The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), located in Houston, is one of the largest museums in the United States. The permanent collection of the museum spans more than 6,000 years of history with more than 40,000 works from six continents.
The museum benefits the Houston community through programs, publications and media presentations. Each year, 1.25 million people benefit from museum's programs, workshops and resource centers. Of that total, m...
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), located in Houston, is one of the largest museums in the United States. The permanent collection of the museum spans more than 6,000 years of history with more than 40,000 works from six continents.
The museum benefits the Houston community through programs, publications and media presentations. Each year, 1.25 million people benefit from museum's programs, workshops and resource centers. Of that total, more than 500,000 people participate in the community outreach programs.
The MFAH's permanent collection totals over 56,000 pieces with a total 300,000 square feet (28,000 m) of exhibition space, making it the fifth largest museum in the United States. The museum's collections and programs are housed in seven facilities.
Main Campus
Other Facilities
The original museum building, designed by William Ward Watkin, was opened in 1924. It was the first art museum building in Texas and the third in the South.
Cullinan Hall, designed by Mies van der...
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