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Menil Collection

1515 Sul Ross St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 525-9400
menil.org
4.5 star rating based on 66 reviews

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Wed-Sun 11am-7pm  
Status: Closed  
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The fact that it needs its own building to be displayed properlly should give some idea of the scope of the collection amassed by the late Dominique de Menil and her late husband. John.
Posted by discoverourtown on June 15, 2008

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Named after Dominque Menil, one of the greatest art collectors of the 20th century, this building houses an enormous private collection that has to be rotated because it is too large to show at once. Most of the collection is of modern works with an emphasis on surrealism, but African art and works from the Byzantine period are also displayed. The art-oriented bookstore takes most credit cards.
Posted by wcities on March 15, 2008

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The Sierra Nevada House is not only a great place to stay when visiting the California foothills, it also has wonderful music, a fun bar atmosphere, and lots of events such as Salsa Night, movie night, games night, etc.
Posted by 10best on January 14, 2008
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One of the best places for escaping the din of the city is Rothko Chapel.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Know Before You Go

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The museum is free to the public. It's closed on major holidays.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Spend your day exploring more of the art and fine restaurants in the Museum District.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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The impressive building houses a vast and unique collection of contemporary art and pieces from antiquity.

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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,... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 22, 2003)

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Here, on display in an unremarkable neighborhood near the University of St. Thomas, is one of the world's great private collections. Jean and Dominique de Menil arrived in Houston in the 1940s, fleeing the war in Europe. For more than 4 decades, they purchased and commissioned works of art; brought artists, architects, and academics to the city; organized groundbreaking exhibitions; and did... more
Posted by frommers on March 28, 2007

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Menil Collection by Kate B. at InsiderPages

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The Menil is worth visiting just to experience Renzo Piano's beautiful building design. But on top of that, the collection is actually excellent, spanning a wealth of eras and styles. A great place if you are interested in Surrealism.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 20, 2005)

Incredible works by Maggrite

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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.... more
Posted by sebskal on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 27, 2004)

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

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+ Free Parking, Quiet, Great building
Posted by aurorarevolution on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 06, 2003)
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