Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Bayou Bend is the American decorative arts wing of the MFAH. 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 furnishings, 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 every year for tours and special programs. With the opening of the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center in 2010, which includes the Kitty King Powell Library and Study Center and The Shop at Bayou Bend, as well as state of the art education and rental spaces, Bayou Bend is well positioned to take its place in the continually growing cultural arts scene of Houston.
General Info
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, 1–5 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 6826
Houston, TX 77265-6826
Street Address
6003 Memorial Drive at Westcott Street
Houston, Texas 77007
Phone
713.639.7750
E-mail
bayoubend@mfah.org