Museum of Fine Arts Houston

Houston enjoys a marvelous selection of museums and MFAH is a must see! Whether you’re a local or a visitor to Houston their website can easily fill you in on current exhibits. There’s always something interesting to experience.

Visited the Fine Arts museum after about 10 years. The traveling exhibit currently is steel cars, which I wasn’t particularly interested in. Military discount and student discount available for $ 10. Free admission all day Thursdays and they are open until 9pm.
Easily spent 3 hours here, even without seeing the special exhibit. Houston houses some beautiful artwork that is definitely worth seeing. My favorite exhibit is the impressionists, but if you like art there’s something for everyone. Historical, Texan, modern. There’s a small café if you’re looking for lunch. Parking is free across the street (get there early) or it’s $ 6 in their parking garage.
Clean facility with helpful staff. Great thing to do on a rainy day.

I went to a screening at Beck’s Brown Theatre. The Core program mapped Houston on the international art scene, before the CAM. It is well-​respected and renowned, keeping Houston still mapped among the NYC art world. I was part of the high art scene of NYC, and moved here to Houston so that’s why I have this perspective.
The screening was of 3 short films by 3 different artists currently in the Core. It was very interesting. They held my attention, and I’m not that genre of art buff. The after-​screening talk was super brief, but very good quality. The Core curator-​in-​residence did a good job. I didn’t feel like I was outside of NYC, where things have often felt disappointingly populist and low brow in art dialogue quality to me. Low brow is not my kind of art, unless meaningfulness is infused.
The introductions before the film were good too.
Lastly, I grabbed a coffee at the museum café. Loved the caramello! It was a decadent treat, but I’m no connoisseur on coffee.
I am glad Café Express is no longer there. They did a good job being in a museum. Quality was good, but offerings seemed odd for the art world. When I saw they were gone, I was worried there would be a schlock of a replacement, w the façade of quality, but not the reality. I can only attest to enjoying the caramello. I want to return and try many of the desserts. The recognizable Italian desserts did not look clunky, tourist quality! So, that is very promising.

I love Austin. But it does lack world class museums. This is not the case in Houston.
I’ve been to MFAH several times and it’s a delight.
This time, we can for the Deco Nights and Sculpted in Steel exhibits. Both were small but wonderfully curated.
They also have a fine exhibit of Egyptian art and artifacts as permanent exhibit.
Just a lovely way to spend the afternoon.

# To the Budget Traveler: The Museum is FREE on Thursdays
This is a world class art museum and the building is very young. The architecture inside the building is beautiful, but not overwhelming, so that you can still focus on the art. The Greek and Roman collection is thorough and so is the art from Early modern Europe.
There were several really famous pieces from the 20^th century impressionist artists, but I wish there was more. I would have loved to see the work of more 20^th century artists such as Salvador Dali and Diego Rivera. Nevertheless, a great experience, encompassing a wide range of art. Something for everybody.
The underground tunnels of this museum, taking you across streets to different buildings are astounding. And I hear that there is a project in the works for another extension that will open in the spring of 2019. I plan to come back again to see the museum then. Right now they don’t have enough room to display all of the art that the museum owns. I hope that in 2019 I will see more of those 20^th century artists whose painting always become etched in my brain.

The MFA is one of those places you have to visit at least once if you live in Houston. I love coming here on Thursdays because it’s free! Went to see the sights a few weeks ago and I really enjoyed myself. There’s so much to see! Don’t forget to take the underground tunnel so you can explore both buildings. There’s a neat sarcophagus on the second floor of the building where the MFAH shop is located that kids will love seeing. The escalator there is a bit steep, so be warned if you are wearing a child in a carrier like I was– should have taken the elevator!
I love how the docents are ON IT at this museum. It is super frustrating to me when I’m at a classy museum and I actually see people lean in and touch/​breathe on priceless works of art (can you believe it– at the Louvre?!). That definitely won’t happen here because every security person that I saw was scanning the room with eagle eyes.
Parking– the parking is free in the lot off of Bissonnet. It’s also extremely cramped and limited. You won’t have issues parking if you arrive close to opening hour, but it definitely fills up fast!

Great museum with large hallways and rooms filled with diverse pieces. I’m not huge into the details of art such as the style and time period etc, so can’t detail any of that in my review but I did enjoy slowly walking through the halls and taking in the exhibits. My favorite medium is watercolor but didn’t see any of that. They did have paintings made with a dot technique which I really liked! When I visited they had a photography collection curated/​photographed by high school students in the area that documents the daily lives of Houston residents. I found my favorite piece of the entire museum in this one photograph of a ghost bike. The story is what really moved and intrigued me.

I came here for the James Turrell lighting space but stayed for the art exhibits they had on the 2^nd floor too. Lots of classical paintings here along with statues of royalty, roman gods, and other religious and political features. Benches located in almost all exhibits so you can sit down and reflect/​talk about the art you’re seeing. They have more modern art displayed on the 1^st floor. I also paid an extra $ 8 to see their «Sculpture By Steel» exhibit which showed arts designed in the «Art Deco» style. Great classic cars on display with that one of a kind look. They even had a vintage looking Bugatti there too.

I saw a film here last night and I know it’s not MFAH’s fault but there were two middle aged guys chatting through the whole film. I didn’t bother me so much until my fiancé complained afterwards. Had I known she was irritated, I would have said something to those idiots. I don’t understand how people can be so incognizant and classless.
To say something positive: I’m always in awe when I see or go into the MFAH building knowing that Mies Van der Rohe was its architect. He put the frame in the outside to allow more space within. He also designed the Barcelona chairs you see in the lobby area.

Great museum. The gift shop is also very legit a great place to pick up interesting gifts for friends and family.
They have a number of rotating exhibits. Great art from brass work Circe 500 BC to Tiffany Stained glass. If you get a chance, take the trippy tunnel from one building to the other. Currently really cool Art Deco exhibit.
People who work there are very polite.
Free parking.

World Class Collection and For Free every Thursday. I’m In! Although I’m here today I’m looking forward to the classic car collection coming in two weeks here as well.

I always remembered coming here when I was younger for field trips while I was in school or my mother would take me and I never fully appreciated how much this museum had to offer until now.
I’ve been waiting for some exhibits to hit town and I finally had the chance to go and visit. I love Thursdays! Admissions are free and they close later than usual. There’s just so much to see and to be seen.
If you’re interested in history around the world or to see rare artifacts or just to learn more of who we are and where we come from then I definitely recommend stopping by and exploring around.
I can’t wait to come back! Definitely an eye opener!

This museum is huge and full of so much to see! A general admission of $ 15 got us each into both buildings which can be accessed without going outdoors. I thought that was a little pricey. Member get in for less, and they offer discounts for students and kids. Gratefully, parking was ample and free across the street. The leggo display in the entrance is cool and satisfies the kiddos (age 3 – 99) right away. Smart.
I really like other cultures, so it was nice to view the different art rooms displaying paintings, artifacts, jewelry, etc. of India, Africa, China, Japan, etc. So cool to see how there truly is nothing new under the sun!
Abstract, painting, photography… they have a little bit of everything. Paintings are my personal fave, but all of it was cool. Check it out. Make sure you block out a few hours to see everything. They have a café inside in case you get hungry as well. Enjoy!

First thing you see are white plastic buildings and towers. Looks legit. until you get up close and realize that they’re made of Legos, and you’re allowed to make your own towers! Whoa! Very cool!
I took a quick look around everything. Today was Thurs, so it was free admission except for the temporary exhibit. Pretty typical fine arts museum, but my favorite parts included the underground tunnel. I think it’s reminiscent of Drake’s «Hotline Bling» — a song that I don’t like but this visual was to be appreciated.
Also, in the Beck building, there was an exhibit of this guy who made replicas of famous paintings with slight differences. It was cool but also a bit overwhelming, like a huge «What’s the difference?» game.

It has some pretty solid art exhibits, the visiting exhibits are usually very interested (minus the Picasso-​Black & White expo). I have been meaning to go to the movies that they show but I haven’t gotten to it.
My review is for the mixed media events which I would rate as 3.5 stars. They have been entertaining, well organized & enjoyable. As long as you don’t get there too late, parking is available across the street from the main building.
It’s been an affordable event (20 $/​ticket), although I do wish that they would charge a little less for the alcohol. Also, I would suggest adding a few bar stations because it gets chaotic & unpleasant. There has been a few food truck options available around the vicinity of the museum.
Hopefully, the punch party on Friday is worth the ticket fee but I’m sure it will be a good time with some friends.

I’ve been to MFAH twice. Once on a Thursday and again during the Mixed Media Night. Both visits were free, but I still have not been able to cover the entire museum.
I’m not an artist, nor have I studied art, but I appreicate it. MFAH is an interesting place to explore. The James Turrell tunnel is easily my favorite installation, but I enjoy contemporary art, so I lean more towards that genre of work.
Everyone should visit MFAH at least once. General admission is free every Thursday and it’s open until 9pm. You can’t beat that. I look forward to visiting again in the near future.

This museum is AMAZEBALLS! They have awesome events all the time. Tonight was my first night attending the Mixed Media event. It was different from the others because tonight it was a FREE block party inside and outside. It had food trucks galore, dancing, dance battles in the middle of the dance floor and some pretty spectacular vibes from the 3 DJs. This was the place to be tonight. They clearly had at least 2,000 people in attendance.
If they do this again, bring some friends and GO! Nice crowd, great art & lots of cash bars.

Didn’t spent as much time as I would have liked, but I really enjoyed my afternoon here. Pretty reasonably priced, for an art museum — $ 15 for regular admission and $ 7.50 with my student ID.
I don’t remember how long the shadow monsters exhibit is supposed to be there, but it was a lot of fun. I also really liked seeing all the different Asian/​Islamic art in the Law building.

Houston is known for its Museum District, and MFAH is one of Houston’s best!
Great exhibits! On our most recent visit, we saw the Hapsburg Splendor exhibit and the Shadow Monsters installation. Upcoming exhibitions include a Mark Rothko retrospective and an exhibit of Roman Vishniac’s photographs (which I’m very much looking forward to seeing)!
They have EXTENSIVE collections. Pretty much anything you’re interested in, they have: African art, Asian art, American art, modern art, Greek and Roman, etc., etc.
They also have a theater and film program!
The museum sprawls across two buildings — the Audrey Jones Beck Building and the Caroline Wiess Law Building. Free parking lot across the street from the CWL Building on Binz. Just next to this parking lot is a free sculpture garden — the Cullen Sculpture Garden, which contains works by sculptors including Louise Bourgeois, Henri Matisse, and Auguste Rodin.
This museum has an extensive collection, great exhibits, gorgeous grounds and buildings, and wonderful films. Not to be missed.
It’s not cheap, but the museum is free on Thursday (and open late until 9 pm). Bank of America cardholders are allowed one free general admission to the museum as well.
If you like the museum and intend to go more than once a year, a membership is really the most economical option (if you intend to go to exhibits, which generally require an additional ticket on top of the general admission price). We’re members and intend to get the most out of it this year!

This is literally one of my favorite spots in Houston. Whether you need something nice to take the parents to or want to size up your date’s appreciation for the finer things in life, you won’t be bored here.
There’s a tunnel between the two halves and a free parking lot across the street from the law firm. Come early if there’s an event!
Last week, they did something particularly interesting. They held a fashion show that was a completion for the design students at the local school of fine arts. The place was as packed and high energy as I’ve ever seen it.
Lastly, on Thursday nights, shell sponsors admission so it’s completely free to the public. Come and enjoy! There’s typically a bar with well priced drinks.

Excelente museo. Tienen un oenetrable de soto que es maravilloso. Hasta houbuna exhibicion de John singer sargent. El personal es muy amable