The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, also known as MFAH, is one of the largest art museums in the United States. Its collections span roughly 6,000 years, so a visit can move from ancient works to contemporary art within a single day.
The museum sits at 1001 Bissonnet Street in Houston, Texas, in the Montrose area close to the city's museum district. It occupies several buildings, and moving between them is part of the experience, with each one offering a different mood and a different period of art.
What to expect
- Ancient to modern: galleries cover art from early civilisations through to today's work.
- Several buildings: plan to walk between them, and allow more time than you would for a single gallery.
- Contemporary art: the newer wings show work from recent decades alongside the older collections.
Planning your visit
The museum is well suited to a long afternoon or a full day, particularly if you want to see more than one building. Because the collections are broad, you may find it helpful to choose a few periods or areas in advance rather than trying to see everything. For current opening hours, admission details and exhibitions, contact the museum by phone at +1-713-639-7300 before you go.
Visitors staying in or around the museum district will find that the museum pairs well with other cultural institutions nearby, making it easy to build a full day of museums and galleries in one part of the city.