Bayou Bend is the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s house museum for American decorative arts and paintings. Displayed in the former home of Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg …
Bayou Bend is the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s house museum for American decorative arts and paintings. Displayed in the former home of Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg (1882–1975), the collection is one of the finest showcases of American furnishings, silver, ceramics, and paintings in the world. The house is situated on 14 acres of organically maintained gardens in Houston’s historic River Oaks neighborhood. Open year-round, Bayou Bend welcomes thousands of visitors annually for tours and special programs.
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Dec 5, 2024
This is one of my favorite places to go in Houston. Truly beautiful, especially when the azaleas are in bloom. Very great place for a peaceful stroll. Full review by Megan C
May 10, 2024
Beautiful gardens. The house is magnificent with all the different collections. There are 2 types of tours: 60 minutes or 90 minutes. We took the 60 minutes and paid (seniors) $11. You can take your… Full review by maggiet0813
Apr 10, 2024
We love visiting the gardens at Bayou Bend. We usually do the tour as part of the Azalea Trail, but it can get crowded, so this year we came a couple of weeks later and practically had this beautiful… Full review by volcanogirl
Is this place open to photography sessions? I am taking maternity pictures soon and I would love to take them here.
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Yes there are many times brides have photos taken in the garden area. I am not sure about using the house. The gardens are beautiful and photographers use it often.
Is the bridge near the parking lot and the home tour accessible to persons with walking aids - canes or walkers?
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The suspension bridge is wide enough for a walker and a person with a cane can do it as well. It should be wide enough for a wheel chair but there are about four steps on the …
The suspension bridge is wide enough for a walker and a person with a cane can do it as well. It should be wide enough for a wheel chair but there are about four steps on the house side of the bridge. One can use a wheel chair to view the rooms on the first floor of the house. If one checks with the staff at the Kilroy Center on Memorial, one can check on getting permission to enter the grounds from Lazy Lane and drop off the person in the wheel chair at the front of the house.
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How much does it cost to visit the MFAH?
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Admission is $20 with a student ID. On Thursdays, visiting the MFAH Permanent Collections is free, and an ALL ACCESS ticket to visit the Permanent Collections and...
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