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Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

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This estate houses the MFAH's decorative arts collections and lets you step back in time to witness the elegant lifestyle of the first half of the 20th century. Noted Houston philanthropist and collector Ima Hogg donated the 28-room mansion, complete with period pieces dating back to the 1600s, to the Museum of Fine Arts. Be sure to take the time to wander through the beautifully manicured gardens—you'll feel as if you're strolling the grounds of a French château. The woodland trails are especially wonderful, like something out of a fairy tale. Guided and self-guided tours of the mansion must be scheduled in advance (no reservations are necessary in order to tour the gardens).

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  • Address: 6003 Memorial Dr. at Westcott St., River Oaks, Houston, TX, 77007 | Map It
  • Phone: 713/639-7750
  • Cost: $10 (home), $3 (gardens); ask about guided tours
  • Hours: Tues.--Sat. 10--5, Sun. 1--5
  • Website: www.mfah.org/bayoubend
  • Location: River Oaks
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