Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is free thursdays. Permanent Collection admission is free all day, every Thursday, courtesy of Shell USA, Inc. The museum stays open until 9pm on Thursdays. Special/ticketed exhibitions are discounted (ALL ACCESS ticket to $10) on Thursdays but are not free. Not stated as required Verified on Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's own page, last checked 2026-09-04.
| Free day | Thursdays |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Open to everyone |
| Reservation | Not stated as required |
| What's included | Permanent Collection galleries |
| Regular adult price | $24 adult (ALL ACCESS, permanent collection) |
| Source | mfah.org · checked 2026-09-04 |
Eligibility: Open to everyone. Permanent Collection galleries. Skipping the ticket window here saves $24 adult (ALL ACCESS, permanent collection) per adult.
Worth knowing: Free Thursdays are underwritten specifically by Shell USA and come with extended 9pm closing hours.
Another way in free: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston participates in Bank of America's Museums on Us — cardholders get free general admission on the first full weekend of every month.
Children's Museum Houston (thursdays 5pm–8pm) · Houston Museum of Natural Science (tuesdays 5pm–8pm) · Houston Zoo (1st tuesday monthly) · Menil Collection (always free) — or see the full free museum days in Houston guide.
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Permanent Collection admission is free all day, every Thursday, courtesy of Shell USA, Inc. The museum stays open until 9pm on Thursdays. Special/ticketed exhibitions are discounted (ALL ACCESS ticket to $10) on Thursdays but are not free.
Not stated as required
Permanent Collection galleries
$24 adult (ALL ACCESS, permanent collection). That's what a well-timed visit saves you.