Is Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens free?

Admission is free! Enjoy: Station-guided house tours of the first floor (children under 10 welcome!) Access to Bayou Bend’s remarkable historic gardens.

Is there free parking in downtown Houston?

On-street parking in downtown is FREE Monday-Saturday from 6 pm-7 am and all day Sunday. Again, beware of red markings (see Tip # 2)! Commercial meters (usually painted red) designate parking spots for commercial vehicles (with company logos displayed) only.

Can you take pictures at Bayou Bend Gardens?

Photography Policy Flash photography, photography props, and tripods (and similar equipment) are not permitted on Bayou Bend’s grounds.

Is the Museum of Fine Arts Free on Thursdays?

Thursdays: Always Free If it’s a Thursday, general admission to the MFAH is completely free, to everyone, courtesy of Shell Oil Company. The only exception is specially ticketed exhibitions. Plus, the Museum is open late on Thursdays, until 9 p.m. So you can bring the entire posse for free after work.

Where is the Bayou Bend Collection in Houston?

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.

Who is Bayou Bend Museum of Fine Art?

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.

How often is the Bayou Bend Gardens open?

Bayou Bend is open six days per week for daily tours of the collection and gardens, and frequently hosts programs and events both educational and social in nature focused on the appreciation of American art, history, and nature.… I’m planning on coming here to take a few pictures before prom, has anyone been here before and do they recommend it?

Is the Bayou Bend in Houston a park?

Bayou Bend is not actually a park, but a museum (part of the MFAH system). It’s the former home of Houston philanthropist, Ima Hogg. Her mansion is available to tour, but if you’re like us and prefer the outdoors to the stuffy inside of a decorative mansion, garden-only tickets are also available.