DJ Scoop: One thing Houston is known for is its diversity in Art, and Museum of Fine Arts is the spot where Diversity exists in Art World, Great Spacious Museum, love it when they have their Night Life there.
LilyRose Guzman: The art is wonderful, many collections from through out history. Workers are also very nice.
Eric Pan: Great collection of art from around the world and good rotating exhibits.
ToryBurch: One of the most incredible collections of modern art and antiquities in the country. Start in the stunning Cy Twombly Gallery and follow through to the Byzantine artifacts and paintings.
TopSpot Internet Marketing: SEO Specialist Lauren claims it's more artsy than geeky, but being a geek about art is okay by us. Come here for the free admission and great modern art exhibits.
The Daytripper: If art is more your speed, then you shouldn’t miss The Menil Collection, a free museum that is surely one of the best art museums in America. You can see Picasso, Warhol, McGrit, and many more.
William Miller: The 2nd Saturday of each month - the artists (80 artists, 65 studios) open there studios come bye 2:00-5:00pm - see you there! I'm in studio 17b
Carmen M: Don't miss William Miller's (@whimdesigns) digital art -- it's amazing.
William Miller: Visit Studio 17b for cookies, water, soda, wine and oh yeah... Art!
CultureMap Houston: On the second Saturday of the month, artists open their studio doors and welcome guests to peruse the galleries.
M H Draper: Spring Street Studios Open Studios, every 2nd Saturday. Meet and greet with arts and buy some great art at studio prices!
Candice Simpson: Vault classes are so much fun. Airtone will kick your butt!
6. Discovery Green
9.0
1500 McKinney St (at Avenida de las Americas), Houston, TX
Park · 148 tips and reviews
CultureMap Houston: It features sculpted gardens, public art pieces, amphitheater, fenced dog runs, small lake, monthly farmers' market, free exercise classes, free Wi-Fi access, a concert and movie series, and more!
CultureMap Houston Manager: It features public art pieces, fenced dog runs, weekly farmers' market, free exercise classes, two restaurant concepts, free Wi-Fi access, a concert and movie series, and a children’s playground.
Social News Network: Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Discovery green is the place for you, your pets, your children, and whoever else! Tons of food, art, and music on any given day.
CultureMap Houston Manager: Focuses on objects of art made primarily of fiber, metal, glass, clay and wood, as well as providing a venue for exhibition, retail and studio space for local craft artists.
Pekka Weitz: Always free + there is always something new to see! It's a great place to meet artists and shop for unique objects. Don't miss the free craft activities for the whole family on first saturdays!
Local Houston Magazine: The Tool at Hand, on view thru September 8, is an exhibition that puts the skill and creativity of some of the most talented names in the contemporary art world to the test! Read more.
CultureMap Houston Manager: These houses are now galleries, exhibition spaces, artists’ residences, transitional housing for those in need and a place where neighborhood latchkey children can congregate.
Dolores Rodgers: Great mixed art classes! Free!
Mark Carruba: Amazing piece of Houston history
11. Bayou Bend
8.5
1 Westcott St, Houston, TX
Museum · 9 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Bayou Bend is the former home of Ima Hogg, a famous philanthropist. Visitors can wander through 14 acres of woodlands & formal gardens, or check out the house that contains 4,800 various works of art.
CultureMap Houston Manager: A museum of American decorative arts from 1620 to 1870.
Melissa Darragh: Bayou Bend has the most beautiful gardens! Family day is so fun for everyone. Everyone should spend an afternoon here at least once a year. I recommend the spring!
14. Rice Gallery
8.0
6100 Main St (Rice Blvd.), Houston, TX
Art Gallery · 5 tips and reviews
Andres Novoa: The installation art at this gallery is amazing!! Each one is unique and spectacular in its own way! I highly recommend checking it out! These are one-of-a-kind, ephemeral installations!
Louise Schlachter: another secret art gallery ... amazing work ... pay 2 park SAD ... or take lite rail
Local Houston Magazine: Unwoven Light by Soo Sunny Park is on view thru Aug. 30. Her light-filled installations encourage viewers to explore the sensual effects of light and shadow, geometry, and the natural landscape. Read more.
CultureMap Houston: Nicknamed the Garage Mahal, this is a place to see moral, political, social, satirical and just plain whimsical ideologies played-out across the bodies of automobiles re-imagined into objects of art.
Andrew Healan: these artists somehow found a way to express themselves via automobile without using bumper stickers
Erik Cintron: This is small & fast museum but don't miss it. They have rotating designer cars that people create and compete for a fair in Houston. There is also bunch of pics of cars on the wall from all the year