The Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens are a division of Houston’s inspiring Museum of Fine Arts, although the collection is housed in a much more unique setting than the rest of the museum. This historic house museum of American decorative arts and paintings is located inside of the former home of Ima Hogg, a leader and philanthropist in the Houston area.

Just a short trip from Siena at Memorial Heights, the museum is set up just like an authentic historic home rather than a traditional art gallery, and it has one of the most impressive collections of American furnishings, silver and ceramics found anywhere in the world. Prized paintings also line the walls in an organic manner like they would be when Hogg and her family inhabited the home, creating a truly unique visit for art appreciators. Outside, the home itself is situated on 14 acres of land complete with lush gardens and tall trees, adding even more beauty for visitors to admire.

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77007
(713) 639-7750
www.mfah.org/visit/bayou-bend-collection-and-gardens/

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Houston’s Art Car Museum is one of the most unique museums in the entire country. Instead of focusing on scientific discoveries, well-known works of art, or even dinosaur fossils, the museum is dedicated to the “art car,” a vehicle that the owner has altered in such a way that it becomes a work of art. From cars painted like abstract expressionist paintings to cars shaped like high-heeled shoes, you won’t even believe that many of these vehicles actually exist.

In addition to its cars, the Art Car Museum also features special exhibits with more traditional works created by some of the most renowned modern artists. View contemporary art like you’ve never imagined at one of Houston’s most unique attractions.

Just a short trip away from Siena at Memorial Heights, this Houston museum is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Art Car Museum
140 Heights Boulevard
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 861-5526
www.artcarmuseum.com

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The Wortham Theater Center was first built during the 1980s, and its construction and later success are true testaments to the city’s community spirit. This is part of what makes the theater so special to longtime Houston residents, but its wide variety of unique cultural performances are what keep people coming back.

Just a short drive away from Siena at Memorial Heights, the Wortham Theater Center houses two of Houston’s most respected theaters, the Alice and George Brown Theater and the Lillie and Roy Cullen Theater. It is also home to both the Houston Ballet and the Houston Grand opera. The center is a work of art in itself, boasting a six-story Grand Foyer, majestic balconies and even a beautifully arched entrance on the exterior. Food and beverages are also served in the lobby before each performance, so you can enjoy a small snack before enjoying some of the best of Houston’s theatrical and musical culture.

Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
(832) 487-7000
www.houstonfirsttheaters.com

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