Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Art museum in Museum District, Houston, US.
The Museum of Fine Arts spreads across three buildings with 300,000 square feet of exhibition space displaying 80,000 artworks from six continents.
The Caroline Wiess Law Building, designed by architect William Ward Watkin, opened its doors in 1924 as the first structure of the museum complex.
The museum collections include European paintings, American decorative arts, Asian artifacts, and contemporary works representing diverse global artistic traditions.
Visitors can access the museum Wednesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Thursdays until 9 PM and free admission to permanent collections on Thursdays.
The Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden presents outdoor installations amid green spaces, connecting the museum's main campus buildings.
Location: Houston
Inception: 1900
Founders: Emma Richardson Cherry
Architects: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Isamu Noguchi, Rafael Moneo, William Ward Watkin
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: 5100 Montrose Boulevard 77006
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10:00-17:00; Thursday 10:00-21:00; Friday-Saturday 10:00-19:00; Sunday 12:15-19:00
Phone: +17136397300
Website: http://mfah.org
GPS coordinates: 29.72561,-95.39054
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
Houston combines culture, science, and entertainment. The Space Center showcases space technology, while museums present art and natural sciences. Parks and sports facilities complement the urban offerings. The city features theaters, an aquarium, and historical architecture in the Heights district.
Houston combines science institutions, museums and urban parks. Space Center presents space exploration, while natural science and art museums display international collections. Parks and gardens provide recreation within city limits.
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