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Olga de Amaral: To Weave a Rock
Olga de Amaral
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Jul 25 – Sep 19, 2026
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen
Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Henri Matisse
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
May 20 – Sep 13, 2026
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Enchanted: Visual Histories of the Central Andes
Various Artists
The Menil Collection
Jul 30 – Nov 14, 2026
Cauleen Smith: We Already Have What We Need
Cauleen Smith
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Jul 15 – Oct 3, 2026
Neighborhoods
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Museum District & Montrose
MFAH, Menil, CAMH, Rothko Chapel, and Houston's densest gallery corridor
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EaDo & East End
POST Houston, ARTECHOUSE, murals, and the emerging art scene
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Third Ward
Project Row Houses, Blaffer Art Museum, and community-rooted art
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Sawyer Yards & The Heights
300+ artist studios, six warehouses, and the Washington Ave creative corridor
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River Oaks
Opera Gallery and Houston's collector class
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best art galleries in Houston?
Houston is home to 25 galleries and art spaces on RedDot Texas. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Menil Collection, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Sawyer Yards. Browse all Houston galleries at reddottexas.com/houston/galleries.
Are there free art museums in Houston?
Yes. The Menil Collection, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Blaffer Art Museum, Asia Society Texas Center, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Moody Center for the Arts, The Ismaili Center, Houston offer free admission. Visit reddottexas.com/houston/free for a complete list of free art in Houston.
What art events are happening in Houston this week?
RedDot Texas tracks 66 art events in Houston including exhibitions, gallery openings, art walks, and installations. Check reddottexas.com/this-weekend/houston for this weekend's picks.
What is Houston known for in the art world?
Houston is home to a $1.3 billion arts industry — the largest in Texas. From the Museum District's 19 institutions to Sawyer Yards' 300+ artist studios, the city is a cultural powerhouse and a gateway to Latin American art.
What art neighborhoods should I visit in Houston?
Houston has 5 major art neighborhoods: Museum District & Montrose, EaDo & East End, Third Ward, Sawyer Yards & The Heights, River Oaks. Each has its own character and gallery scene.