Bayou Bend is the MFAH house museum for American decorative arts and paintings. Open year-round, Bayou Bend welcomes thousands of visitors annually for tours and special programs. Last entrance for general admission is at 3 p.m. The special event Sip & Stroll | Spring Fling begins at 4 p.m. Learn more & get tickets.
On opening day, enjoy an overview with Ed Schad, curator at The Broad in Los Angeles, where the acclaimed exhibition premiered in 2022. Alison de Lima Greene, curator at the MFAH, introduces the lecture. Endowment funds are provided by the Louise Jarrett Moran Bequest; Caroline Wiess Law; Windgate Foundation; the William Randolph Hearst Foundation; Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff; the National Endowment for the Humanities; the Fondren
FoundationHelaine and David LaneRosalyn and Barry MargolisSuzanne MillerLainie Gordon and David MincbergJean MintzCarol and David NeubergerEsther and Gary PollandThe Radoff FamilyLeslie and Russ RobinsonGlen RosenbaumJoan SchnitzerSusan and Ed
FoundationHelaine and David LaneRosalyn and Barry MargolisSuzanne MillerLainie Gordon and David MincbergJean MintzCarol and David NeubergerEsther and Gary PollandThe Radoff FamilyLeslie and Russ RobinsonGlen RosenbaumJoan SchnitzerSusan and Ed
Apr 13, 2017 -
For example, this circular, glistening sculpture by Subodh Gupta is a favorite. Photo by @tmnewtn
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Smartphones Rule
Snapping pictures during their visit continues to be an important way visitors engage with art. In a survey, we learned that 96% of MFAH visitors had smartphones during their visit, and 78% of them used these devices to take photos while they were here.
What Stops You in Your Tracks?
Apr 5, 2018 -
Most people view a work of art for only 6 to 10 seconds—which is not surprising given our culture of distraction and constant visual stimuli. Think back to your last visit to an art museum. How did you tackle the space? Was your goal to hit every single gallery, or did you focus your visit by choosing to see just one or two exhibitions? Slow Art Day is an opportunity to combat that fast rhythm we’ve come to associate with TV and swiping on our smartphones, allowing ourselves the time to make new discoveries.
Plan Your Visit
The exhibition is located on the Lower Level of the Beck Building. The exhibition traces a path through Buddhist wisdom using both ancient sculpture and contemporary art to illuminate the ecological and ethical questions of our time. MFAH members at the Patron, Supporting, Sponsor, Benefactor, and Leadership Circle levels are invited to an exclusive preview of Buddha / Nature: Five Dialogues on Our Shared World before it opens to the public.
Apr 20, 2021 -
Underwriting for the Film Department is provided by Tenaris and the Vaughn Foundation. A Vibrant Look at NatureThe beginning of Małni — Towards the Ocean, Towards the Shore echoes those films, especially in its vibrant treatment of nature. is provided by Nina and Michael Zilkha; The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Lois Chiles Foundation; ILEX Foundation; L’Alliance Française de Houston; and The Foundation for
Apr 16, 2018 -
The vision of the Museum, our creative partner Fundación PROA (Buenos Aires), and sponsor Tenaris has always been for Latin Wave to encourage the discovery of new filmmaking talent. Industry professionals such as filmmakers, actors, and producers visit to present and discuss their movies. Join us for brunch at Under the Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, on Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
One More Tip
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