Research at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Museum exhibits only a small portion of its vast collections of prints, drawings, and photographs at any given time. Scholars, school groups, collectors, MFAH members, and the general public may make appointments to view works that are not on display.

More than 100 years of institutional records and associated manuscript collections chronicle the Museum’s history as well as the artistic and cultural development of Houston. The MFAH Archives is open by appointment, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Questions?
Email archives@mfah.org or call 713.639.7733.

The conservation department is one of many Museum departments that work behind the scenes to safeguard the MFAH art collections.

The International Center for the Arts of the Americas (ICAA) is the research arm of the Latin American art department. Its mission is to collect, exhibit, research, and educate about the diverse artistic production of Latin American and Latinx communities.

The Kinder Foundation Education Center Gallery presents exhibitions that showcase art created by students who have learned about, and been inspired by, the works of art at the Museum.

The libraries serve Museum staff, art researchers, college students, and the public by collecting, providing access to, and preserving information about the arts.

The art books that bear the MFAH imprint have earned numerous distinctions as groundbreaking, often definitive, scholarly publications.