The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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1001 Bissonnet St Houston, TX 77005(713) 639-7300 |
Description:
The collection of more than 56,000 works of art held by The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, reflects a wide range of periods of history and geographic regions, from the cowboy art of American Frederic Remington to ceramic vessels from the Mayan peoples. Its main museum complex consists of two museum buildings, two arts education facilities and an outdoor sculpture garden. Some of the most significant areas of the museum's collection include paintings from the Italian Renaissance, decorative art pieces from America and Europe, art in gold from African and Pre-Columbian civilizations and post-World War II paintings and sculpture. One of the many museums set within the Museum District, nearby destinations include the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Zoo.
Hours of Operation:
Open Tue. - Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Thurs. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Fri. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Sun. 12:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Closed Mon.
Admission Details:
Adults $7; Seniors (65+), Students and Children (6-18) $3.50; Children 5 and under are free.
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