On Friday, September 25, the Museum closes at 6 pm and the Law Building is closed all day. 
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Hours
Sunday
1 pm – 5 pm
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday
CLOSED
Wednesday
10 am – 5 pm
Thursday
10 am – 5 pm
Friday
10 am – 5 pm
Saturday
10 am – 5 pm

Location 1406 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX, 77019

Call for Questions 713-639-7800

Email Your Questions [email protected]

About

Please note: Rienzi, including its gardens, is closed Wednesday, September 30 & Thursday, October 1 for a special event.
Rienzi, the MFAH house museum for European decorative arts, is situated on four acres of wooded gardens in the historic River Oaks neighborhood, about five miles from the main MFAH campus and about two miles from Bayou Bend, the MFAH house museum for American decorative arts and paintings. Formerly the home of philanthropists Carroll Sterling Masterson and Harris Masterson III, Rienzi was designed by prominent Houston architect John Staub in 1952. Opened to the public in 1999, Rienzi houses a substantial collection of European decorative arts, paintings, furnishings, porcelain, and miniatures. Rienzi welcomes visitors for tours, family programs, lectures, music performances, and a variety of special events.
 
Rienzi Overview

Tickets

MFAH MEMBERS FREE
ADULTS $10
SENIORS (65+) $8
COLLEGE STUDENTS & YOUTH (AGES 13–18) $5
CHILDREN (AGES 12 & YOUNGER) FREE
ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. MILITARY FREE
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Tours

Docent-Led Tours and Self-Guided Visits

Rienzi offers guided tours of the house and collection led by volunteer docents. Audio guides and maps are available for self-guided visits to the house and gardens. Because of the unique setting, Rienzi offers a limited number of tickets each hour. Purchase your tickets in advance to secure your time slot.

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Rienzi Exhibitions

Rienzi’s exhibitions explore 18th- and 19th-century European decorative arts, as well as the Mastersons as collectors, actively engaging visitors in a dialogue with the collection. Included with general admission.
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Programs

Rienzi Overview - Gallery Experiences

Gallery Experiences

Learn more about Rienzi and its collection through special programs including lectures, performances, and evening events.

Rienzi Overview - Gallery Experiences

Gallery Experiences

Learn more about Rienzi and its collection through special programs including lectures, performances, and evening events.

Rienzi Overview - Adult Programs

Adult Programs

Rienzi offers a variety of programs for adults interested in expanding their knowledge and developing their artistic skills.

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Family Programs

The whole family can enjoy creative art-making and educational activities inspired by Rienzi’s collection.

Rienzi Overview - Symposiums

Rienzi Symposium

The Rienzi symposium focuses on topics inspired by the decorative arts, with papers presented by emerging scholars.

Support Rienzi

Rienzi Overview - Support - Annual Fund

Annual Fund

Generous gifts to the Annual Fund provide for Rienzi’s most-essential needs, from preserving the collection and gardens to supporting the dedicated staff. With these important resources, Rienzi presents an impressive and dynamic schedule of tours, performances, lectures, and educational programs for members of the community.

Rienzi Overview - Volunteer as a Docent

Volunteer as a Docent

Volunteer docents play an important role at Rienzi as they guide visitors through the house and introduce them to the collection. Participants of all backgrounds are invited to apply. Docent program training covers European art history of the 17th to 19th century, touring methods, and the art and architecture of Rienzi.