About 20% of the space is dedicated to European and middle eastern items from prehisory to the Renaissance. One room has Polynesian art. There is a large permanent collection of "contemporary art" from the last 25 years. When we visited, third of the space was given over to the work of James Sera. Rooms of ceiling high panels painted black.... More

The Menil Collection is a free exhibit of art that is always changing. The exhibit is so large it is in three different buildings. This is a great place to visit on hot Houston summer day, or even a rainy winter afternoon. Go soon and go often. More

The Menil Collection isn't just an art museum. It's more of a quiet campus dedicated to expression and meditation. Located within a residential neighborhood next to the campus of University of St Thomas, sll of the buildings and exhibitions are free to visit as often as you want. This includes the Rothko Chapel, dedicated to peaceful meditation and perhaps the... More

This is a "must see" part of Houston for everybody who loves art/architecture and has got at least one hour to spare. The main gallery is the most amazing use of space and light that I have ever seen in an art collection - you will not be disappointed, even if you do not like contemporary art. As previously mentioned,... More

This is the most interesting museum I've ever visited. It has the feel of a normal gallery, but there are some rooms that will blow you away. The art combined with the unique space can evoke a very visceral response. A few rooms were set up with the art in such a way that I wanted to leave and wanted... More

This is a wonderful neighborhood museum that is very sophisticated but is manageable in size. Parking is convenient and free. When you visit, make sure you also take in the Rothko Chapel in the next block. More

Just visited the Menil Collection in Houston. Fabulous building with cleverly filtered light and mesmering collection of art pieces and oceanic artefacts. Lovely gardens and outdoor public art also on display. More

If you love modern art, this is the museum for you. The story of Dominique (Schlumberger) and John de Menil, their marriage, and how they influenced art in Houston is pretty fascinating. Notice all the “taupe brown” houses on the streets around the Collection- all owned by the Menil Foundation, and once home to live-in artists they invited to come... More

We had a stopover in Houston, a place we had never visited, so we decided to venture into town and see what was up. We like art and a little research revealed an interesting gallery gallery district. We only had a few hours to spend in Houston so we opted to see the Menil Collection. It is an oustanding private... More