When is The Menil Collection open?
Mon–Tue closed; Wed 11 AM–5 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sun 11 AM–7 PM.
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MuseumLancaster Place
The Menil Collection
- 4.64.2k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 7 pm
The Menil Collection is a serene, thoughtfully curated art museum housed in a low-key, light-filled complex. Specializing in modern, contemporary and ancient objects with rotating special exhibitions, it offers quiet galleries, a notable permanent collection and peaceful outdoor spaces—perfect for contemplative visits and photography. Expect free admission, friendly docents, and an intimate experience focused on close viewing rather than crowds.
Quick answers
The Menil Collection in short
When is the best time to visit The Menil Collection?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The Menil Collection indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Where is The Menil Collection?
1533 Sul Ross St,Houston, TX 77006.
Right now · 1:30 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.
In its favour
- Cool inside
- Open till 7 pm
- Indoors
82°
Clear
- Feels
- 89°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 2pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 7 pm- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–7 PM
Where and how
- 1 The Menil Collection
- 2 Black Hole Coffee House · 9 min
- 3 Hugo's · 11 min
- 4 The Marigold Club · 12 min
- 5 Tonight & Tomorrow · 12 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 4.2k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Relaxation
- Art installations
- Historic landmarks
- Gardens
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Historic
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
- University students
Around Lancaster Place
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen until 3 pm. Water all day.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenUntil 3 pm
WaterThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.