The Antiquarium Antique Maps and Prints, Quality Custom Picture Framing

I recently found a WW2 era map of the European theater that belonged to my grandfather's folded in a box in storage. He was a navigator on a B-17 bomber during the war and made notes on the map from each of his 25 missions and kept it after the war. I immediately saw the need to preserve this personal artifact. After an extensive search and several phone calls I came across Jeff at The Antiquarium. Best move I ever made. They did a wonderful job restoring, preserving and framing this treasured piece. They even added a restored photo of my Grandfather with his flight crew to the piece, for additional personal touch. Now this piece of history will be preserved and able to be passed down to future generations. Thanks again Antiquarium.

This place has exceptional quality and rare finds. I found exactly what I sought, two large and lovely botanical prints from the late 1800s. We bought them unframed, but I had them do the framing. The breadth of framing options is second to none. They are not inexpensive but the quality is superlative. All in all I found a wonderful product and outstanding customer service.

I've used the Antiquarium for the majority of my framing and reframing for the last 25+ years. I've bought unframed prints from them and had prints I inherited reframed. They do absolutely beautiful work. Framing can be insanely expensive but they have always been willing to work with me to come up with satisfying alternatives that are in line with the value of what is being framed. I can't imagine going elsewhere for prints or framing.

The Antiquarium is by far and away the best place to go in Houston for antique maps and top-end custom framing. I collect very old maps and would not trust anyone else to handle or frame them for me. They use only the best, safest materials and handling practices. They can also do restoration work. Roswitha is the head curator and is quite a powerhouse of knowledge and design. Hand her any antique document and she will give you several great framing options that will leave you very satisfied and impressed. The Antiquarium is also quite accommodating and patient even with the most persnickety of customers (I am guilty of being a bit demanding). I’ve never felt anything but totally taken care of at this establishment. See below a map from 1511 that I had framed by Antiquarium at their museum level of conservation framing. Beautiful results!!

The staff at this store are amazing. We originally visited to check out their inventory and noticed they had frames similar to one I needed repaired. The frame was restored to near original condition. We are very thankful for their efforts. We highly recommend and will return again. Hopefully to add more art to our home.

Came in to look for a lovely bird engraving and The Antiquarium delivered! Great selection of rare works and excellent, detail-oriented service. Excited to come back!

Extremely happy with the customer service and selection. I first visited The Antiquarium in 2019. I did not have enough money to buy anything. Nonetheless, they were happy to show me around and talk to me for what must've been two hours about old maps and paintings. Since then, I have bought three paintings from them. All have been framed by them as well. They do a fantastic job with shipping and ensuring the packaging properly protects the artwork. I will definitely be shopping here again.

My husband and I discovered The Antiquarium a fews years ago after moving to The Woodlands. Although there are definitely capable frame shops in our area there is nothing like Antiquarium for framing historic or special works of art, or any works of art for that matter. The most recent piece they framed for us was particularly challenging as it was a rather large original 1930's vintage poster from Paris on linen backing. Stephen Gase was the expert we worked with and he did a beautiful job helping choose the perfect frame and educating us on the preservation process. Prior to talking with Steve I had talked with a frame shop near me that would have framed the poster by wrapping it around wood and then stapling it to the wood. This would have devalued and ruined the piece. Antiquarium uses rice paper hinges to preserve the piece, along with other preservation techniques that they can better describe. We are extremely happy with the results and appreciate that everyone at The Antiquarium is highly trained in preservation and framing techniques.

I recently found a WW2 era map of the European theater that belonged to my grandfather's folded in a box in storage. He was a navigator on a B-17 bomber during the war and made notes on the map from each of his 25 missions and kept it after the war. I immediately saw the need to preserve this personal artifact. After an extensive search and several phone calls I came across Jeff at The Antiquarium. Best move I ever made. They did a wonderful job restoring, preserving and framing this treasured piece. They even added a restored photo of my Grandfather with his flight crew to the piece, for additional personal touch. Now this piece of history will be preserved and able to be passed down to future generations. Thanks again Antiquarium.

This place has exceptional quality and rare finds. I found exactly what I sought, two large and lovely botanical prints from the late 1800s. We bought them unframed, but I had them do the framing. The breadth of framing options is second to none. They are not inexpensive but the quality is superlative. All in all I found a wonderful product and outstanding customer service.

I've used the Antiquarium for the majority of my framing and reframing for the last 25+ years. I've bought unframed prints from them and had prints I inherited reframed. They do absolutely beautiful work. Framing can be insanely expensive but they have always been willing to work with me to come up with satisfying alternatives that are in line with the value of what is being framed. I can't imagine going elsewhere for prints or framing.

The Antiquarium is by far and away the best place to go in Houston for antique maps and top-end custom framing. I collect very old maps and would not trust anyone else to handle or frame them for me. They use only the best, safest materials and handling practices. They can also do restoration work. Roswitha is the head curator and is quite a powerhouse of knowledge and design. Hand her any antique document and she will give you several great framing options that will leave you very satisfied and impressed. The Antiquarium is also quite accommodating and patient even with the most persnickety of customers (I am guilty of being a bit demanding). I’ve never felt anything but totally taken care of at this establishment. See below a map from 1511 that I had framed by Antiquarium at their museum level of conservation framing. Beautiful results!!

The staff at this store are amazing. We originally visited to check out their inventory and noticed they had frames similar to one I needed repaired. The frame was restored to near original condition. We are very thankful for their efforts. We highly recommend and will return again. Hopefully to add more art to our home.

Came in to look for a lovely bird engraving and The Antiquarium delivered! Great selection of rare works and excellent, detail-oriented service. Excited to come back!

Extremely happy with the customer service and selection. I first visited The Antiquarium in 2019. I did not have enough money to buy anything. Nonetheless, they were happy to show me around and talk to me for what must've been two hours about old maps and paintings. Since then, I have bought three paintings from them. All have been framed by them as well. They do a fantastic job with shipping and ensuring the packaging properly protects the artwork. I will definitely be shopping here again.

My husband and I discovered The Antiquarium a fews years ago after moving to The Woodlands. Although there are definitely capable frame shops in our area there is nothing like Antiquarium for framing historic or special works of art, or any works of art for that matter. The most recent piece they framed for us was particularly challenging as it was a rather large original 1930's vintage poster from Paris on linen backing. Stephen Gase was the expert we worked with and he did a beautiful job helping choose the perfect frame and educating us on the preservation process. Prior to talking with Steve I had talked with a frame shop near me that would have framed the poster by wrapping it around wood and then stapling it to the wood. This would have devalued and ruined the piece. Antiquarium uses rice paper hinges to preserve the piece, along with other preservation techniques that they can better describe. We are extremely happy with the results and appreciate that everyone at The Antiquarium is highly trained in preservation and framing techniques.