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March 8–10, 2024. Enjoy the beautiful gardens of the two MFAH house museums— Bayou Bend and Rienzi —as part of Houston’s biennial Azalea Trail. Presented by the River Oaks Garden Club, this year’s 87th annual Azalea Trail celebrates the theme “Branch Out!”. In addition to the beautiful blooms at Bayou Bend and Rienzi, the Azalea ...
- The History of Bayou Bend
- What to Expect at The Museum
- Admission and Hours
- Guided Tours
- Tips and Info For visitors
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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Mar 19, 2021 · The Historic Stop: Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, River Oaks. Why?: Bayou Bend was once the home of the late Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg, and each spring its gardens are ...
Azalea Trail – Bayou Bend Gardens. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, a branch of The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, is an oasis of nature and beauty located just five minutes from downtown Houston and was one of the first homes built in the new subdivision of River Oaks. Ima Hogg and her brothers, Will and Mike Hogg, chose this 14-acre site ...
She also planted camellias and is credited with introducing azaleas to Houston. Most of Bayou Bend’s gardens evolved between 1934 and 1942 and changed little until 1957, when she gave her estate and collection to the MFAH. In 1961, she invited River Oaks Garden Club to supervise the gardens permanently. Since then, the organization’s ...
Mar 11, 2014 · (2014) Garden path and blooming azaleas at the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens in the River Oaks neighborhood of Houston, Texas. United States Houston Texas, 2014. -03-11. United States Houston Texas, 2014. -03-11.
