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Cullen Sculpture Garden

Museum

Opened in 1986, this sculpture garden has works by Henri Matisse, Auguste Rodin & Pablo Picasso. People often mention garden, sculpture, sculptures, nice, beautiful, walk, outdoor,


Address

Calumet St, Houston, TX 77004, United States

Website

www.mfah.org

Contact

+1 713-639-7300

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (517 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 12:30 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: garden (15) sculpture (14) sculptures (10) nice (9) beautiful (8) walk (7) outdoor (6)
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  • 4/5 Sergio D. 2 years ago on Google
    Park Is Well Spacious And Plenty To See And Observe Sculpture. Nice And quiet Place To Read Or Study. Plenty To Do In The Surrounding area From Museum To Art And Scenery.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The K Green S. 2 months ago on Google • 893 reviews New
    Great and well maintained sculpture garden. Has many sculptures to see with lots of seats and tables to hang out. Adjacent to the cloud sculpture and water feature. Worth the walk!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 José A. 7 months ago on Google • 395 reviews
    It's a nice sculpture garden to walk around and view all the different sculptures surrounding the garden. Or sit in the patio tables with umbrellas and enjoy a drink. It's usually quiet in the late weekday evenings. Good for kids as well. (Aug 15)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lindsay L. 5 months ago on Google • 218 reviews
    Nice free sculpture garden to take in some art and kill time around the city. Climb up the long stairs to get a great view from the nearby rooftop
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim S. 1 year ago on Google • 137 reviews
    The Lillie and Hugh Cullen Sculpture Garden is a free outdoor sculpture garden with beautiful works located at the Museum of Fine Arts. Not especially big, and it won't take you long to view the whole thing, but there are some really nice items. It’s a must see if you are in the Huston area. Designed by artist and landscape architect Isamu Noguchi, the garden consists of 25 works of the MFAH, including sculptures by Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, David Smith, Frank Stella, and Louise Bourgeois.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. 5 years ago on Google
    Free outdoor sculpture garden with beautiful works. Not especially big, and it won't take you long to view the whole thing, but there are some really nice items. Definitely check it out if you're in the area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice newly constructed museum and art learning center. The architecture is pretty cool also.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jean b. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful space to spend time with family and friends enjoying the art and outdoors.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matt N. 1 month ago on Google • 160 reviews New
    A great place to walk through and kill an hour of time. Good place for a photoshoot but I guess you're supposed to have a permit.... I'd come back if I were in the area
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jessica M. 6 months ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Quick easy walk thru if you just need a little art in your life
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ellen D. 4 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    The outdoor sculpture was great, but we went on a cloudy n drizzling day n a little chilly. It would have been awesome if it was sunny. Love the art museum n the history.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diana M. 2 years ago on Google
    I love the roof top garden! I felt safe by the staff on duty. I was able to sit back and enjoy the beautiful afternoon weather. Got some really cool pictures too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 T N. 2 years ago on Google
    It's interesting, but not a lot of sculptures. However, Cafe Leonelli is nearby, and that was very nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer G. T. 11 months ago on Google
    I always enjoy this sculpture garden. The location is ideal. It is located in the center of an art mecca. So many amazing sculptures by amazing artists in the same place. The foliage and trees are so well taken care of. I visited late in the afternoon and the light shining through the trees was perfect. Plenty of natural shade is provided so well. The are a plethora of seating options available. People are always around. It’s such a nice place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maggie S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a must see for tourists and Locals alike! The sculptures outside are beautiful and make for beautiful photo ops!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Calamity C. 1 year ago on Google
    It is not as large as we had hoped, it's extension of the places around it. I would say it's more of an outdoor dining area with sculptures. It is very nice still yet. It is a lovely place, especially to eat at
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel K. 1 year ago on Google
    To be honest, I'm not a modern art fan, so this really wasn't for me. But for those who appreciate sculpture as medium, or for those who just need to walk around a bit to clear their head, it's a calm, serene space to be alone with your thoughts outside.

  • 5/5 Andrew L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great hidden gem of a sculpture garden. Definitely check it out if you have the time and opportunity.

  • 4/5 Farwa Z. 6 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Lovely little garden with metal sculptures right next to the Art museum. It's worth a few minutes to stop.

  • 5/5 Premal V. 1 year ago on Google
    A real gem of a place. It's free. It's outdoor (very relevant for COVID times). If you pick the right day, you might visit during good weather. It's delightful on such a day. Works by some of the world's greatest sculptors are displayed here. And because there are few space constraints, there are some gigantic pieces that would be awkward in an indoor space. There is a really nice cafeteria that borders the museum. All that sculpture is going to make you hungry, you know!

  • 5/5 Patrick A. 5 months ago on Google
    Wonderful garden full of world class sculptures. Absolutely beautiful, serene and free to the public.

  • 4/5 Joe G. 5 months ago on Google
    Cute little park to walk around and pass some time observing the artwork.

  • 5/5 Mark K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice outdoor sculpture garden!! I would suggest some wayfinding in case you are looking for a particular artist or sculpture.

  • 5/5 LaNelle R. 3 years ago on Google
    Didn’t get enough photos enjoying the walk. Cool sculptures though, in the most beautiful garden setting.

  • 5/5 Dan C. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice sculpture garden


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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