The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston , located in Houston, is one of the largest museums in the United States. The permanent collection of the museum spans more than 6,000 years of history with more than 62,000 works from six continents. The museum benefits the Houston community through programs, publications and media presentations. Each year, 1.25 million people benefit from museum's programs, workshops and resource centers. Of that total, more than 500,000 people participate in the community outreach programs The MFAH's permanent collection totals 63,718 pieces in 300,000 square feet of... exhibition space, placing it among the larger art museums in the United States. The museum's collections and programs are housed in seven facilities. Main Campus The school offers classes at the Studio School for Adults and the Glassell Junior School, as well as Community Bridge Programs, special programs for youths, and the Core Artist-in-Residence Program. Other Facilities The Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston is the oldest art museum in Texas.
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