The Menil Collection

"Surrounded by the most quintessential Montrose bungalows, The Menil Collection is one of our most beloved places in the neighborhood. The main building was designed by architect Renzo Piano in 1987, and distinctive ceiling louvers allow the space to be lit by natural light. It is a world class museum free of visual clutter and pretentiousness. Making art accessible and allowing visitors to have their own personal expericence with it was of the utmost importance to the museum's founders John and Dominique de Menil. In addition to providing our community with an incredible collection of art, the Menil has a conservation studio and research library, publishes books, and is an educator. Still growing, The Menil is truly a gift to our city." - Curiosity and Curiosities

"The always-free Menil Collection — a Renzo Piano-designed museum with works from Max Ernst, Andy Warhol, and Cy Twombly." - Dan Q. Dao

"The Menil Collection—so named because the worksonce belonged to philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil—is perhaps the most famous museum in Houston. The main collection alone features works by titans like Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Klee, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Odilon Redon, and Pablo Picasso. Also of note: the Cy Twombly Gallery, the Dan Flavin installation, and the Byzantine Fresco Chapel. There are also a variety of parks and outdoor sculptures located around the museum. The main building is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Oh, and if you get hungry, Bistro Menil is a fantastic spot to grab a bite."

"The Menil Collection—so named because the worksonce belonged to philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil—is perhaps the most famous museum in Houston. The main collection alone features works by titans like Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Klee, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Odilon Redon, and Pablo Picasso. Also of note: the Cy Twombly Gallery, the Dan Flavin installation, and the Byzantine Fresco Chapel. There are also a variety of parks and outdoor sculptures located around the museum. The main building is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Oh, and if you get hungry, Bistro Menil is a fantastic spot to grab a bite."

"The Menil Collection, Montrose. Surrounded by the most quintessential Montrose bungalows, The Menil Collection is one of our most beloved places in the neighborhood. The main building was designed by architect Renzo Piano in 1987, and distinctive ceiling louvers allow the space to be lit by natural light. It is a world class museum free of visual clutter and pretentiousness. Making art accessible and allowing visitors to have their own personal expericence with it was of the utmost importance to the museum's founders John and Dominique de Menil. In addition to providing our community with an incredible collection of art, the Menil has a conservation studio and research library, publishes books, and is an educator. Still growing, The Menil is truly a gift to our city."