Specialty:
"Museum of Fine Arts serves as an inclusive place for all people, connecting the communities of Houston with various histories of art that span 5,000 years and six continents. The museum's American art collection offers a vibrant review of art history from the 18th century to 1940 in the United States. The museum aims to inspire appreciation and understanding of the broadest spectrum of human achievement through its permanent collections, special exhibitions, learning and interpretation programs, studio instruction, publications, and more. In addition, you can see paintings and sculptures from the 20th and 21st centuries and Latin American art. The collection contains more than 450 masterpieces and artworks. Visitors can view and admire the collections that are on display. The Museum of Fine Arts offers free admission for MFAH members, military (with ID), and children (12 and younger).
2026 Update: Museum of Fine Arts is committed to making art collections, buildings, programs, and services accessible to all guests across the human demographic spectrum. The museum's rooms have natural or bright lights. Moving lights are sometimes included in certain exhibitions or works of art. Temperature variations, such as some galleries and spaces are colder than others."
