The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston
Guest capacity
Up to 350 seated guests
About this venue
The MFAH campus offers a variety of unique and elegant spaces for private events. When you select the MFAH as your next venue, you are supporting the Museum’s exhibitions, programs, and community outreach.
Our event spaces
- Caroline Wiess Law Building
- Audrey Jones Beck Building
- Glassell School of Art
- Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
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Available services that can be provided by The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Valet - paid
Reviews
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Senior Account Executive for City Kitchen Catering
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is one of the truly special locations in Houston to celebrate an event. To be surrounded by world class art while enjoying the activities of a special dinner is an exclusive experience. The professionalism and excitement of the Special Events team assures a well run event. My favorite place in Houston to execute a special occasion!
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No, but there are special benefits for members of our Leadership Circle and Corporate Partner Program. Membership at this level has many other advantages and can easily be arranged by our Development Department.
To get started, email specialevents@mfah.org or call 713.639.7754. Our Sales Coordinator will be happy to answer any questions and check availability for you. Once you’ve chosen your date, one of our Event Coordinators will work with you from planning through execution of your event. Your event will be confirmed upon payment of the applicable Rental Fee and a signed contract.
The Rental Fee includes the facility rental as well as the operational costs for the space to be used for your event. Operational costs include museum security, buildings engineers, housekeeping, and any additional personnel required during the event. Charges vary depending upon the location and size of your event.
Examples include but are not limited to food and beverage services, equipment rental, parking, tenting, entertainment, audio visual, flowers, decorations, and insurance.
All private events are held outside of museum hours. Generally speaking, we do not plan functions on Thursdays (when the museum is open late, and is usually much busier as it is the ‘free’ day). Available times are listed below: Monday: All Day Tuesday & Wednesday: After 5:00pm Thursday: N/A Friday, Saturday & Sunday: After 7:00pm
Yes, if they are a part of the museum’s approved vendor list. The museum has curated a list of approved vendors who have been selected for their quality of service, and are specially trained and properly insured in use of the museum premises. All caterers, decor, and AV vendors must be selected from our approved vendor list.
The Museum offers self-parking in the Museum’s parking garages. If you prefer valet parking, we will make these arrangements. When valet parking is planned, it is necessary to include HPD officers for traffic control.
A Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 is required covering bodily injury and property damage liability protection for the duration of the event. Many companies and individuals already have this coverage within their existing policy. If not, this can be arranged by the museum for an additional charge.
Yes, in certain buildings and galleries, however there are decibel limits to protect the artwork from moving to the beat. Museum personnel are authorized to control the volume when necessary. Please note that live bands are only permitted for events in the Caroline Wiess Law Building.
All Alcohol served at the museum must be provided through Art of the Spirits Inc. (AOTS), a corporation licensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Outside alcohol is not allowed to be brought to the Museum.
As is common with most museums, we do not serve red wine, or any “red drinks” during events. The only time red wine is permitted is during seated dinners, when poured by the catering staff. This policy is to protect the artwork from accidental spills.
Open flames are not permitted in museum premises. You are welcome to use LED or battery operated candles.
No fireworks are allowed on any MFAH property. The Museum does not normally allow confetti, rose petals, or glitter on its premises.
Unlike traditional wedding venues, we do not have traditional peak seasons, and pricing does not change throughout the year. Availability is based upon exhibitions being held at the museum and can be determined no more than 12 months in advance.
Please refer to "peak season" answer.
All Alcohol served at the museum must be provided through Art of the Spirits Inc. (AOTS), a corporation licensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Outside alcohol is not allowed to be brought to the Museum.
The Museum offers self-parking in the Museum’s parking garages. If you prefer valet parking, we will make these arrangements. When valet parking is planned, it is necessary to include HPD officers for traffic control.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.
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