MFAH Review

Recently visited the Van Gogh exhibit. The use of the space huddled patrons unnecessarily. The most beautiful pieces on loan were reproductions, not original works, which was incredibly misleading from the advertising I had seen.

Compared to previous exhibits, such as larger installations with the concept and limited run automobiles, I was unhappy with how cramped the exhibition space felt.

The senior exhibits haven't been rotated in a very long time, but the Greco-Roman, Egyptian, and Latino artist exhibits had beautiful works.

Considering what you pay, I was left with the impression our ticket prices were subsidizing new buildings.

I've seen better displays of Van Gogh's work at less expensive, better-curated exhibits like the Norton Simon in Pasadena, California.

It's pretty good, works by American artists, interesting architectural design

Great collection of art work. We visited MFAH during their Van Gogh Exhibition and it was great!

Have enjoyed each special exhibit. Very nicely presented each time.

Upon arrival, we had no clue that there were 3 separate buildings filled with art! There is so much to see that I would need a full week to appreciate all of it! The Van Gogh exhibit costs a bit extra, but I m glad we got to see some of his pieces even though the exhibit itself is mainly Hockney and not Van Gogh. Parking was a bit tricky, but we found a cheaper lot that was only a couple blocks away. All in all, if you re visiting Houston, you have to come here!

Great place to view art and history. Happy hour Thursday is the best thing you all could have added. Love the exhibits.

I've been to the Fine Arts Museum quite a few times. They have their regular exhibits and have special exhibits that come through periodically. The staff is helpful with navigating through building, asking questions, and protecting art works.

The Ron Mueck exhibit was so interesting. Several of the pieces looked like they could start walking and talking any minute. Realistic and bizarre at the same time.
AAA membership is good for a discount on MFAH membership - a good thing. Parking rates in the garage have gone up - a not-so-good thing.

Loved our visit. Paid extra for Oscar de la Renta exhibit which was cool and included audio. Toured entire thing (both buildings) in about 3 hrs. Excellent cafe and very reasonable. Thursdays get in free and all other weekdays show your receipt from cafe to get in free after noon but before 2pm. Used SpotHero to get a good deal on parking right next to museum garage for over half the price off. Close walk to museum of natural science which we toured before coming.

This is a perfect place to plan a weekend day on (esp if it's hot outside) if the normal run of the mill activities get boring. Lots of cool exhibits and the staff is incredibly helpful in showing you around!

All rhe buildings are beautiful with many great exhibits

Good place for tourists and art enthusiasts, much larger than I expected

Free all day on Thursdays, with free parking on Binz on Thursdays from 5pm to 9pm.

Absolutely wonderful. Quite a few authentic works by great artists, including Pollock and Rembrandt.

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

It's a great place to spend an afternoon at. Plenty of art. I couldn't get through it all in one day so make sure you come early. I will return for the poppy girl!

Just a great place to spend some time. Food is alright.

Absolutely love this place AND it's very affordable!

Kinda odd entryway with lite colors on some walls but dark center to walk thru. Some nice exhibits but seemed to be half empty. Lots of space

Very cool museum. I love that they host night parties there every now and then.

Great art work, you ll probably use about an hour here.

This museum is a national treasure. I had the privilege of visiting the Van Gogh exhibit and hope that it returns in the future.

Consistently an outstanding venue for visual and interactive art pieces.

I went with friend to see some art work from Michelangelo and I got to see so much more.

One of my favorite part is the downstairs tunnel , the lights are so cool

Great museum and they even offer a student discount!

Saw the Van Gough exhibit. Very well done and the companion piece was awesome.

It's got everything. We were lucky to hit it on a free day. We just didn't have enough time. The extra fee to see their impressionist was $23 more. So tempting, but didn't do it. The separate building with a tunnel attached was very cool. It was raining outside so that helped. I enjoyed everything we got to see especially the picasso and of course the van Gogh.

Awesome day spent at the museum! So much to see and appreciate.

I really like it ,but the Ron muer museum of wax were horrible for me and it makes me feel grossed out and it seems like the person who thought of these weird wax sculptures has mental issues......

Lots of arts, parties, live music and entertainment in the summertime

If you care even a little for arts and you're in Houston, you have to pay this a visit.

Enjoyed a brief visit to the Museum past Thursday with a free entry and a free tour!

It is very interesting place. For free during holidays. There is a parking spot in the building and is 18 dollars per 4 hours. Nice view and location.

About the museum: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), located in the Houston Museum District, Houston, is one of the largest museums in the United States.The permanent collection of the museum spans more than 6,000 years of history with approximately 64,000 works from six continents.

The museum benefits the Houston community through programs, publications and media presentations. Each year, 1.25 million people benefit from museum's programs, workshops and resource centers. Of that total, more than 500,000 people participate in the community outreach programs.

Collections:
With more than 62,000 works of art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has the largest and most diverse art collection in the Southwestern United States. The majority of the museum's collection lie in the areas of Italian Renaissance painting, French Impressionism, photography, American and European decorative arts, African and pre-Columbian gold, American art, and post-1945 European and American painting and sculpture. Other facets of the collection include African-American art and Texas painting. Emerging collection interests of modern and contemporary Latin American art, Asian art, and Islamic art continue to strengthen the museum's collection diversity. As a result of its encyclopedic collection, the museum ranks nationally among the top ten art museums in attendance.

Went for Van Gogh and saw so much more. A quality collection that shouldn't be missed.

Beautiful art. I am not to fond of the set up for the separation of different art work; I felt like I was walking in a maze. And there was one particular security guard made me feel uncomfortable. I use a walker I have my grandson who is not even to and my daughter was with me and this security guard just talked to us as if though we were going to steal something. But other than that I did enjoy myself but was not able to see all of the art it is a pretty big Museum.

Good art museum European collection includes multiple works from most schools Asian collection small

An unforgettable experience. An immense place full of history of all times. Superbly structured and well distributed

Awesome collection. Just be prepared for the walk, its alot of walking. Plus the people there were alot of people when we went but that's yo be expected. The only negative to the whole this is the guided audio, people would crowd around the art so it made it hard to get to the art to be able to see and they would stand there for like 10 mins at a time and when you asked them to move they would wave the audio in your face.

There are so many great things to see especially in the tunnels. It just gives you that downtown houston feeling that you can't find anywhere else.

Spectacular collection of works from all over the world and from all periods.

My 11 year old is an artist and loves this museum above all others in Houston

Very appealing art events and the customer service is on point.

We used to be members but stopped visiting when my youngest grandchildren were babies. Now that they are able to walk, we've rediscovered that Houston's Museum of Fine Arts is a festival for the eyes. Small children should be curious and enchanted, so be prepared to teach them to talk with you quietly about absolutely everything!

Interesting place, would come back next time to explore it.

Great museum! Get the membership... it is worth every dime!

I love the world class painting collection here.
Monet, Picasso, Dahli, & others.

The museum wasn't that bad but i felt very uncomfortable there. It is because i went there with my school and the security guard came up to me and told me to take off my bagpack due to security reasons. It is not the first time i have been discriminated due to my religion but i felt very uncomfortable through out the time i was there.

Good museum just too expensive and paying for parking wow. Family of four will pay nearly $150 just to go. Should be half that. More people would go if they lowered the price

A cut above the other museums in Houston. I would expect to find a museum of this calibre in London Paris or Madrid.

Great collections from the ancient past to the present. Wide variety of atwork of all genres: water colours, oil paintings, drawings, sculpture, etc. A one day visit won't do it justice. It is alot to take in and all of it enjoyable. Handicap accessible. Friendly helpful staff. There are plenty of restrooms. There is a gift shop and a restaurant/eatery. For all ages.

Really cool place to visit and look at art pieces, the building is very prettt

Friendly and helpful staff. Great place to walk and admire the arts

I highly recommend the MFAH. The exhibits are top notch. I especially like their photography exhibits. Recently they curated an exhibit by Sally Mann which was awesome. Photographer Sally Mann explores what it means to be Southern. For more than 40 years, Mann (born 1951) has made experimental, hauntingly beautiful photographs that address overarching themes of existence: memory, desire, death, and the bonds of family. I had the privilege of seeing Sally Mann when she gave a presentation about 15 years ago. Truly great photographer. This is but one of many exhibits I have enjoyed at the MFAH.