The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is one of the largest art museums in the United States. Located in the heart of the Museum District, the main campus comprises more than 300,000 feet of exhibition space spread across three buildings. Beyond the galleries, the Museum features the Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden, a tranquil garden oasis showcasing masterworks of 20th- and 21st-century sculpture. The MFAH permanent collection spans more than 6,000 years of history with approximately 70,000 works of art from six continents.
Location
1001 Bissonnet Street
Houston, Texas 77005
Phone
Hours
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed 11a–5p
Thu 11a–9p
Fri–Sat 11a–6p
Sun 12:30p–6p
Admission
Free admission Thursdays 11a–9p
MFAH Member Free
Adults (19+) $19
Seniors (65+) $16
College students (19+) $12
Youth (13–18) $12
Children (12 and younger) Free
Military Free
Tickets for special exhibitions have different prices, and the exhibition ticket includes general admission. Visit mfah.org for more information.
Campus size
Spanning 14 acres, the MFAH main campus comprises more than 300,000 square feet of exhibition space in the Audrey Jones Beck Building, Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, and Caroline Wiess Law Building. Beyond the galleries, the museum features the Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden, a tranquil garden oasis showcasing masterworks of 20th- and 21st-century sculpture. The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza and PNC Roof Garden adjoin the sculpture garden.
Free parking
On Thursdays, parking is free in all garages for MFAH visitors who arrive between 5p and 9p.
Paid parking
Available in three garages: an above-ground garage at 1144 Binz Street, an underground garage at 5101 Montrose Boulevard, and an underground garage at 5500 Main Street.
Visit mfah.org/parking for more information on parking fees. On Thursdays, parking is free in all garages for MFAH visitors who arrive between 5p and 9p.
Additional parking details
Parking Garage
1144 Binz Street
5500 Main Street
5101 Montrose Boulevard
Open 6a–11p daily
Accessibility
The MFAH strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all people, providing accessibility resources to support the needs of every visitor. Visit mfah.org/visit/accessibility-resources for more information.
Dining
The MFAH offers three dining options: Le Jardinier for fine dining; Café Leonelli for traditional Italian cuisine in a casual environment; and Café Leonelli at Glassell for snacks and beverages. Visit mfah.org/visit/dining-mfah for more information.
Retail
Private event/tours
The MFAH campus offers a variety of unique and elegant spaces for private events. For more information, please contact specialevents@mfah.org or 713.639.7754.