Rice University Moody Center For The Arts - Houston, TX

Abraham M.

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 state, not rude

Fatimah

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 go back again.

Ziesook Y. (.

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라이스 대학네 있는 미술관입니다.

Kmilo A.

Thrilled to have contributed musical vibes alongside maestros like @hesam_dianpour @dukehunter
and @arslen_metouii at the breathtaking Mudhif event by @archaeologynowhouston . This monumental project, a replica of an ancient reed guest house from Iraq, is the FIRST of
its kind in the USA, showcasing authentic materials and traditional craftsmanship.

Major props to #CasaCazadorAdvanceAssemble for harmonizing this cultural ode!

Huge thanks to @5301.18a for fostering these unique cross-cultural
connections!

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#CulturalPreservation #LiveMusicHouston #MudhifCelebration#5301CulturalLab

Vickie V.

Free art! Just not free parking... $2 for each 15 minutes ($12 max) at the visitor parking right outside. Recently, I went to view the flower and people installation... It was very cool and the flowers move as it senses your movement. On the way out, I saw green light art lantern that are made by Syrian refugees and profits will go back to help others!

Melvin M.

I visited about a month with my friend for an art exhibit. Very nice facility for exhibits and also as a workspace.

David H. N.

This building just opened earlier this year in February. They have a huge space in the front for revolving artists. Currently, they have a giant colorful tile exhibit. You can step on it, touch it, take as many pictures as possible too. Right now not a lot of people know about the space so you can enjoy it at your leisure.

The best part? It's FREE. There is a private lot next to the building that is $1 per 10 minutes with a max of $12 per day. We were in there for about 30 minutes. I'll keep an eye on the next revolving installation.

Tiffany V.

This center is a relaxing place for people to just chill, and there are beautiful exhibits there. There is one called "Flowers & People, Cannot be Controlled but Live Together – A Whole Year per Hour", which features a black box room that projects flowers and relaxing music. The cycle of growth and decay repeats itself in perpetuity. It is a nice place to just sit down and enjoy the beauty and movement of nature.

It's a free exhibit and the receptionist there is very kind. It's a little difficult to find parking, but otherwise, very much worth the visit.