Art

Now On View

Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird

Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, 1940, oil on canvas

Through May 17, 2026

Frida: The Making of an Icon

Making its debut at the MFAH, this monumental exhibition is devoted to the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo. The fascinating presentation features works of art not only by the legendary Mexican artist but also by artists she inspired.

Ernesto Neto, SunForceOceanLife installation view

Ernesto Neto, SunForceOceanLife (installation view), 2020, crocheted textile and plastic balls

Through September 7, 2026

Ernesto Neto: SunForceOceanLife

Wisdom Buddha, Tibet, 12th Century

Wisdom Buddha, Tibet, 12th Century

Through May 10, 2026

Buddha | Nature: Five Dialogues on Our Shared World

Installation view of Louvre Couture at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Installation view of Louvre Couture at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Through March 29, 2026

Louvre Couture at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Fashions from the Paris exhibition Louvre Couture-Art and Fashion: Statement Pieces are on view alongside masterworks from the MFAH collections.

Core Program 2026 Exhibition Card

Core Program 2026 Exhibition Card

Through May 1, 2026

2026 Core Exhibition

Peter Bradley Milkwood

Peter Bradley Milkwood

Through May 31, 2026

Peter Bradley and "The De Luxe Show"

Art, Place, and Power: Project Row Houses in Houston's Third Ward

Through November 8, 2026

Art, Place, and Power: Project Row Houses in Houston's Third Ward

Learn more about the founding members of Project Row Houses, one of Houston's leading community-oriented arts organizations.

Yayoi Kusama Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity

Through Winter 2027

Yayoi Kusama "Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity"

The Sugar Shack detail and Oh joy! Long time no see detail

The Sugar Shack (detail) | Oh joy! Long time no see (detail)

Through Winter 2026

Good Times with Ernie Barnes and Alexis Pye

Coming Soon

Pablo Picasso, The Yellow Sweater, 1939, oil on canvas

Pablo Picasso, The Yellow Sweater, 1939, oil on canvas

May 20-September 13, 2026

Picasso-Klee-Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen

Explore The Collection

Portrait artwork
Historic artwork scene
Ceremonial mask artwork
Landscape artwork
Gold wreath artwork

Anne Wilkes Tucker Photography Study Center

The Anne Wilkes Tucker Photography Study Center offers a versatile space to engage with the Museum's rich holdings of prints, drawings, and photographs, which comprise more than half of the entire MFAH collection.

Anne Wilkes Tucker Photography Study Center