The only thing wrong is that the city of Houston was duped into building a chapel to house what amounts to large, painted canvasses - they could have been done by a drunk house painter! More

This is a small secular chapel designed by painter Mark Rothko filled with over a dozen massive Rothko canvases. If you like Rothko's work, it is probably a must see, and might even rate as excellent. If you don't get Rothko, then skip it or just see it if convenient as without appreciation of the art this borders on a... More

Rothko Chapel is an absolute must see in Houston. I know the beauty and magnitude of the structure would be lost on some but the feeling of serenity and peace when you walk through the door is phenomenal. It's a mind and body experience, outside as well as inside. More

Having read the reviews since our last visit we decided to try again and see if had made an error last time round. Nope. Dark, dark canvasses. We looked carefully for other colours in the canvasses but they were not visible to either of us. We remain of the same opinion. Not worth the visit. More

Non denominational chapel, well maintained grounds, tri panel murals by the Russian, American born artist, Mark Rothko. More

Since we volunteer usher at the Alley Theatre in Houston and were going to usher for "Red", a play about Mark Rothko, and had read several reviews of the play, we took the opportunity to visit Rothko Chapel again. Knowing more about Rothko and his art work before this visit, caused it to mean more. It is a very modern... More

This is lovely, quiet sanctuary. It is a great place to recharge yourself. More

The space provides a reflective ambience to enjoy Rothko's black and purple paintings. More

Be open to the experience; this is not a place to pass by or through, then check-off that you have been here. Great site to pause and rest, externally and internally. More