Menu Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens view slideshow 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. The house is situated on 14 acres of organically maintained gardens in Houston’s historic River Oaks neighborhood. Open year-round, Bayou Bend welcomes thousands of visitors annually for tours and special programs. Featuring the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center, which includes the Kitty King Powell Library and Study Center, as well as state-of-the-art education and rental spaces, Bayou Bend has established its place in the continually growing cultural arts scene of Houston. ► See the latest visitor protocols here. Hours Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Monday CLOSED Tuesday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday CLOSED Closed Thanksgiving Day Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. More Information Visiting Bayou Bend Programs & Events Collection Gardens Bayou Bend Virtual Tour Powell Library Hill Texas Artisans & Artists Archive Facility Rentals at Bayou Bend School Tours Support Bayou Bend Street Address 6003 Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77007 Map & Directions Mailing Address Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens P.O. Box 6826 Houston, TX 77265-6826 General Inquiries E-mail Address bayoubend@mfah.org Phone 713.639.7750 Main address 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005 MFAH Information Line 713.639.7300 Sign up for e-newsletters MFAH Community Profile FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON VIMEO CONTACT TERMS POLICIES PRIVACY POLICY Copyright © 2021, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. All rights reserved.