Houston's Bayou Bend
Developed between 1930 and 1950, the organically maintained gardens at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens in Houston are nationally recognized as among the most significant in the South
Photo by: Rick Gardner, Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Clio Garden: The mythological Clio, who presided over arts and sciences, also presides over this ornamental garden that was created while the house was being built.
Photo by: Miguel Flores-Vianna, Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
The Massachusetts Room inside Bayou Bend is one of many rooms that now houses the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's early American decorative arts and painting collection.
Photo by: Robb Williamson
The north façade and outdoor plaza of the brand new Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center, which opens in September 2010.
Photo by: Miguel Flores-Vianna, Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
The furnishings in the Chillman Parlor inside Bayou Bend are in the Empire style and illustrate the ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian designs that were popular in the early 1800s.
Photo by: Rob Muir, Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Tulips and azaleas in the gardens.
Photo by: Rick Gardner, Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The East Garden extends the east facade of the house into the landscape.
Photo by: Rick Gardner, Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The house's Texas Room.
Photo by: Robb Williamson
Steps on the grounds of Bayou Bend.
Photo by: Robb Williamson
The second-story terrace of the new visitor center.
Photo by: Rick Gardner, Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Native trees and shrubs in a woodland ravine.
Photo by: Robb Williamson
The brand new visitors center.
