Alebrijes exhibition

David Ayrapetyan

One of my favorite places in Houston. It has very open feel to it. Within three buildings, you can find art for your taste. I prefer American late 1800’s as far as paintings. I also enjoy reading the wise sayings on African shamans’ canes. If you have not been, definitely check it out.

Jayme Hunt

The MFA is always bringing in great exhibitions. I share a duo membership with a friend and it’s an excellent value! I love being able to drop in whenever I want. The lectures and films are also top notch.

DrZellman

Am amazing collection, what I should expect from a Texas art museum.

Michal D.

This museum really surprised me. I absolutely enjoyed their collection of Abstract expressionism. It makes sense to visit this museum just to see paitings of Rothko, Pollock, Krasner, de Kooning and more. But of course museum has much more to see. Also rooms with European paintings are beautiful.

Michael McCarthy

Visited when it was the first Sunday of the month and it was free! Must visit , great artwork and more

Michiel Buitelaar

Very nice. Great & enjoyable place. Why not 5 stars? Because the collection is somewhat fragmented, and there is not much of a story line. Still, several very enjoyable hours to be had here. Beautiful place.

Michelle Kyle

VAN WOW! This museum is huge.. so much to look at..I'm glad i started in the van gogh exhibit .. my only complaint was the placement of the listing boxes (these little players that you have to guide you.. the boxes were on the wall alot of time next to the painting.. ) they were always blocked by people.. nothing to indicate they were even there ( lots of time I had to go back after walking away to discover I've issued it.. (hint make then suspended from the ceiling )..other wise all were beautiful

Doug Audirsch

We joined the Houston Museum of Fine Arts this year. It's our first time to join. We have visited it in the past, but this year we decided we want to go more frequently. It has been worth it because there is plenty to look at Everytime you go. I particularly enjoy the Remingtons that were originally acquired by the Hogg family.

varadha raj

It’s really nice place to spend 4-6 hrs , lot of collections from each culture especially collections from African and Indian is nice

Samantha Strahan

It was a fun experience except the flow of the museum is confusing. I wasn't sure where to start or where to go once I got in the maze.

Maria R

One of my favorite museums in Houston. They’re doing a lot of construction around the area, so it will probably look even nicer soon! With a membership you get free admission for the year and free tickets to exhibitions too, definitely worth the money even if you just go twice. Today we saw the bamboo exhibit and the India Jodhpur exhibit, must visit!

Sehmus Ozden

It's a great place to visit for spending the weekend. It consists of 3 separate buildings that are connected from underground. If you want to see every piece of art entire day might not be enough. Entrance is free every first weekend of each month if you have a Bank of America debit or credit card.

Kate Block

Love MFAH. Getting a membership is a good deal. If you're interested in any special exhibits and go even just twice a year you earn your money back. Temporary and permanent exhibits are very well curated.

Roy Cormier

There is always a World to discover around the next bend. One can never go wrong with a membership, new exhibits will come and you'll be back to see them. Always take advantage to go on opening nights or when the artist is on hand to preview the works. And don't forget to wonder through the gift shop. Happy discovering....

Alejandro Gonzalez

Awesome place, my only complaint is the school bus entrance is not easy to find, maybe have better signs pointing to it, wish the guided tours were 90 minutes instead of 60 minutes, there is so many amazing things to see for only 60mins.

Junior Soto

This was a great time. My friend and I were in Houston for a short time and decided to check out the museum. So much to see!

Marcus P

Always like going to the MFAH. Great way to spend several hours.

Carla K

Went on free Thursday with some family from out of town. This museum is so great.

Angela Weirauch

The MFAH always has inspiring special exhibits in addition to the amazing permanent collection. The staff is courteous and very helpful. There are 3 parking garages very near the museum. Directions are clearly marked so you can get around and through the museum easily.

Kanga Kangoga

It's always wonderful to see world renowned art pieces and the greatest thing about this museum is its proximity to other popular attractions in Houston. I am from out of state so another visit would be a longer drive for me however I feel that the time and monetary investment is more than worth it.

Stacey

Went to see the Vincent Van Gogh exhibition with the family. It was very crowded but totally worth the long lines. I would definitely recommend getting the free audio device. It really added a lot of interesting information. We spent over an hour admiring the beautiful paintings and drawings. I loved how the exhibition was set up to travel through time of Van Gogh's life. The last room was everyone's favorite. Don't forget to see the interactive exhibition after the main tour. Wow. It was fun for kids and adults. We got some cute photos and watched the little ones making their own art. We had a nice brunch at the cafe and on the way out walked through several galleries. There's really too much to see in one day. If you're driving into town park at the museum parking garage on Montrose. The walk to the main museum isn't far and there are some neat statues to see on the way.

Bogdan Beloborodov

The lady that complained about being “mother-shamed” is a total clown and needs to stay at home if she’s so scared of human interaction… sad sad person SHE is 😂

Jim Lewis

See Van Gogh's work evolve over the years - and get REALLY cool as he slipped further into madness. Don't miss the interactive room. It is NOT just for kids.

portia boldin

Wow, what an awesome museum. Spend the whole day there and the Gem collection was unbelievable. A must see in Houston.

phil woods

Such a exhilarating experience....both shows were 'show stoppers'...Bacon's Late Paintings and Soul of a Nation are mist sees!!!

Jan Bush

Great museum. Wonderful collections. Spent 4-hours and still have much to see. Looking forward to seeing more of their art.

LaRanita04

Everything is always clean, you can learn a lot. Only thing I hated, finding a decent parking space since they have construction. But overall is great.. Also I like the fact that from time to time they have different kind of expositions.

A. G.

Under 12 get in free, go get them kids some culture . It's nice and quiet and a very soothing place to go see some pretty pictures of the inside of the house and the other one is a good time for you to come to. Art is the best and I am not too smart, but I live to come here and I always feel better after the visit. No touching.

Sehara Perez

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston has a wonderful collection of art! It is everything you want an art museum to be. I find myself visiting throughout the year due to revolving exhibits. Several Picasso pieces are part of the permanent collection. Don't forget to hop across the street to the free sculpture garden!

Travis Waggoner

Long line to see the Van Gogh exhibit. Sally Mann's show was excellent.

Wayne M Smith

Amazing Contemporary Art Museum featuring contemporary art exhibitions that tour through Houston.

Emperor Palpatine

This place is amazing, free every Thursday! I love the collections. So much is free to the Public!

Ryan Cottrell

I've gone a handful of times now, mostly just to see the exhibits. Saw the royals exhibit and the Van Gogh exhibit, and stuff a few years ago. Impressive collections and worth a visit, whether you're from here or just visiting. Lines can be long for exhibits, especially on Saturdays.

Keith Sanders

It is a large well curated museum. There are lots of information and even audio you can listen to from there website. They just had a great Picasso exhibit, and now they're wrapping up a large impressionist exhibit while they begin one on Escher. It is a really big place that you can enjoy many visits to.

Suzi Bianco

Nice place to spend an afternoon. Displays a wide range of artistic artifacts from different time periods, including a few pieces by famous artists such as Picasso and Monet. The building's architecture is also a sight in itself. Temporary exhibits are always interesting.

Pushpa Shenoy

The bambu exhibit surpassed my expectations. The exhibits from Jodhpur India blew my mind away. Beautiful.

Esad Yusuf KALENDER

All the staff were really friendly and there was a good environment inside with a little hard to figure organized rooms. Their special part of van gogh "Van gogh up close" was a really fun experience. They even put up with me childish ways of dancing in front of the cameras and ruining Van Goghs interactive painting with face tats lol

The Millers

I always enjoy my visit. It can be difficult to navigate and I am always missing a couple of the buildings. Better maps would help.

Bruno Cateni

Fun, peaceful and beautiful. The tunnels between buildings make it easy and convenient though you have to know about it ...entrance are in the main building and the cafe... the staff was very understanding with us about using a west side entrance of law building.

gamedesignerj

Friendly staff! All the exhibits were really nice

Eric Tucker

Really nice. It took us almost 4 hours to go through it all, which is a great and detailed museum without going through the additional exhibits. You need an easy 2 hours to go through the levels and both buildings.

Jonathan Zapata

This is my favorite museum in Houston. Always has amazing exhibits as well as engaging opportunities like studies, presentations, and guided tours. Go down and see the Turrell tunnel on your way to the other side of the museum. People often forget that there is also a MFAH Films section and theater where you can watch indie films and foreign films.

E M

What an incredible gem this is. My favorite pieces were the Remington paintings. I wish they would develop a good audio guide.

Sharon Key

I go when there is a new exhibit. I've been to the museum countless of times usually on Thursday evening. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They are mostly volunteers that guide folks throughout the museum. The last visit was for the Obama portrait exhibit. The portraits were gorgeous.

Haruka Meyer

General admission is free on Thursday! But I still recommend buying a ticket online. This MFA is really big, clean, and well organized.

Kayleigh Evans

Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists and I was thrilled about this exhibit and even the kids section was so fun and whimsical.

Nemo Solis

Very beautiful art and a beautiful structure. If you are lookimg for a place to study art, this is a great place. However, I would not take kids as some of the paintings have a lot of nudity. The food at the café was also good. All around this was a great experience.

Tristan Sims

I visited the museum this time primarily to see and experience the Big Bambú exhibit. It was amazing. There is a long line (expect a 30 minute wait unless you go early). And it leaves soon, so go check it out! That ticket counts as general admission, so see the other collections. There seems to be a lot more to see now, and the layout allows freedom of movement. I do wish there were more standard exhibits like the Big Bambú (not necessarily to walk across, but walk through). Overall, a good time for all family.

Grin Thompson

This museum has alot of unique art exhibits that unfortunately are not part of the free museum Thursdays. Because of this going to this museum to see everything can get a little pricey. The free day is also really busy so get there early. There's a sculpture park right across the street from here which is nice to walk around in and has seating if you want to talk.

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