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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston    

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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is the largest cultural institution in the southwest region of the United States. The Museum’s encyclopedic …

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Feb 22, 2025
The MFAH is one of our favorite museums. Their collection is spread across three large buildings, and there's really something for everyone here. It would be hard to see everything in a day; I'd reco…Full review by volcanogirl
Feb 3, 2025
The museum is beautiful and big! The staff is super friendly and helpful. The Gauguin exhibit is a must see!! Le Jardinière is one of the best museum restaurants in the US...walking it off at MFAF…Full review by MCMDM1979
Dec 5, 2024
Some people would never guess, but one of the biggest and best Art Museums in the world is in Houston Tx! There are often special exhibits there, but just the permanent art is amazing. You can spend …Full review by Judith E
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One of the Museum District's hallmark institutions, this museum is outstanding, balancing a collection of excellent Western ar…
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), located in the Houston Museum District, Houston, is one of the largest museums in th…
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Established:1900
Located:1001 Bissonnet
Director:Gary Tinterow
Type:Art museum, institute, library, sculpture park

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Less than 2 miles towards downtown (other side of I-69) is an area referred to as “Lower Montrose”, near the University of Saint Thomas and Rothko Chapel. You will find lots of …
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Less than 2 miles towards downtown (other side of I-69) is an area referred to as “Lower Montrose”, near the University of Saint Thomas and Rothko Chapel. You will find lots of vintage stores, artsy stores and unusual restaurants. This is a unique area unlike what’s found in most Texas cities.
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My boyfriend and I are planning to go by motorcycle, do you have lockers available to keep our helmets while we are …
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My boyfriend and I are planning to go by motorcycle, do you have lockers available to keep our helmets while we are visiting?
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I think their cloak room will keep them.
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My husband is a patient at MD Anderson. Does the museum have wheelchairs available or must we bring our own? …
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My husband is a patient at MD Anderson. Does the museum have wheelchairs available or must we bring our own? Also, generally is the museum easily accessible? Are private tours available for people with some walking limitations? TIA
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I would say that the museum in general is very accessible. I don’t know if they have wheelchairs, but it wouldn’t surprise me. I’m not sure how close you’ll be able to park, though ..
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Adults are $15, seniors $10, teens 13-18, $7.50 and children 12 and under free. Parking is an additional fee of $3 or so. Bank of America card holders can obtain one free admission …
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Adults are $15, seniors $10, teens 13-18, $7.50 and children 12 and under free. Parking is an additional fee of $3 or so. Bank of America card holders can obtain one free admission ticket. The sculpture garden across from the Law building is free.
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If I buy a ticket to get into the Kusama exhibit ($18) do I also need to buy a general admission ticket ($15)?
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Hi Jen, Museum general admission is included with your "Kusama: At the End of the Universe" ticket, as well as admission to the beautiful exhibition "High Society: The …
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Hi Jen, Museum general admission is included with your "Kusama: At the End of the Universe" ticket, as well as admission to the beautiful exhibition "High Society: The Portraits of Franz X. Winterhalter." We hope you also take a minute to check out the Kusama FAQs page on our website, so you can know what to expect from your experience. We hope you enjoy your visit!
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How much does it cost to visit the MFAH?
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Admission is $20 with a student ID. On Thursdays, visiting the MFAH Permanent Collections is free, and an ALL ACCESS ticket to visit the Permanent Collections and...
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