The MFAH Celebrates 100 Years
April 2024 marks 100 years since the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, opened its doors. From its original site on a modest triangle of land, the MFAH has grown into a 14-acre main campus, plus two house museums and gardens. In 1924, the Museum had 60 works of art. By 2024, the collection held nearly 80,000 works of art.
The evolution over the past century has mirrored the growth and dynamism of Houston. As Director Gary Tinterow said, “What was aspirational in 1924 has become a reality: The Museum is now a place for all people, truly reflecting the various communities of the most diverse city in the United States.”
Publication
The Centennial Album: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is available through the MFA Shop (713.639.7360) and the Museum’s Hirsch Library (713.639.7325).
Centennial Events
- Saturdays in April
Members Tour | “100 Years of Architecture at the MFAH” - Friday, April 12
MFAH After Hours | “Celebrating the Centennial” for MFAH members - Sunday, April 21
Spring Festival | “New Beginnings” community festival with free admission to the Museum - Saturdays in June
Members Tour | “100 Years of Art at the MFAH” - Friday, October 25
Grand Gala Ball | “Celebrating the Centennial”
These MFAH Centennial Moments represent the staff and greater community of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
100 Years of Looking Forward
100 Years of Learning
100 Years of Preserving Stories
100 Years of Art Is . . .
100 Years of Loving Art
100 Years of Perspective
100 Years of Embracing the World
The First 100
100 Years of Community