Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens - photographed historic house museum

Bayou Bend is the former estate of philanthropist Ima Hogg, now a Museum of Fine Arts, Houston property that houses a large collection of American decorative arts and period rooms. The house and formal gardens, designed by architect John Staub and landscape designers, are commonly photographed by visitors and featured in museum digital content. High-quality images of the interiors and gardens appear frequently on social media, museum blogs, and online articles about historic houses. The museum posts virtual resources and exhibit highlights that receive national and international online attention.