The Menil Collection

If art is more your speed, then you shouldn’t miss The Menil Collection, a free museum that is surely one of the best art museums in America. You can see Picasso , Warhol , McGrit, and many more.

One of the most incredible collections of modern art and antiquities in the country . Start in the stunning Cy Twombly Gallery and follow through to the Byzantine artifacts and paintings .

Absolute gem of a gallery . Expertly maintained and fantastic staff with an ever changing line up of exhibits . Also it's free! Please don't miss while visiting Montrose.

So many awesome things here! Books , posters, post cards, novelties and more!

They have a great collection of Max Ernst & Rene Magritte(Surrealism), and above all, the entrance is free of charge.

The exhibits are fantastic! The staff is always so helpful and kind! Free admission and it's always a pleasant experience to visit.

I am new to the area and want some culture and I must say I am happy I decided on this place ! It's free and it's enlighten ! Loved it 😊

This place is so laid back . It's nice to see the exhibits . Also, the outside is good for picnics & chillin' if you want to ready or study.

small gallery , but really nice space and some good pieces in here. pretty impressive for a free museum and good activity to help break up your day.

One of the coolest collections in town . A curation of great pieces that will keep you coming back.

Definitely a must see in Houston. Can't believe you get to see this variety of collections free of charge.

The 17,000 year old reindeer artifact is incredible and don't miss out on the surrealist influence room, schedule enough time as the collection is massive!

Nice museum , good collection!

Get some free culture with a side of air conditioning - it really is a great and diverse collection

I am so glad to be at Mark Rithko's exhibit of squayers an shoes . Time to hit it and take e picture of everything I see to share with Facebook tonight.

I love the Menil. I drive up from Austin all the time, and it's totally worth it.

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Best museum in Houston.

Keep your eyes open. When celebs come to Houston, they nearly always stop by the Menil. We've spotted Gwyneth Paltrow, Francis Ford Coppola and Andre Leon Talley.

Admission is free, but you can still donate a bit at the front and back desk if you're feeling generous.

The obelisk for Martin Luther King Jr. just outside Rothko Chapel . Also the exhibit for African American Civil Rights on photo display. Check out before it checks out.

The collection always rotates, and if your interested in art then you should check out it's bookstore , just across the road . This cute shop, when dug around in, has some interesting stuff.

Donate if you can! 10$ is worth the visit and you are contributing to keep the place open

A beautiful museum and collection. Sometimes they think they're a bit edgier than they actually are, though.

Come during the daylight, museum lit by natural sunlight through transparent roof makes the artwork lovely (and they have lights for at night too)

Russian icons, Greece collection, famous painting of little electric chair by Andy W. in one stylish place .

One of the best collections of modern art . Period.

To be honest I wasn't expecting much, but man was I surprised! Some of their antiquity artifacts were over 3000 years old. They also have Warhol and Picasso ! Their zero photography policy was torture.

They have a great art work. Picasso , MIró, Van Gogh

Free admission but the collection is so good that I would pay if required.

Always free (!), the collection houses works by Picasso , Warhol , Magritte, and Dali, as well as ancient artifacts from cultures all over the world. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Excellent layout and great material. Thumbs up!

Beautiful art . Open and spacious ! Free!

Private Wesson Family collection for public view

What a wonderful collection. And it is always free.

Loved the art , pet friendly as well

Don't touch the art ! Don't stand too close to the art ! Definitely don't take a picture of the art !

People come for the special programs and the Surrealists.

A wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

Check out the Surrealism exhibit ... they have lots of Magritte, my favorite.

Nice private collection; very eclectic 👨‍🎨

Look up the history of the the Menil family - fascinating. Cary Michael Cox

Love to variety of art !

You CAN sit inside the VW van in the Love exhibit

I feel like I'm being stalked by security guards . This place has more security then the MET in NYC

So much great art

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Note the hours: Wed–Sun 1100–1900

Free admission . Many exhibits . No photography allowed indoors

The Menil and the park across the street are ideal places to have a picnic on a beautiful day.