Bayou Bend
Location 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX, 77007
Mail P.O. Box 6826, Houston, TX, 77265-6826
Call for Questions 713-639-7750
Email Your Questions [email protected]
About
Bayou Bend is the MFAH house museum for American decorative arts and paintings. Displayed in the former home of Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg (1882–1975), the collection is one of the finest showcases of American furniture, silver, ceramics, and paintings in the world. The house is situated on 14 acres of organically maintained gardens in Houston’s historic River Oaks neighborhood.
Open year-round, Bayou Bend welcomes thousands of visitors annually for tours and special programs. Bayou Bend is also home to Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center and the Kitty King Powell Library and Study Center, home of the William J. Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Archive.
Tickets
Highlights Tour & Self-Guided House Tour (includes Gardens admission)
| MFAH MEMBERS | FREE |
| ADULTS | $14 |
| STUDENTS (WITH ID) / SENIORS (65+) | $12 |
| YOUTH (AGES 13–18) | $12 |
| CHILDREN (AGES 12 & YOUNGER) | FREE |
| ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. MILITARY | FREE |
Tours
Bayou Bend offers docent-guided and self-guided tours as well as special group and school tours.
Programs
Cottage Shop
Cottage Shop
The Cottage Shop at Bayou Bend features unique products, at all price ranges, that reflect the quality, craftsmanship, and beauty of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Skilled artisans have crafted one-of-a-kind and limited-edition items with classic design for contemporary lifestyles.
From home furnishings, jewelry, books, and stationery to garden products and seasonal decorations, the Cottage Shop at Bayou Bend features quality items—many of which cannot be found elsewhere in Houston. Proceeds from your purchases support Bayou Bend’s operations and programs. The shop’s inventory changes often, appealing to tourists as well as Houstonians looking for distinctive and special gifts.
The Cottage Shop at Bayou Bend is always free to visit during regular touring hours.
Visitor Center & Library
The Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center at Bayou Bend features an orientation gallery, a library, two meeting rooms, public terraces, and ample parking. Designed by Houston architect Leslie K. Elkins and opened in 2010, the building achieved a LEED Silver Certification for its environmental efficiencies.
What You’ll Find in the Kilroy Center
Orientation Gallery
Begin your visit to Bayou Bend in the Kilroy Center’s T.L.L. Temple Foundation Orientation Gallery. Here, visitors become acquainted with Bayou Bend through several introductory videos, and discover ways to enrich their tour.
Hogg Family Legacy Room
Art objects, memorabilia, and information panels introduce you to the Hogg family’s rich legacy in Texas.
Kitty King Powell Library and Study Center
The Kitty King Powell Library and Study Center houses an outstanding non-circulating collection of books, periodical volumes, auction catalogues, and more, all available to the public for art research.
Be sure to explore the William J. Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Archive to research artists who worked in 19th-century Texas.
View Kitty King Powell LibrarySupport Bayou Bend
Interested in Becoming a Docent?
Annual Fund Drive
Ima Hogg Society
