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Your Visit
MUSEUM HOURS
Wednesday–Sunday
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Always free.
The Menil Collection, a public art museum located in the heart of Houston, welcomes visitors to explore a campus of art buildings and green spaces set within a residential neighborhood. Guided by founders John and Dominique de Menil’s belief that art is essential to the human experience, the museum is always free and open to all. In the Menil's intimately scaled, naturally lit galleries, visitors are invited to unplug and engage with the works on view.
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Campus
Buildings
Main Building
1533 Sul Ross Street
Menil Drawing Institute
1412 W Main Street
Cy Twombly Gallery
1501 Branard Street
Richmond Hall
1500 Richmond Avenue
Menil Bookstore
1524 Sul Ross Street
Menil Bookstore
Browse a selection of Menil publications and special merchandise. Every purchase supports the museum.
Shop
Arriving at the Menil
PARKING
1515 West Alabama Street and next to Richmond Hall at 1500 Richmond Avenue. Additionally, street parking is available.
BIKE RACKS
1515 West Alabama Street, behind the Cy Twombly Gallery, and alongside 1515 Branard Street.
BUS STOPS
METRO bus stops can be found along Richmond Avenue near Loretto Street and Mandell Street. Other nearby stops are located along Montrose Boulevard near Colquitt Street and Branard Street.
Things to Know
Please don't touch the art.
Photography is not permitted inside of the galleries. Casual photography is allowed in the entryways and hallways.
Young children are fast; encourage them to stay by your side. Strollers are welcome.
Complimentary coat check is available for large backpacks and luggage.
Food and beverages are not allowed in museum buildings.
Guns, weapons of any kind, and hazardous materials are not permitted.
Policies
Photography and Video Policy
Green Space Policy
ENTRANCE
All Menil buildings have accessible entrances.
PARKING
Accessible parking is available at 1515 West Alabama Street and next to Richmond Hall at 1500 Richmond Avenue.
WHEELCHAIRS
A limited number of wheelchairs are available for visitor use inside the museum’s buildings.
SERVICE ANIMALS
Trained service animals on a leash and under their owner’s control are welcome. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed in the museum’s buildings.
NEED HELP?
For further assistance, please call 713-525-9400.
Group Visits
Reservations are advised for any groups larger than 15 people. Please submit the
Group Visit Reservation Form
so we can be prepared to welcome you. For groups of 30 or more, a least one week's advance notice is required.
School groups must provide one adult chaperone for every ten students.
The bus drop off is located at the main entrance, 1533 Sul Ross Street. Buses may only park along Mulberry Street.
Group Visit Form
Contact
info@menil.org
press@menil.org
membership@menil.org
bookstore@menil.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Entry to the Menil is always free.
See the museum’s
Photography & Video policy
See the museum's
Green Space policy
The Menil encourages visitors to have a direct experience with art. For further information, free gallery guides (in English and Spanish) are available at the entrance of exhibitions. Additionally, please visit
Collection
and
Read & Watch
The Menil sits on a 30-acre campus.
Visitors can explore the main building, Menil Drawing Institute, Cy Twombly Gallery, Dan Flavin Installation at Richmond Hall, and Menil Bookstore.
Main Building
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006
Menil Drawing Institute
1412 W Main St, Houston, TX 77006
Cy Twombly Gallery
1501 Branard St, Houston, TX 77006
Dan Flavin Installation at Richmond Hall
1500 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006
Menil Bookstore
1520 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006
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