Blaffer Art Museum — Attraction in Houston

This was a little gem — the shows were curated very nicely and the work was very good. There is parking (DIRECTLY) across the street in that large lot. Only looked like a few spots. Just loop around if you’ve passed it and don’t bother asking anyone working as a lot attendant (if there’s an event going on) where the museum parking is. We had one parking lot attendant try to get $40 from us just for asking where the museum parking was (other entrance of the same lot). Needless to say this didn’t work out for her. This isn’t something that they have much control over but it did influence our time there, especially as it was our first time driving over. The museum staff is friendly and courteous, and the rest of our visit was enjoyable. This...

The Blaffer is a great museum space. But it suffers from Houstonism: it's a pain to get to thanks to I45 getting the worst road in the history of mankind. There isn't signage about it from the road, so you have to know about it in advance. It's a relatively small space to make it a destination. Now that the UH campus is full of art and should as a whole be integrated into a whole art experience, but it's not well mapped for visitors (nor do I think the six free parking spots for Blaffer patrons encompasses one then walking the campus too). And it closes at five. I'm not sure about weekends, but I basically only go there when I happen to be at UH for something. It would be great if it could get the attention...

I was pleasantly surprised to discover this hidden gem on the University of Houston campus. A friend invited me to his senior art exhibit, and I was blown away by the experience. The exhibit showcased not only his incredible work but also that of other featured artists. The pieces were breathtaking, each displaying unique styles and perspectives. I was particularly impressed by the diversity of black artists and their captivating pieces. The exhibit was interactive and immersive, with the artworks expertly curated to complement each other without overshadowing anyone’s work. It was a truly beautiful and...