Located at Bissonnet Street in Houston, the Museum of Fine Arts first started out as the Houston Public School Art League in 1900 and is now recognized as one of the most noteworthy establishments, dedicated to promoting artistic awareness and interest with their spectacular collection and also their gamut of educational programs.<
The Museum premises are home to two grand museum buildings, two art schools, two decorative arts centers and a sculpture garden. Today, the Museum of Fine art is in possession of over 56,000 works which are categorized into uniquely themed collections like African Art, American Painting and Sculpture, Asian Art and Latin American Art.
The museum's distinct emphasis on embracing artistic expression in all its forms has also led to the establishment of an entire section devoted to photography, while also a collection of textile and costumes which traces the development of fashion and fabric through the ages. The Museum of Fine Arts also covers the arena of film and is also the designated distributor of works by the noteworthy filmmaker Robert Frank. The Brown Auditorium Theater, which is the oldest repertory cinema in Houston, hosts a number of film exhibitions from time to time, while also displaying avant-garde works by up-and-coming talent.
Aspiring artists can also avail of the wealth of information which is stored in the museum's Hirsch Library and also hone their skills with art classes and interactive workshops. At the end of your visit, don't forget to stop by at the Gift Shop, which offers a diverse assortment of books, jewelry, apparel and accessories, which make excellent gift ideas.
The Museum of Fine Arts welcomes visitors from 10 am to 5 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 am to 9 pm on Thursday, 10 am to 7 pm on Friday and 12:15 pm to 7 pm on Sunday. Admission is charged at about $7 per person with special discounts for children and adults.
For further information, you can refer to the website http://www.mfah.org or call the Museum of Fine Arts at (713) 639-7300.
The Museum of Fine Arts
1001 Bissonnet Street,
Houston, TX 77005
