Rice University Moody Center For The Arts — Attraction in Houston

Went there for a nice Valentine’s Day with a friend and ended up leaving early due to a rude staff member who made us extremely uncomfortable. I did not get his name, as we were trying to get out of there as quick as possible. He followed us around the exhibit and proceeded to approach us 3 separate times to tell us something. We were not touching any of the art work, we were not speaking loudly, we did not disrespect anyone or anything in there. Just simply wanted to see the art. The first time he approached us, my friend and I were taking pictures of a piece of artwork when he suddenly stops us to say “maybe you should read what this is about before taking pictures like that” …meanwhile this exhibit was about climate change. after that, he kept peeking around the corner, looking at us, then going back around the wall, as if he thought we were going to do something. I do not appreciate being treated like a child. we felt very uncomfortable and he ruined the moment for us. We did make a complaint but I wish I had his name to mention here. Hopefully they get it handled because I would not...

Before you visit here, you must consider this important point: While this site IS a museum to a certain extent, it is first and foremost a place of learning. This is an art school, populated with students, teachers and professors who's first occupation is not customer service. They're here NOT primarily to serve the public as much as to serve the University. If you keep that in perspective you may enjoy your visit, but if you're going to nit-pick the service quality, or if you come here with a chip on your shoulder about the students, faculty and staff, there are better places in Houston to see. An art school where the community is intentionally allowed to experiment and nurture developing skills may not be for you.

The things on display here are a nice combination of student work, faculty work, and exhibits from outside. The building itself is wonderful. If you're on campus, take some time to explore some of the outdoor art pieces that are...

I'm not sure why people are raving about this place.

The staff and students are rude as can be. I have been here twice and never going back. Keep your attitude

The art is mediocre at best.

There are plenty of great museums in Houston, including a lot of niche and cultural ones

The Moody family trust needs to fire the arrogant professors. The curator needs to go to the museum of modern and contemporary arts and learn

The lady professor from the earth exhibit needs to learn that calling people early birds is rude as 15 minutes before opening is not outrageous. Your staff should have been ready before that. Opening on time is fine, but some of us come long distances. We were just sitting at tables outside

Rice students have rarely contributed to anything spectacular, so please take a humble pill

Texas is a welcome...