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Houston Art Galleries
(Houston, Texas - TX, USA)



Houston boasts tens of thousands of modern and ancient works of art within its galleries, some of which reside in impressive buildings, with the most prominent being the Museum of Fine Arts, reputed to be the best in the state for its quality masterpieces and variety of styles.

European art also plays a part in Houston's art galleries at the much lauded Rienzi, while a university and a chapel are two other notable venues loaded with artistic delights. Here are the main art galleries in the Houston area.




Houston Art Galleries: Lawndale Art Center - 4912 Main Street, Houston, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 713 528 5858
This renovated and comfortable art-deco building originally opened in 1930 and today houses Houston's contemporary Lawndale Art Center, with its four galleries that are mainly devoted to local artists. There are several excellent events and parties held here throughout the year, such as the Cinco de Mayo (Hair Ball) where all artists who live within a 100-mile radius of Houston get an invite.
Houston art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 12:00 to 17:00
Houston art gallery admission: free

Houston Art Galleries: Museum of Fine Arts - 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 713 639 7300
Consisting of two gallery buildings and some stunning grounds, Houston's Museum of Fine Arts is the best public arts museum in Texas and houses over 40,000 pieces, with a focus on Baroque and Renaissance art, impressionist and post-impressionist works and 19th- and 20th-century American art. The two buildings are connected by a tunnel and the new Audrey Jones Beck building is grand and well worth a visit.
Houston art gallery open: Tuesday and Wednesday - 10:00 to 17:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 21:00, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 19:00, Sunday - 12:15 to 19:00
Houston art gallery admission: charge, discount for children and seniors, free on Thursday

Houston Art Galleries: Contemporary Arts Museum - 5216 Montrose Boulevard, Museum District, Houston, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 713 284 8250
Located in the impressive Museum district of Houston, in Hermann Park, the Contemporary Arts Museum houses many interesting avant-garde exhibitions of modern art and design in a snazzy aluminum-clad structure.
Houston art gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 21:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Houston art gallery admission: free

Houston Art Galleries: Rice University Art Gallery - Houston, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 713 348 6069
Located on the Rice University campus, this art gallery is loaded with contemporary visual art by known US and international artists. Houston's Rice University Art Gallery is easy to find as it is situated in Sewall Hall, near the main entrance of this attractive university, and regularly has many intriguing works on display, together with student offerings.
Houston art gallery open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00, Thursday - 11:00 to 19:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Houston art gallery admission: free

Houston Art Galleries: The Rothko Chapel - 1409 Sul Ross, Houston, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 713 524 9839
Located in a somber building with reflection pool and obelisk outside, Houston's Rothko Chapel houses works exclusively by abstract artists. Attractions include 14 huge canvas panels of primitive art serving as inspiration, while also creating the perfect meditative environment.
Houston art gallery open: Sunday to Tuesday - 10:00 to 18:00, Wednesday to Friday - 10:00 to 19:00
Houston art gallery admission: free

 
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