We came here the Friday before 4th of July and they were open, praise be! Since it was a holiday,…read morestreet parking was also free. They've recently gone through a make over of their 2nd floor and it's a blast! I think it was very thoughtfully done and all kids under the age of 5 can enter. It's sectioned off into toddler and infant zones and even conveniently has a bag hang area so you can chase after your little ones. If you go to a Houston public library and complete a "Flip Kit" you can get a coupon to take 6 individuals in the museum for free! I highly recommend it!

This place is full of fun, but also full of people. I would say it was overcrowded. Compare to The…read moreThinkery in Austin and Doseum in San Antonio this place will be the last, and I would not go back. The vibes, the atmosphere is not something we enjoyed there. The most memorable place inside of the building was library, very bright, clean and peaceful. And maybe outdoor activities. Parking is available on the street and they have parking garage on site.

The Museum of Fine Arts is one of 19 museums located in the museum district in Houston. It…read moreencompasses 3 buildings each with several floors. They are connected via underground tunnels. Pricing for the museum is $24. There are several garages in the area to park at and parking is charged a hourly rate. Unfortunately I was short on time but was able to visit the Frida collection, Aztec civilization, and Islamic Art collections. All of the art work was unique. The Frida collection was extremely popular and that's where most of the museums visitors spent their time. Overall I really enjoyed my experience here and wish I had more time to explore. They do have several dining options at the museum including a Michelin star French restaurant, Le Jardinier. The menu looks great and looks like they had a lunch 2 course option there for $45.

Took advantage of Free Museum Thursday, and it was absolutely worth it! If you're looking for a…read morebudget-friendly outing, this is the perfect time to explore. There were plenty of amazing exhibits to see in the free galleries, and parking was only $10. I decided to upgrade my ticket for an additional $10 to access the special exhibits, and it was money well spent. The extra exhibits added so much more to the experience! Whether you're into art, history, or just looking for something fun to do, this is definitely a great way to spend a Thursday. Highly recommend checking it out!

Very cute museum, cheap tickets! Great vibes. Amazing historical connection and education.read more

Undoubtedly one of my favorite public spaces in Houston. You have the George R. Brown, Discovery…read moreGreen, and the Marriott Marquis in the vicinity, making for quite the downtown destination. I have to let you in on a little secret, though. Avenida is, to me, Houston's living room. Why? Watch parties for the Astros, Texans, Rockets, and my alma mater UH have taken place here, and they never fail in drawing huge crowds. When the Super Bowl was here eight years ago, this was where several sports outlets set up shop to broadcast their shows. On a beautiful day, it's a great place to take a stroll and/or mingle. I came here yesterday for the Texans Draft Watch Party, and despite the rain and the team trading out of the first round, I still had a super fun time. Highly recommend to locals and tourists.

Nice outdoor area between Discovery Green and GRB…read more Great place for live music and local vendors. I was here for the Black History celebration that's taking place every Saturday during black history month. The celebration includes vendors through BLCK Market and local music performers. The music acoustics were perfect. Marium Echo performed flawlessly. There was a bar/lounge-like area elegantly set up that would've been perfect on a nice weather day. Unfortunately it was pretty chilly so no one was sitting in the area. Looking forward to more concert series once the weather is nicer.

So the cool thing about the museums here in Houston is that on Thursdays it's FREE!!! This is…read moreprobably one of the biggest and most amazing museums that I have been to. They have three different buildings all connected underground and each building has different floors all separated by culture. My phone died towards the end, so I wasn't able to photograph any American or contemporary art.

this was an excellent museum !! also, the best part is it's free. the layout and architecture of…read morebuilding are unique and worth a visit! 10/10 would recommend!

The Bird and The Bean…read more Love walking through the Cullen Sculpture Garden. It is free to visit on the grounds of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. My two favorite pieces are The Bird by Joan Miro and The Bean by Anish Kapoor. The Bean is really titled Cloud Column. It is a precursor piece to the Cloud Gate, "The Bean," in Chicago. It is lovingly referred to locally as "El Frijole," or "The Bean" in Spanish. I love looking at the reflections of these two pieces. "Adam" by Antoine Bourdelle is so much fun to photograph. Bourdelle was a student of Rodin and a teacher of Matisse and Giacometti. They are all represented in the sculpture garden. From generation to generation. Rodin has several pieces here. Once I sent a group of students on a scavenger hunt here to find "The Walking Man." They had to take a photo as proof. The problem? There was a fundraiser going on at the time. The solution? They explained the challenge to the staff and still were able to get their photos very discreetly. Alexander Calder's The Crab. Painted in Calder Red. Look closely to see the legs of the red-shelled spider crab. Love the playfulness of this sculpture. Tony Cragg. Frank Stella. Bryan Hunt. Joel Shapiro. So many amazing modern sculptors. Check out the calendar for events. Yoga. Zumba. Lion dancing. MFAH on the Move. A great place to enjoy art.

The Cullen Sculpture Garden was one of the first few spots I visited when exploring Houston after…read moremoving here and I've been back several times since. The garden is situated right next to the Kinder Building and Glassell School of Art at the MFAH, on the corner of Montrose and Bissonnet Streets. While located at a major intersection of the Museum District, it's tucked tastefully behind an unassuming wall, making it easy to miss while driving by but pleasantly tranquil while inside. The garden has a large number of contemporary and classical pieces by several notable 20th and 21st century artists, such as Louise Bourgeois and Henri Matisse. One of the most popular sculptures is the Cloud Column, a 30-foot reflective steel bean shaped column designed by Anish Kapoor, the same artist who created the famous Chicago bean. This sculpture is a fantastic center to take photos from any angle. The space is designed with a number of low walls to create a natural separation between the pieces but still making it easy for visitors to wander around without a defined path. The garden is completely free to visit and has a number of small tables to sit down, relax, and immerse yourself in the visual experience.

This place was awesome! It was clean, well-organized, and the exhibits were informative and easy to…read morefollow. It's always great to see meaningful representation of Asian culture being recognized and celebrated. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our visit. We watched the show ISHIDA, an absolute must-watch. Beautifully performed and emotionally moving. Value was great for the experience! The only downsides were how warm it was inside the theater and the lack of a snack bar, we found ourselves getting pretty thirsty during the show. Overall, a fantastic experience and definitely worth visiting

asia society of texas is a great cultural center. i think…read morethat the cost of entry is a little high for the amount of square footage that guests are allowed to explore, but they offer discounts for students. i had the pleasure of viewing the pikachu anime exhibit. it's always interesting to see modern art reimagined and other artists interpretation of art they have consumed. i do like that there aren't museum staff hovering over you while you view the art. they also have an asian cafe featuring a variety of asian cuisine from various countries. i would like to return and try a few things, maybe the on my next visit. support the arts! xx

I just went to see Beauty and the Beast Saturday evening, and it was amazing!! The musical was…read moresurreal and close to the original animation. My husband and I both cried because it was sentimental of how we related to the actual animated film. My only advice would be to NOT take babies or children who aren't capable of sitting still and listening to the show. The first half of the show was interrupted by a couple allowing their baby and toddler to continue to whine and repeatedly ask for her mama. After a while, the dad finally left with his baby. Naturally, it was only after attracting some attention from others that the situation became evident. We adore babies/children; however, this was not the place for them. I blame the parents for being self-centered and ignoring their baby by allowing her to whine and waiting until almost the end of the first half of the show to excuse themselves out. I wish the staff would have noticed and stepped in. They're usually vocal when it comes to food or pictures and should also pay attention to whining babies.

Wow so I finally bought some last minute tickets to see Life of Pi! The show and cast was amazing…read more The venue is located downtown and if you go see an evening event you'll get treated to a beautiful backdrop of a towering skyline full of twinkling lights. Parking in the adjacent garage is $15. Next time I will get there at least an hour prior to get lower level parking. We arrived 15 minutes prior to show time and it took us at least 10 minutes to park and walk into the performance center. And we waited for 25 minutes just to get out of the parking garage when the show was over. Lesson learned. Everyone was dressed from casual (boo) to dressy/business casual (ladies in sundresses and some had heels or little sandals and men were in slacks and dress shirts or polo shirts and some men had suits or jackets or just a buttoned down collared shirt and khakis.) Personally, I dont like to go see a performance and see people in shorts and t shirts especially on a Saturday night performance, It runs the gamut in case you're wondering "how should I dress?" Intermission offered a full bar and snacks and candy. Tickets for our seating area were $128 pp next time I'll sit closer and pay more. Overall we had a fun time!