The new addition to the MFAH is extraordinary. The space, the art, the complexity, the design, and even better it is located in the heart of Houston. Featuring artists like Rothko and Picasso and visual experiences by James Turrell this place is a must see!!

Unfortunately I was able to spend only four hours in there. So I could visit their main campus only. It has great collection of ancient art. I liked very much their impressionism and postimpressionism collection. The only one disturbing thing there was the light. I had a strong feeling it was set up wrong way. It could be subjective though. The exhibitions of Indian, Indonesian, Mexican and South American ancient masterpieces were incredible. Great exhibition of Islamic art.

Very nice exhibitions with a lot of space to move around and view. Very professional staff Notably Rebecca was very helpful with my queries about the place.

I spent 1.5 hours at this museum. They have quite the collection of jewelry and gold from all over the world. Parking is a pain so I went to this and the Museum of Natural Sciences one right after the other. Their cafe is closed due to COVID. Make sure you take a map or you might miss some of the exhibits. I couldnt bring the map up through their website. I would say their collection is comparable to the Arts Museum in San Antonio, but the one in Dallas is a lot more impressive. All the fancy jewelry at this museum makes it worth it though.

Went to see exhibition called Soul Of A Nation. It was laid out beautifully. Very informative, provocative and interesting to view. Staff greeted us upon entering. Policies in place due to covid-19 such as mandatory masks and temperature checks. I bought our tickets online which was suggested. All in all still a great experience. Go to the museum!

The stunning new Kinder Building will not only provide for the permanent exhibition of the MFAH’s amazing collection of Latin American and contemporary artwork, but will also give Houston a dynamic new public space. The Kinder is both an art as well as architectural pilgrimage destination.

The new building is full of good art. Just what I would expect from a Fine Arts museum

The new building host great modern creations. The variety of arts exposed gives an incredible richness to the museum.

Liked it! Ao much artwork. Good place to loosen up during Thanksgiving break.

The new Rich and Nancy Kinder building is amazing, especially inside. Something to look forward to when I return these next few weeks of the holidays.

Really good place, finding parking might be tricky though. The Museum has several buildings, but we were able to visit only one ( dunno, maybe it’s because of COVID-19 era we are currently in). The collection is really impressive, spacious halls and really friendly staff. The thing that absolutely blew my mind is that they have some stuff from ancient Egypt that is like 3-4 thousands years old.Want to get back and explore this place some more!

Such a exhilarating experience....both shows were show stoppers...Bacons Late Paintings and Soul of a Nation are mist sees!!!

Many types of art. Religious, flowers, statues, etc So much detail its pretty amazing.There are security guards every where. If you have a question ask Franklin! (A security guard)If youre a student, bring your student ID so you can get in free. Ive heard its free on Thursdays. The average entrance fee is $20.If you are coming with a crowd expect to be here for most of the day.

The Houston Museum of Fine Arts is a site to behold. Spread across two sprawling buildings and showcasing hundreds of artworks from ancient civilizations to modern artists, everything is curated and beautifully displayed. The museum has wonderful artifacts from Asian countries and a massive collection of gold artworks. The Japanese permanent collection is beautiful, with lots of information on the production of the old watercolors. There’s too much to write about but it’s a museum worth seeing and spending hours in. The cafe was delicious and we didn’t wait very long at all for our food.

Been to quite a few varied exhibits here. The staff is nice, the people who frequent the place are nice and unobtrusive. I enjoy it and will definitely go back again.Great place for a date!

Went here with some friends from overseas and they were fascinated with the amount and quality of art this center carried. The countless amount of works that are world renown rivals that of some national museums. It was kind of crowded when I went a year and pictures were a little hard to take. Other than that, it was a pleasant experience.

The top dog here in Houston when it comes to fine art. I enjoyed the fashion photography exhibit and the impressionists. My favorite you ask? Matisse! This is an extensive and significant art collection and a great way to stay cool in the summertime. Also, very good restaurant!

You really need two full days to walk through this! There was so much amazing pieces!I recommend doing a guided tour.

MFA - Houston is an amazing museum. With an amazing collection of artworks from all over the world, and an astonishing array of Pre-Columbian artifacts, not to mention fantastic exhibits and gorgeous art from a variety of eras, this is a Houston treasure that is a must-see.Not to mention, theres a great little restaurant where you can sit down and have a delicious lunch!

Got free tickets. Woo hoo! Havent been in a while, so it was good.

I traveled to Houston MFA last May for the Van Gogh exhibition, which was very impressive. Like Houston itself, the museum is sprawling, and not easy to navigate. Some areas are very dated, and not lighted well. I know the MFA is in the process of building a new complex, which is wonderful

Went for Soul of A Nation, a very impressive catalog of creative artistry with collective works from black artists showcasing a myriad of black unity/faith/love/pain/power over the span of two decades. Loved it!

Spent 3 hours with my granddaughter there exploring the main galleries but also the special Norman Rockwell exhibit. A lovely day. Being a member got us free admission to everything and a discount on the covered parking garage.

We came for the Bamboo exhibit. The price of admission varies but does offer general admission to the museum as well. We paid for parking in the museum garage a block away. First 30 minutes are free. And its worth it to keep your car cool on the Texas heat. Aside from the Bamboo exhibit there was plenty of FINE Art collections from around the globe like, India, Korea, China and Africa.

All this places are beautiful

Great exhibits! Honestly, every time i decide to go is like they got a new exhibit in. This is my favorite part of the museum.I pay for it but coming in on Thursday with my siblings is fun. I ve been here like 100 times, yet it still teaches me something new every time i go. I like their parking garage its pretty cool. I enjoy the walking aspect as well as the food they offer. Staff is always cordial and helpful.

This was my first visit in a long time. It was a great time. Norman Rockwells work was on exhibit. It was wonderful to see his work up close and personal literally. There were so many amazing works to see there. I highly recommend a visit.

This is without question the best fine arts museum in Texas and in the Southern US.

This museum is large, I didnt get through it all but I saw a lot of cultures represented in art. From Egyptian and middle eastern to oriental, Indian and European. Spacious and absorbing. I was enthralled by the meticulous maintenance of the place. It was an amazing experience.

Amazing collection, and written captions are thoughtfully put together and every informative. Would love to come back.

Careful COVID protocols and interesting exhibits. It was a good visit to the museum.

A simply incredible collection of art from across multiple periods. Free on Thursdays and right beside other great museums, you can make an entire day just in these few blocks alone.

Highly recommend visiting the Van Gogh exhibit while in Houston! What an opportunity to see so many amazing pieces by a legacy. The rest of museum is beautiful too. It is so amazing to see art from all over the world, not just the West.

An absolutely stunning museum that is a must see in the Houston area. Located in a central part of the Museum district, its easy to reach by public transport from downtown on the light rail.There are 2 massive buildings housing the largest collection of art work I have ever seen. It will take more than 1.5 hours just to walk through the entire museum without reading any of the descriptions.The art work spans a wide variety of time and geographies but is laid out in a fashion thats not too confusing. The special exhibitions are worth checking out as they are extremely unique and unlikely to be found anywhere else.Pricing is extremely reasonable and well worth the cost of admission. Staff are extremely friendly as well.

A world class museumExhibitions bringing everything from impressionists to royal portraits of Great Britain. You will want to see again and again. A permanent collection that is outstanding . A campus which is expanding and impressive. Events such as mixed media, which combines music cocktails and art. Concerts regular gallery talks.

We came all the way to Houston to see the Van Gogh exhibit. We will have to come back another day because the line was down the street and out the door. Wow! We had already waited about 30 min to purchase our tickets. They didnt tell us where to go, and when we finally found the exhibit the lady laughed at us and told us wed have to get at the back of the line that looked hours long. We will just come back but earlier in the day.

The Museum of Fine Arts is a top notch classical art museum, with a strong collection covering quite well all eras and areas. Together with the nearby Museum of Natural Science, this is the centerpiece of the Houston Museum district. The building itself is also a piece of architectural art and the cafe is quite well renowned for its excellent food. In recent years, their van Gogh special exhibition was very well received, but the permanent collection is also highly worthwhile.

Amazing collections of such beauty that you will be overwhelmed by the sight of it. We got to see the impressionist exhibit back in October when we were in town for another event. It easily became my favorite part of the whole trip. Would love to go back when were back that way.

Excellent collection, has a large collection of gold from aroind the world. Good European collection as well.

Absolutely stunning! Offers free museum day weekly. Lots of people to assist as there are actually two buildings. Be sure to visit across the street or walk through art tunnel. Plus there is art in an outside park. Lovely downstair cafe with good food!Was able to view visiting an extensive Van Gogh exhibition through June 27, 2019! Included in entrance fee is audio unit. Excellent and easy to use. Loud and clear. Just point at painting and talk begins. Be sure to allow a day to roam and enjoy art collection at both buildings and park. Museum of Fine Arts is considered one of ten largest art museum in the United States.

A FANTASTIC collection! I just so happened to see the Norman Rockwell and Jasper Johns exhibits.

The MFAH is a very well organized museum with plenty of rooms and modern facilities including video installations.The temporary exhibitions are always very interesting.Prices are reasonable.I recommend the membership if you love nearby, it’s a nice spot where to spend some Houstonian hot summer afternoon.Interesting the movie hall where you can watch films never seen in commercial cinemas.

An amazing place go to visit with family. It’s mostly directed to adults. You can find fine arts from countries such as India, China, Japan, Nigeria, Indonesia, Cameroon, Korea, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, ECT. I had a great time with some of my family members. PS: Thursdays are Free Admission.

Great museum surrounded by other museums. Great collection of art and staff that knows their stuff. Recommend 100%

I love art and this museum has all kinds of it. So much to see and awesome that its free on Thursdays. Fun time to see all they have to offer and staff is really friendly and informative.

Amazing!! Ive been a handful of times now and everytime has been nothing but an escape!! Friendly staff!

A lovely art gallery with a selection of Master Pieces and many other beautiful paintings.We went on a Thursday, which was free!Give yourself at least 2 hours to slowly walk around.There is also a lovely cafe for coffee or lunch.

Wow, Vincent at his finest! Well laid out and the audio was very informative. Great Show!

Went to the van Gough exhibit. Like a lot of the traveling exhibits, it had lots of less famous bit really cool stuff that I had never seen. Like the museum. Remember that it has two buildings.

As a local, MFAH has been one of my favorite places to visit and hang out in Houston for years. The location is amazing - right in the heart of the city next to Hermann Park and the Texas Medical Center. Walking distance from the MetroRail. The exhibits are always fascinating and Im so excited for the opening of the new expansion. Im really hoping to see more events and international exhibits to the likes of The Louvre, The British Museum, and The Prado! The membership is WELL worth the price and I make a priority to try and renew every year, if possible. If youre just in town for a week, be sure to check out the museum on Thursdays, when entrance to the permanent exhibits is free! Oh and try the tiramisu at the café! Its heavenly!!!

This review is only for the Icons of Style exhibit, because I didnt spend much time in the rest of the museum, which I would love to go back and visit. I would highly recommend buying a ticket to the Icons of Style exhibit. They have a great complimentary audio tour to go with it and a fun, interactive photo option at the end.

The Spain Art through History is quite worth the time and if you go early social distancing is very easy.

Love this museum! What a great collection of all the great painters from this era. Must try the city pass! Good savings...

The museum is wonderful! So much beautiful art all around. It was a busy, but we managed to go early and it wasnt as busy. So I definitely recommend to go early in the day or maybe during the week rather than the weekend if youre trying to avoid a crowd. I definitely recommend to everyone.

This review is mainly for the sculpture garden across the street from the museum. The sculptures are exquisite. I recommend this for anyone. It is free and beautiful. There is also the Cloud Column that is quite a sight. It is from the same sculptor as the Bean in Chicago.

Wonderful time for the family. There are two buildings and 5 floors of art to see. There are generations of art work and the facilities are clean. The special exhibits are fun but cost about $18 a person. There is an underground tunnel that connects both buildings in the a.c.

I love this place! Great exhibits and I can literally spend the entire day perusing every peice of art.

Very usefull variety and Informstive stuff there

Great collection, I wish this museum was much bigger, I dont know about the parking at the museum, but there is a free 3 hours parking lot at nearby big park, you can easily walk from there

Great place to bring the family. Amazing works of art to look at and experience. Interactive exhibits for the kids. Friendly staff. Worth the money for the annual membership

Always a great time here at the Houston art museum. Although their prices are steep Im thankful that I still have my college ID to get that $5 discount. Parking here is crazy, I recommend parking inside the lots inside the museum buildings. If you know you will be here for a long time, I recommend carpooling and stay for 30 minutes for free or 30 minutes to a few hours for $10. I went to the van Gogh exhibit. Very interested in the type of paintings he used whether it were oil paintings or charcoal usage, the different techniques he used were very astonishing. They have free artwork made by students and other exhibits if you want to stay longer. This would be an extra charge.Pricey, but a great way of spending your day.

From a perspective of a 22 year old it was actually quite pleasant and in some cases breathtaking to gaze upon the art and learn about what techniques, inspiration, and events conqured in their time period to lead them to paint or sculpt the pieces. They offer tours with guides in around groups of 6 or so depending on how busy they are, most of the ppl that work there are very knowledgable, if u ask they can have some real insight on certain artists, time periods and much more depending on their personal tastes. Anyways its a wonderful experience and i encourage everyone to stop by and give it a try, from topic discussions, to dates, change of scenery, cultural diversity knowledge, or just to see what its all about, whatever the case im almost positive something in there will take u back and have u thinking.

New experience, must visit at least once. Beautiful sights.

The museum has quite a few interesting pieces to see, but I didnt quite feel it was worth the price. I strongly advise going on a Thursday when its free. There also were nowhere as many things to see as I had thought there would be.

Spanish exhibition was really interesting covering a wide spectrum of spanish history.

Place was pretty empty because of covid. But the employees were nice and extremely helpful.

Excellent museum. Its huge, and has an excellent selection of art from a wide array of schools and eras. The rotating exhibits are often top notch, as well.Weve got an annual membership, which is really reasonable if you go just a few times over the course of the year. But, there are also many ways to get in free, just poke around on the website and see if any apply to you.

My husband and I bought the year membership, which I highly recommend. Ive already been to the museum 4 times this year for the price of two visits, and I plan on going several more times this year. Last month I saw the Van Gogh exhibit which was excellently done, and this month we saw the fashion photography exhibit which was beautiful. Its such a quiet, relaxing, and cool place to spend a hot summer day.

My hubby took me here for date night and Im glad he did. The museum has new exhibits to check out.

Awesome.. Very unique and beautiful

Great place to visit. Lots of fine collections!

Long line to see the Van Gogh exhibit. Sally Manns show was excellent.

Love this place, the setup is quite navigable and the flow though to different gallerries is easy. I throughtly enjoyed their collection

Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists and I was thrilled about this exhibit and even the kids section was so fun and whimsical.

Long time fan & member of MFAH. They do a great job of bringing fantastic art from around the world to us here in Houston and their permanent exhibit is outstanding. The events for members are very very enjoyable as well.

Soul of a Main exhibit was very enlightening. We enjoyed it.

Beautiful place to spend the day. Wonderful outdoor gallery of statues.

Its always wonderful to see world renowned art pieces and the greatest thing about this museum is its proximity to other popular attractions in Houston.I am from out of state so another visit would be a longer drive for me however I feel that the time and monetary investment is more than worth it.

Went specifically to see the Van Gogh exhibit. Was not disappointed! It was a very large collection with all of his work represented. The hands on room gave a chance to actually take pictures and pose IN his art, draw, and really get inside of a painting. Didnt get to explore the rest of the museum extensively but will be back!

The Glassell Collections were so beautifully curated. I wish I had more time to digest it all when I went. I would definitely go back, but I wish theyd allow for more convenient parking in this area. It was a bit of a squeeze.

I could keep my luggage at the reception desk. The exhibition is well organized into different sections.

An Amzing place to visit even if you are not into arts. Went there as part of a research assignment for an elective class and didnt expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Its not just about painting and sculptures, it was more than that. Enjoyed the ancient collection from around the world plus the architecture of the building.The volunteers and the staff working there were friendly and answered some of my questions about the collection in detail.I expected to spend about half to one hour at most but ended up spending about 2.5- 3 hours there. Another best thing was that the entry was free!Parking around the area can be tricky and confusing around that area.

Always love visiting MFAH. Its one of our favorite destinations in Houston. Were looking forward to visiting the new building when its completed.

Thursdays are free museum days. This was a large museum, with a lot of different types of collections. Very much enjoyed it.

Tourist in the area, and this was a nice museum to go and visit! Several floors and two different building that you can explore in. I feel like most of the collections dont change, but there is a large exhibit that is updated about every 3 months. When I went it was an exhibit on the Royal Family and their history, which was really unexpected!! Very nice staff as well, and good location. Parking garage was also helpful and you pay based on how long you have been there. Saw the entire museum in about 2 hours (also rushed a few parts due to closing)!

One of my favorite places to go to when in Houston. Thursdays are the best days to go because museums are free on that day. However, there are more people. For parking, its a little difficult now that they are doing construction in the lot where I normally park. So street parking it is, however make sure that you read the signs, its tricky so dont get towed.Yesterday we attended the Big Bambú. Its $18 a person to get in. The experience is well worth it. We went on it twice to get our moneys worth.Theres great art to look at in this museum. Again, its one of my favorites. The staff is also very friendly. If you ever get hungry, there is a cafe!

Awesome, great friendly staff. Clean, organized. Excellent show.️

Incredible works of art and history here. Prices are not bad either.

Super fun, even to take the kids to. The environment was quiet, but there were all sorts of artwork and artifacts from all different cultures and eras of history. There was just too much to take in all in one day! We will definitely be back again and again.

Very relaxing. So much to look at. By far my favorite museum in the museum district. There are 2 separate buildings that connect through a tunnel underground, no need to cross the street to see the other sections. Multiple floors filled with art. Very clean and organized. Will be returning

We go to the museum three to four times a month for homeschool classes. The classes are always fun and informative. They have great teachers that keep the kids engaged and learning!

Very nice museum, although I had too little time to spend there.

The Van Gogh collection had been here for a while and is the hit of the day. Long lines to come and see it. I like how the museum hands out little speakers that you point to certain pictures and a narrator explains the work of art. My son wanted to come and see the drawing showing st. Michael the archangel fighting the devil, but it was not on the walls this time. As I was told me some of the works are in circulation and some week they are there and others they are not

I came here with my partner for free and I had a fun time! But even on the non discount days we have student discount! There are so many works of art and weird cool stuff to experience at this museum. I went through their bamboo stick exhibit and it was awesome! Perfect place for a date!

Love this museum. So much great art and they only display like 10% at any given time do always something new to see!

Wow, what an awesome museum. Spend the whole day there and the Gem collection was unbelievable. A must see in Houston.

Wonderful need several days to visit

This museum has some incredible collections. There is definitely enough to visit several times. I only had about five hours during my visit, and I was not able to see everything. I will go back the next time I am in Houston!

Amazing visit and Covid safe

The Museum of Fine Arts was so lovely. There is a great selection of vintage art, modern art, paintings, sculptures, and more. It was a little difficult to navigate with a baby stroller , though they do have elevators. Houston is an amazingly diverse city. If youre visiting you dont want to miss the Museum District! Come see how wonderful it is.