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Group Visits

Groups can explore exciting exhibitions and spectacular art collections while enjoying extra benefits such as discounted admission, guided tours, dining packages, and private receptions. Choose from a variety of tours, and enhance your experience with a delicious meal prepared by the museum's restaurant, Cafe Express. Whether you arrange a one-hour highlights tour or a full day at the MFAH, your visit will be an unforgettable time of discovery.



The comprehensive information below will assist you in planning your group visit. We look forward to seeing you at the museum!

  • MFAH Group Rates
    Special discount rates apply to groups of 10 or more with advance reservations. Make a reservation for 20 or more, and your group leader receives free admission! Call the Group Sales Department at 713-639-7878 to make your reservation. Click here for your MFAH Group Planning Packet.


  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    How do I make a reservation? Where do we park? Where do we check in?


  • Custom Group Tours
    The Group Sales Department can help you create the perfect tour for your group. Custom Group Tours may be requested for groups of 10 or more and require three weeks’ advance reservations. Choose from a variety of guided tours exploring the current exhibitions and spectacular collections. Click here for the Custom Group Tour request form.


  • Self-Guided Tours
    Enjoy the museum at your own pace. Follow What to See in an Hour for a guide to a “Top 20” list of artworks, or Travel the World at the MFAH to see “15 Works of Art Kids and Families Won’t Want to Miss.”


  • School Tours
    Make the MFAH your classroom by arranging your school-group visit through our Education Department. All registered school groups receive free admission with advance registration. Curriculum-relevant tours are available for every grade level.


  • Group Visits to Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
    Travel back in time to colonial America. Bayou Bend, the MFAH house museum for American decorative arts, is set amidst 14 acres of richly landscaped gardens adorned by fountains and statues. Discount admission rates for groups of 24 or more.


  • Group Visits to Rienzi
    Experience the glamour and glory of 18th-century Europe at Rienzi, the MFAH house museum for European decorative arts. Rienzi features one of the world’s finest collections of Worcester porcelain. Discount admission rates and guided group tours available Wednesday–Friday.


  • Group Dining
    Let us help you create the perfect culinary experience for your group. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks at the museum’s own Cafe Express. Enhance your visit by combining a guided tour with a group dining package.


  • Private Events & Entertaining
    Make your next celebration unique by incorporating the extraordinary art on view at the MFAH. To arrange a customized tour package for your group, contact groupsales@mfah.org or call 713-639-7878. To learn more about corporate entertainment privileges and benefits, contact the Development Department at 713-639-7571. General inquires contact our Special Events Department at 713-639-7754.








MFAH Information Line: 713-639-7300

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