THINGS TO DO

The Ultimate Guide to Free Museums in Houston

Who doesn’t love free stuff? The city’s art, history, science institutions, and more await.

09/14/2022 By Amarie Gipson

ON VIEW

The Story Behind the Famous $15M Painting at the MFAH

Houstonians can experience The Sugar Shack on view in the MFAH’s new Kinder building through the end of the year.

07/13/2022 By Amarie Gipson

CULINARY ARTS

Food and Art Collide in the MFAH’s Culinary Canvas Series

The synergy between the culinary and art world is on full display with this new project at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

04/12/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

ART GUIDE

6 Essential Arts Memberships Every Houstonian Should Have

Support Houston's vibrant art community.

01/17/2022 By Amarie Gipson

EDITOR’S PICKS

5 Must-See Art Exhibitions To Visit This November

From cave-inspired sculptures to film and photography, check out these shows in Houston this month.

11/11/2021 By Amarie Gipson

EDITOR’S PICKS

What’s On View at the MFAH’s Kinder Building?

A round-up of our favorite permanent collection works on view.

09/24/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Stay Cool

5 Museum District Exhibits You Shouldn't Miss This Summer

From a crocheted bridge to a 66 million-year-old T. rex to activist imagery, these exhibitions will help you beat the heat while also expanding your mind.

06/17/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

Summer Field Trips

The Ultimate Houston Family Bucket List

15 can’t-miss summer field trips that toddlers to teens will dig.

06/07/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp, Laura Furr Mericas, Brittany Cristiano, and Kaitlyn Miller

Glowing Review

Have You Been Inside the Kinder Yet?

The many dreamy design details of the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, the MFAH’s game-changing new space

04/08/2021 By Dianna Wray

Big Moves

Lucille's Chris Williams Announces New Hospitality Group and New Restaurants

Get ready for a number of new spots, including one run by James Beard semifinalist Dawn Burrell.

02/03/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

take me out

Comfort Food Takeout Guide: Third Ward/Museum District

Soul food, homestyle biscuits with chili, traditional Tex-Mex.

10/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

City News

Explosion Rocks Museum District Bar, Surrounding Area

No injuries have been reported from the blast at Bar 5015.

06/12/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

So Much Sanitizer

Slowly, but Surely, Houston's Museums Are Re-Opening

Institutions in the Museum District are taking precautions to keep staff and guests safe.

04/29/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Skyrise and shine

These Five Developments Will Change Houston Forever

A new decade means a new look for the city.

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

New English Comfort

Our Latest Obsession: Harissa-Dusted Cornish Hen at Davis St. at Hermann Park

A celebrated chef is back in business, and boy is he doing it right.

10/29/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Newcomer's Guide

H-Town for Families: A Bucket List

25 must-dos everyone, big or small, young or old, will love.

10/01/2019 By Jeff Balke

Work of Art

New Luxury Condos in the Museum District are Tailor-Made for Art Lovers

Details matter at The Mondrian at the Museums.

08/29/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Strike a Pose

At the MFAH, Meet the Icons of Style

A thrilling new exhibition walks visitors through a century of fashion photography—and reveals Houston's prominent role in that evolution.

06/24/2019 By Schaefer Edwards

It's Been a Good Run

It's the End of an Era for Southern Importers

After 104 years, the Museum District retail institution will close for good at the end of the month.

06/14/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Dream Homes

This Comfortable Boulevard Oaks Home Has an Inner Diva

And it's within walking distance of numerous museums and Hermann Park.

03/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp