Museum of Fine Arts
Type: Art Museums, Historic Sites, Museums
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The Museum of Fine Arts (MSFA) in Houston, TX holds the largest exhibits of art collections in the United States of America. Over 63,000 pieces of art are on display at MSFA from all over the world,... Read More
The Museum of Fine Arts (MSFA) in Houston, TX holds the largest exhibits of art collections in the United States of America. Over 63,000 pieces of art are on display at MSFA from all over the world, including Mexico, Europe, Asia, Central America, Africa, North America and the South Pacific. It houses the Glassell Collection of Indonesian, African and Pre-Columbian Gold that date back to 300AD collected and donated by the Houston philanthropist, Alfred C. Glassel, Jr. The exhibit comprises a rare burial mask from Java, a jewelry collection, and gold treasures full of spiritual meaning and stunning detail. From impressive Czech Avant Garde Art to the highly acclaimed "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" touring exhibit, the Museum of Fine Arts offers an intermittent chance to view some of the world's greatest assemblage of traveling art.
Hours:
- Tue-Wed: 10am-5pm
- Thu: 10am-9pm
- Fri-Sat: 10am-7pm
- Sun: 12:15pm-7pm
Admissions:
- Adult $7, Senior / Youth (6-18) $3.50; With audio tour Adult $10, Senior / Youth $5
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Heather J. Taylor
Houston Local Expert
- Museums: "The Museum of Fine Arts is closed on Mondays."
