Reviews of Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden (Museum)

Stephanie Nguyen

My sister and I have been members of MFAH for years. We have been to several of museums across the countries and MFAH is one of our top favorites! This outdoor space is beyond amazing.

George Anderson

Great place to relax

Berje Mijares

With the most beautiful energy, a other perspective to the city! Art and love in the same place

Fen Chen

(Translated by Google) (Original) 這個公園上面很多美麗雕像，

Mauro Perez

Nice place in the middle of the city.

Mark Kirschke

Very nice outdoor sculpture garden!! I would suggest some wayfinding in case you are looking for a particular artist or sculpture.

Sarah Shelly

A very interesting area to walk around. It has a surreal quality in the park where you can go up onto the museum's rooftop and see the city or just meander in the park. The sculpture itself is cool, but I wish they wouldn't have roped it off.

Omar Hernandez

(Translated by Google) The place is very beautiful, only there are many buildings around (Original) El lugar es muy bonito, solo que hay muchas construcciones alrededor

Michael Clayville

Free outdoor sculpture garden with beautiful works. Not especially big, and it won't take you long to view the whole thing, but there are some really nice items. Definitely check it out if you're in the area.

Lauren Marek

Beautiful spot to stroll through.

Luis Cabra

New sculptures and new buildings enhanced the surroundings of the Houston museum area.

Kyle Munz

The statues were cool, but they didn't move much.

Richard Fielder

Beautiful sculptures. Very peaceful place to rest or eat lunch.

Carl Perry

Love this spot. Really close to Hermann park, good spot to hit up for 15 -30 minutes before heading over to the park. The vertical bean is dope, and then walk up the stairs and get a nice view and chill at a table for a bit.

angel moreno

I love this garden its a small place but its very peaceful and interesting. Very nice to take pictures here recommended.

Benjamin Kolodzie

The entire area around Rice campus is nice with parks and fountains. The sculpture park adds flare to the area

Veronica Triplette

Didn't even know it was here! Beautiful little place to see

Jennifer LaValley

Clean and great sculptures!

Danielle Huttenhoff

Nice quite place to sit and think. Lots of shade.

Donna Stamper

I loved this place and could've spent a lot more time there sans the rain. Amazing pieces. Do not miss if you're in the area.

Maryann Lucarelli

Joe would love this place!

Ananta Patel

Nice sculpture garden. Went there couple of times. You can try some of your photography skills if interested. Good for a weekend trip..!!

Doug Sweet

A nice place to kill some time and see some sculpture....nice areas to sit as well

Daniel Salinas

The best! Way better than in and whatever.

AsuraKage

It's actually kinda cool in person

Austin Bonds

I had our surprise wedding here in January of 2017 so I'm a little biased. I chose the site because where we actually first met was across the street in front of the Museum of Fine Arts but it was noisy there. This was a secluded great place for our impromptu ceremony.

Héctor Bohórquez

Really beautiful

jank daddy

super fun to take a stroll through & even take some artsy pictures. has tables and chairs in the garden so you can sit down & drink a coffee, enjoy a conversation, or just have some needed alone time!

Amanda Butler

The cloud column is gorgeous, plus the rooftop on top of the art school is worth it.

Anahi Soto

Fun, walking around the garden trying to figure out the meaning of the sculptures. Going up the buildings rooftop top at night was a bonus, the city looks amazing at night. Definitely recommend, good luck finding parking. Construction work all around...

Kirk Chantraine

Really nice sculpture garden. Had a can of beer and walked around for a nice end of the afternoon. The school nearby had a really cool stair and roof view of it as well.

Antonio Helm

Sit amongst sculptures and watch the world go bye. It is dog friendly. It is respite and beauty in middle of museum district

Hannah Conner

Construction is happening all around the garden, but it remains a peaceful place to visit and walk through. The stainless steel "bean" similar to the one in Chicago is cool to see. Make sure to wander up to the rooftop to take in the views of the city!

Keith Parker

Peaceful and cool sculptures

Amanda Prince

A must see for art appreciators! Houston’s very own Cloud Gate.

Raul Zepeda

Cool to look at and photograph

Karol Gawrych

Do yourself a favor and grab a coffee in the morning and take a tranquil stroll through the Cullen sculpture garden. The pieces of artwork are interesting and half the fun is in sharing what it means to you with friends. The “bean” looking piece is different and unique to the one in Chicago and worthy of its own fan fare. That is not to takeaway from the other massive and intricate artwork that dots the immediate area.

Jerame Cramer

Beautiful sculpture park. Free to visit.

Morgan Gail Machnik

So nice & cool

Renee Welton-Johns

Very cool place to go

Dee Dee Dee

Beautiful sculptures!!

Muhammad Raza

Not that cool. Got a nice pic still so I shouldn't complain

Alicia Bae

Looks amazing in person

Tenisha

Beautiful sculptures! A true hidden gem.

Carlos Ramirez

Ok. Is it the Sculpture Garden or The Houston Slender Bean? Well doesn't matter because it's a delightful addition to the area and MFAH. The stair climb to the top, don't worry you'll see it, is a must. Beautiful views. It's a fun addition to the area and you get a few extra steps on your device. Thursdays, not only is museum entrance free, the parking was also free in the fancy new garage. Nice way to spend the afternoon. Family and Artsy friendly.

Stephen Shaw

Very nice newly constructed museum and art learning center. The architecture is pretty cool also.

Keegan G.

Free admittance to the garden as well as the MFAH building. Great view of the museum district from the roof of the building. Lots of great things to see and photograph.

Daniel Acosta

This new space, part of the Houston Museum of Fine arts, is part of would be a huge complex dedicated to arts. Common areas are nice and well kept. An elevator can take you to a little roof with great views. I took some nice photos to the medical center and downtown from there. The view is better at night!

Ari Eberlin

A small but well displayed and beautiful sculpture garden to stroll through. There is even an authentic Rodin! There are some tables and chairs placed in one spot of the sculpture garden to allow guests a quiet, relaxing space to think, or a spot to enjoy a beverage while viewing the sculpture garden, or to sit and sketch. The newly installed (2018) Anish Kapoor sculpture is a highlight of this attraction and is a fabulous photographic element against the beautiful blue Texas sky. There is no cost to view this garden... It is located on the art studio campus on Montrose across from the MFAH.

John Atkins

Beautiful sculpture garden with lots of unique and well maintained artworks. The garden consists mainly of outdoor bronzes but also features a large Anish Kapoor piece. Worth spending some time in on a sunny day.

Laura Star

Everyone should go here sometimes and look at art.

C3 Real Estate Investments

Nice place, but the Bean was very disappointing when compared to the one in Chicago. The location of the sculpture is almost difficult to find if your not familiar with the area. There is still some construction going on, so maybe locating it may become easier, but I'm not very hopeful on this. Honestly, there really no comparison....

Jason Stevenson

Had an awesome time!

Anissa Shantele

Amazing hidden jewel in Montrose. Discover the art district!

Ann Burruss

Beautiful. Shady. With Rodins and a panel of four Matisse spanning 30 years. And free. Bring lunch and sit in the shade.

Jack Danger

I have a hard time not rating free, impressive galleries with 5 stars. This rating cost me nothing as did the visit. Now with the mountable School (!), you really get a treat with your visit. Particularly appreciate the new Amish sculpture. Every city needs one like every city needs a calatrava bridge (even if you don’t have water).

kris cain

I love going to yoga on a Sunday morning . The view of the city is spectacular.

Mark Winn

Not for me

Gabby Moose

I WAS REALLY STONED AND CONFUSED WHEN I FOUND THIS. IT TURNS OUT I LEARNED HOW TO USE WATEECOLOR HERE. ITS GREAT

Michiel Buitelaar

Nice but small. Now, bit of a construction site.

Lyla Ly

Nice just to walk around and see some sculptures

Sam Lopez

I'm from Chicago so there's a little bias but this bean is just a cheap knock off

Cloud Ramza

Smallish but free

John Parkhurst

Lovely little park that creates an awesome sanctuary from the bustle of the city. A perfect stop to put a cap on a day at the museums. I highly recommend having lunch there and relaxing.

piggylovesdragon

It's free and right across from the museum. Take a stroll...

Lucas Lemonholm

Inspiring public art

Daniel Eling

Nice public space, mostly modern-style pieces

Sirena Jones

Cullen Sculpture Garden is a small area with unique sculptures and works of arts. I didn't know that such a place existed until I went to the Fine Arts Houston from a parking garage nearby. I did a quick walk to see all the sculpture and that's it. Very interesting but not too memorable for me.

Fernando Orozco

Great garden , the museum district is growing up .

sam goody

Better than Millennium park

Kimberly Dean

Beautiful garden in the middle of the city. We went in September and it was still very hot. In spring or fall this will be a great place to take a walk and sit on the rooftop garden.

Lynette Ogwang

Enjoyed beautiful art and show.

Brent Radford

This is like a secret garden. With the high, inconspicuous walls, you enter a serene, lush, and almost silent world... even though it is in the heart of this bustling area of Houston. This is a must do on your list

S. Eaglin

It was a nice sculpture garden and I appreciate that it's something free to see in the city.

david cheng

Nice relaxing place

Bob Liu

Great place to see sculptures and the new cloud column, a polish stainless steel similar to the one in Chicago

Gemi Nunez

Not much to do, cute place for a walk, but that's about it.

jerry7831

Cool place nice art!

kita Kay

So fun!!

Theodora Okafor

Loved it, very unique

Meileh Burns

Interesting sculptures. Places to sit and observe. Currently construction around.

G M

Nice quiet ,relaxing and great view

Nidya Perez

Beautiful and relaxing!

Deborah Somoye

Nice place to visit

Dani SanchezTrevino

the Cullen Sculpture Garden is truly a marvel for both the eyes and the soul. Located in front of MFAH's Glassell School of Art, there are tranquil seating areas, well planned placements of sculptures that span the artistic canon in medium, school and origin. it's a must see!

Basilio Panjoj

It's great place to visit day and night

Courtney Sabotta

The BEAN!

Anna Espinoza

Pet friendly place to enjoy the outdoors.

AHMED RABIE

The pictures say it all. Best time to visit is weekends prior to sunset.

Alex M

Incredible statues. Great for a morning stroll.

Eric Sauseda

Wonderful sculptures by modern masters

Sabra Crawley

Beautiful and relaxing. Good for people watching or walking your dog.

Heberta Marcial

Good in door activity

MrStartPro

i Like mosaics and muraLs when it comes to rocks.

Mireya Morales

Nice place to be with friends,take pictures and relax.

Anama Ko

A nice place to sit and read whole surrounded by interesting art.

Hilda Jones

Inner city GEM

Angel Diva

I'm into that art life

Rashida Kachwala

We went on a moonlit night and the rooftop terrace made everything seem beautiful!

Flak DiNenno

Gorgeous view of midtown Houston and Hermann Park. A clean quaint sculpture garden / court perfect for enjoying lunch or a nice walk with friends, family, or your dogs.

Andres Cueto

Great outdoor space in Houston

Meesuan Paul-Birabi

A little osasis in the heart of the city, filled with lovely relaxing sculptures and gardens, exquisitely designed by various artists. A worth while experience.

just france

very nice, will come again

Shajee Jalali

Amazing

Emily Osburn

Good layout for an outdoor sculpture garden. There are ample places for display & when we went there were sculptures that appeal to a wide variety of tastes. Small tables set up if you'd like to enjoy a beverage or snack while sitting in the shade. Cozy getaway in the middle of a bustling city.

lopes rohan

Very nice park...there is long stairs to reach to terrace garden...it's awesome .. highly recommend visiting this park

Dana Martinez

Great place! Very tranquil and the art sculptures are great!!

Avishai #TeamTeodosio

It's quite small. But for fine arts fanatic, it is a great place to drop by and check out the sculptures.

Ruth Martínez

Nice place ✔

M Fardis

Nice place to visit

John David Vasquez

Beautiful shiny bean and other sculptures!

Felisa Miller

Undergoing construction

Jacqueline Yanez

The sculptures are very interesting. It's located in a nice spot where you can sit and enjoy lunch or time with a friend.

Anj Venture

Nice park to relax

Rose and Mike Farmer

Don't miss a chance to take a walk through this outdoor sculpture garden. Great works here. Easy to miss.

Michael Goble

Have loved this special place for decades...and then some!!

Edmund H Volkman

87 million dollar silver bullet check it out ladies

David Johnson

Beautifully designed, pleasant plantings, and great walking trails.

Max Blythe

Houston's take on "the Rocky Stairs"

Tony Gonzales

This is the sweaty guy that runs through here every week or so.. It may not be readily apparent, but the ground is hot lava: beware the cracks! In all seriousness, I believe the stonework was sourced from the same quarry as our state capitol building; pink limestone is one of a kind.

Carrissa Young

Roof top view is priceless

Jose Gonzalez

Simply amazing!

Shaun S

Great spot to relax in the sun and view some sculpture

Christine Browning

Fun place filled with amazing sculptures. This is where the "Cloud" sculpture is located. (Also known as the bean.)

Mind Shrine

great

Mark Aldrich

Nice park, great for a lunch

Alex Ruiz

This Cloud Column is a must see while visiting Houston! But parking here sucks due construction so you might have to walk there.

Sam Mor

Great place for a summer evening! I rather leave the pictures here to do all the talking.

E Grinstead

Be sure to walk up the stairs by the stage seating to take in the view of Houston and the medical center area. The view of the Houston area architecture is gorgeous and so are the sculptures. It's all free. Two garden sculptures were still covered waiting to be unveiled when we were there 8/25/18...I'm curious what they are.

Jacob DeJean

Beautiful

Fouad Hafiz

Neat little refuge from the everyday.

Yoram C

Small. Some nice pieces. Actually i think the Chillida that’s at the plaza just outside the Garden is the Best.

Marsha Boyat

Absolutely awesome. A gem in Midtown Houston. Take the kids, take the hubby, take the wife. Reminds me of the Chicago bean. Lovely.

Kaylie Hardaway

That bean is a great place to take pictures.... Really loved visiting!!

Javier Holguin

Great place and great details.

Teresa Denise Hill

Very relaxing

Hillary S

Small space without a lot of street parking. security is present. Some shade. Lack of signs explaining each piece. No title/artist found on some.

Ciaran Lee

Nice place to relax

Thilo Stefanski

Cool

bianca martinez

Beautiful place

Vee Orange

Lots of space to to move around. Lovely scenery.

John

Neat

Ana Rivera

Interesting art works

Juan Marin

This park is a Masterpiece! Amazing way to enjoy art and the weather (whenever it’s acceptable) and very comfortable and good looking amenities. Perfect for unwinding and even for photo shoots.

Mike Bunting

Inspire

greyboy quixote

Thumbs up for the creator of this thing....

Robert Guratzsch

Cool place to check out some Rodin art sculpture pieces.

Anmol Shah

The roof has a good view with some sofas to enjoy said view

Latisha Allen

kinda Romantic in an artsy type of way

Lisa S.

Beautiful and unexpected. A beautiful introduction to the MFAH art museum.

Kokoy Severino

This is one of the coolest spots in Houston's Museum District, a real gem...

Alejandra Enriquez

Yoga in the middle of the garden is very relaxing

Jorge Valdez

Fun place for pictures!

Anthony Coz

Another fine FREE Oasis in Houston. Shade, tables & chairs, about a dozen large sculptures. Paid Parking minor challenge. Near CAM (Contemporary Art Museum) & Jung (as in Carl) Center. Sometimes small exhibits, functions, & bookstore. Steps to Art Museum, "MFAH," city view STEPS to outside observation level (mesa).

Juan Antonio

Walk Chill Take pics

Austin Ng

The sculpture garden is a good place to take a walk around before or after visiting MFAH's main buildings.

Ke Xu

very small

Collin Myers

A fine sculpture park. It’s free and their are a variety of sculptures to view. My only complaint was that it was sometimes difficult to find the posted information for several of the pieces.