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Mar 13, 2015 · Fodor's Expert Review Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. River Oaks Garden. This estate houses the MFAH's decorative arts collections and lets you step back in time to witness the...
- 6003 Memorial Dr, Houston
- 60036.4B
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens is ranked #9 out of 32 things to do in Houston. See pictures and our review of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.
- 6003 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007
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May 13, 2023 · Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens: Where Texas history, art shine in Houston. By Robin Soslow, Special to Chron May 13, 2023. Bayou Bend, now a public collection of American...
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Situated on 14 acres of lush woodland, Bayou Bend is a serene sanctuary that feels like a world away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Houston. This stately 1920s-era mansion was built by commissioned architect John F. Staub, between 1927 and 1928, for Ima Hogg and her brothers, William C. and Michael Hogg. Hogg was very devoted to Houston’s e...
re-In the late 1950s, Ms. Hogg donated her estate to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston—and since then, Bayou Bend has become known for its world-class collection of American art, furnishings, and decor. Each of the museum’s 28 rooms and galleries represents a different period of American history, reflecting the country’s taste and style from pre-Rev...
Admission provides one of two options for visiting: you can opt to do the house and gardens or just the gardens. Tickets are available online and on-site, and prices for both options are listed below: Bayou Bend is open year-round from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.
You can schedule a docent-led tour in advance of your visit. Discounts are offered for groups of more than 10. Bayou Bend also provides free school tours throughout the week that focus on small-group discussions and historical thinking skills. Garden tours are self-guided, and guests may use their phones to listen to an audio tour or refer to a sel...
Babies are welcome, and strollers are permitted.When touring the gardens, be sure to bring your phone and headphones for the optional audio tour.If you have kids, look into Camp at Bayou Bend, a summer camp series for children ages 9 to 12.And speaking of kids: Bayou Bend Family Days are free days for families, usually on the third Sunday.- Justine Harrington
- (713) 639-7750
- 6003 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007, USA
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Bayou Bend is the MFAH 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.
462 reviews. #14 of 833 things to do in Houston. Historic SitesGardensArt Museums. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Bayou Bend is the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's house museum for American decorative arts and paintings.
