Rienzi, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Address:	1406 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019, USA
Phone:	+1 713-639-7800
Site:	mfah.org
Rating:	4.9
Working:	Closed Closed 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 1–5PM

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Reviews 15

Jonathan Nassar

Rienzi is one of my favorite Houston museums. When you come here, you get a good dose of art and architecture to explore, but also a fair bit of Houston history. The house was owned by the Masterson family (Harris Masterson III and Carroll Sterling Cowan) of Humble Oil fame and is named for Harris grandfather, Rienzi Melville Johnston. The house itself is beautiful and a tour guide will tell you about its history and additions, and the house is filled with European art and a very large porcelain collection. You can also go and enjoy the grounds around the house, including various gardens and fountains. Its a nice visit!

Will Knowles

Impressive collection. Phenomenally knowledgable tour guide. With the ability to get so up close and personal with this collection, the docents are the most protective Ive ever seen. Unfortunately most of the outside grounds were barricaded, unlike comparable tours like the Hogg mansion. While appreciative of art, our 15 yr old daughter has no art history training and was mindlessly bored throughout.

Chelsea Alexander

Beautiful art. Great atmosphere. I really enjoyed walking around and viewing the pieces they had. The guides were extremely knowledgeable.

T N

Great place to take guests when theyre in town. However, you must make reservations in order to tour Rienzi. Call before you go.

Graham Hegeman

Loved the house and gardens. Gardens not as extensive as at Bayou Bend, but beautiful nonetheless.

Mark Huey

I very cool home with lots of 17-1800 art and furniture. Beautiful gardens as well.

Nash Craiger

At first I thought it was antiquated but this place is the real deal

Harold Woods

comforting atmosphere, great historical experience always.