Menil Collection
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 525-9400
Fax: 713-525-9444
- 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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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe museum is free to the public. It's closed on major holidays.
Look GoodOne of the best places for escaping the din of the city is Rothko Chapel.
The ExtrasSpend your day exploring more of the art and fine restaurants in the Museum District.
User Reviews for Menil Collection
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!
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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