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Museum · Houston, Texas
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of the largest art museums in the United States, in the Museum District, with a collection from Antiquity to contemporary art and a sculpture garden.
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About Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is one of the largest art museums in the United States, with a collection of tens of thousands of works from Antiquity to contemporary art. It is in the Museum District, near Hermann Park.
The complex has three main buildings connected by lit tunnels: the Caroline Wiess Law Building, including an expansion designed by Mies van der Rohe; the Audrey Jones Beck Building, with European and American art; and the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, for modern and contemporary art. The collection includes Impressionist painting, pre-Columbian, African and Asian art, photography and Latin American art—one of the strongest collections in the country in that area.
Across the street, the Cullen Sculpture Garden by Isamu Noguchi features works by Rodin, Matisse and other sculptors.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to four hours.
Best time
In the morning on weekdays. There is a weekday when the permanent collection often opens free; the website indicates which day.
How to get there
By urban train, at the Museum District station, or by car, about 5 km from downtown.
Tip
Tunnels between the buildings have lighted walkways; use them to move between buildings without going out into the heat.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
What is the best-known collection at the MFAH?
The museum has Impressionist painting, pre-Columbian art and one of the strongest Latin American art collections in the United States.
Does the MFAH have free days?
On some weekdays, the permanent collection is free; check the website.
Where is the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston located?
In the museum district, about 5 km from downtown, with a nearby light rail station.