STRAKE JESUIT ART MUSEUM

HOUSTON, TX

Houston Skyline from Interstate 45, Houston, TX Founded in 1836 by Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen, Houston was named for Sam Houston, one of the most prominent leaders of the Texas Revolution in the 1830s.  The city was incorporated and became the capital of the Republic of Texas in 1837, before the capital moved permanently to Austin in 1839.  The city grew slowly as a major trading hub for the state of Texas beginning in the 1840s, and became the main railroad hub of the state of Texas by 1890.  However, the city lagged behind the nearby port city of Galveston, located on the Gulf of Mexico, until the 1900 Galveston Hurricane devastated the city, leading to an effort to create a deepwater port at Houston, which was further inland and better protected from hurricanes.  Between 1902 and 1914, the Houston Ship Channel was deepened, creating a large port at Houston, leading to the beginning of the city’s continual rapid growth ever since, growing from under 100,000 people to over 2,000,000 people in the century between 1910 and 2010.  The city’s skyline today is dominated by skyscrapers built during the energy and real estate boom of the 1970s and 1980s, and includes several buildings by significant architects, including Philip Johnson and John Burgee, I. M. Pei, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and Pelli Clarke Pelli Associates.   The city has continued to see major growth driven by the petrochemical industry, and today has the fourth-largest municipal population and fifth-largest metropolitan area population of any city in the United States, as well as being one of the nation’s most ethnically diverse cities.
Houston Skyline from Interstate 45, Houston, TX Credit: w_lemay

Strake Jesuit Art Museum is a renowned art museum situated in Houston, Texas. The museum is located on the campus of Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, a Catholic institution for boys. The museum was established in 2004 and has since become a popular destination for art lovers and enthusiasts.

The museum boasts a vast collection of art pieces, including paintings, sculptures, and drawings, spanning various periods and styles. The artworks range from classic and traditional to contemporary and modern. The museum also has an impressive collection of religious art, including works from the Renaissance period.

Apart from its permanent collection, the museum also hosts rotating exhibits, featuring works from local and international artists. The museum's mission is to foster an appreciation for the arts and promote cultural awareness in the community.

In addition to its art collections, the museum also hosts educational programs, workshops, and events for students and the general public. These programs are designed to educate and inspire individuals to appreciate and create art.

Overall, Strake Jesuit Art Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in art and culture. With its diverse collection and educational programs, the museum offers a unique and enriching experience for its visitors.

STRAKE JESUIT ART MUSEUM is a Art Museum in HOUSTON TX. US MID #8404801934

The museum is classed as ART (Art Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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STRAKE JESUIT ART MUSEUM
8900 BELLAIRE BLVD
HOUSTON
TX
77036-4610

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MID # 8404801934
Name STRAKE JESUIT ART MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Art Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 760518067
NTEECC A51
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 29.705087, -95.540906
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 201
US Census Tract: 433002
US Census Block: 1011