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(713) 525-9400
1515 Sul Ross St
Houston,
TX
77006
29.7378
-95.3979
Neighborhoods: Neartown/ Montrose, Central
Years in business
Established in 1954
Last updated 8.27.11
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What People Are Saying About Menil Collection
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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…
Editor's Tips
- 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.
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12/08/11
Great Space and Free!
by Katy1910
This space is always enjoyable. Nice and interesting exhibits. I love the trees around the museum as well.
08/15/10
Houston Treature
by canwetalk
The Menils left such a wonderful legacy to the people of Houston. Their namesake museum is spacious, interesting, and free. It is surrounded by the chapels, lots of greenery & trees. I wish there was a beautiful small cafe serving drinks, coffee, light snacks on/near the grounds in walking distance. I would like to see more music, such as chamber orchestras performing on the lawn or in the foyer, maybe a little more showcasing of local artists in one of the many small houses/offices surrounding the museum.
01/28/04
Incredible works by Maggrite
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!
07/07/03
Everything you want
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
02/07/03
The Menil Is Nice
by perpetuallytreu
The only downside to this multi-genre museum is that the exhibits rarely change so you cant visit it that often unless your going to see one of your fave pieces.
- Pros: good variety in genre, pieces by the greats, great bldg. design
- Cons: Exhibits Stay to long
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- amazing scupltures
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