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Menil Collection

1515 Sul Ross St
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 525-9400
Fax: 713-525-9444
Menil Collection
Hours:
Wed-Sun 11am-7pm

Editorial Review for Menil Collection – by Melanie Haupt

The Scene
The late John and Dominique de Menil established this quietly stunning museum in 1987 to exhibit their expansive and eclectic collection of fine art. Located smack-dab in the middle of the Museum District, the Menil compound also includes the Cy Twombly Gallery, Rothko Chapel, the Menil Collection Bookstore (where you can buy just about any kind of art book you can imagine, posters of past exhibits, funky-cool postcards and toys galore) and the Byzantine Fresco Chapel.

The Collection
The museum features a handful of special exhibits each year; recent exhibits include a vibrating living room that you can rearrange yourself; a blinding display of neon art; and an extensive exploration of the friendship and working relationship between Marcel Duchamp and Joseph Cornell, which included such minutiae as 50-year-old Christmas cards. Great for a leisurely weekend afternoon, especially during the hottest summer months.

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Know Before You Go

The museum is free to the public. It's closed on major holidays.

Look Good

One of the best places for escaping the din of the city is Rothko Chapel.

The Extras

Spend your day exploring more of the art and fine restaurants in the Museum District.

User Reviews for Menil Collection

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/28/2004 Posted by sebskal

It's amazing how many people I know who have lived in Houston for several years and have never visited this great museum. There are some great works by surrealist painter Renee Maggrite, among pieces by Warhol (yes, even have the Campbell's Soup can), and Leger. Great place to visit on a sunny Houston weekend. And don't forget to bring food to take a picnic on the park across the museum. Makes for a memorable date!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/07/2003 Posted by aurorarevolution

We love going to the Menil Collection. Romantic, fun, quiet, free . . . its everything we want in an museum.

Pros: Free Parking, Quiet, Great building

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Editor's Review

The impressive building houses a vast and unique collection of contemporary art and pieces from antiquity.  See the full editorial review.

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Know Before You Go

The museum is free to the public. It's closed on major holidays.

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Visual Arts Location Information

Admission

  • Free

Venue Type

  • Museum

Hours

  • Wed-Sun 11am-7pm

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