The collection is not very big. However, it has nice pieces and it has different (in a good sense) pieces. The entrance is free of charge and a lot of people working there are volunteers, what always deserves respect and admiration.

This is one of the best museums in Houston. Pack a lunch with a date and enjoy the outside grounds. It's different from your typical academic museums. The museum is part of the art. They have great shows and collection. I've been there countless of times and always found some new art to view.

I have been visiting the Menil Collection since minoring in non-western art history in college several years ago. The collection is well curated, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The building and grounds are tranquil and beautiful. I love spending hours just walking around indoors and out. The collection of non-western (Northwest Pacific, South Pacific, African) art and it's... More

This private collection displays a wide variety of art pieces from BC to Modern Art, especially the latter which has a lot of "famous" artist from this Period: Picasso, Johns, Lam, Rothko, Ernst...Interesting collections from Africa and Oceania too...As you walk inside the building you realize how wonderful it is...Very functional and relaxing, not too big, with plenty of green... More

Nice peaceful setting with a large array of artworks. However be warned, most pieces are abstract, so if you are like me and prefer the traditional form, you may not enjoy it. I fail to see the beauty in a canvas painted black, or one painted white - not a lot of talent required to do that. And how do... More

If you're in the Houston area and a lover of minimalist work, don't miss a visit to The Menil Collection. They offer a wide variety of work, but my favorite is the Modern and Contemporary collection. Barnett Newman, Jasper Johns, Mark Rothko, Cy Twombly, Andy Warhol and Robert Raushenberg. Wonderful. And, inspiriting. You wander through several buildings located in a... More

The lady at the fornt desk was extremely helpful providing information regarding the different exhibits. Good variety and some interesting and very different work. It is a must!

Good collections of art of different genre. i particularly like the modern art and African sections The Rothko Chapel is a must.

Free to the public, this museum houses an interesting array of art ranging from some antiquities to Contemporary works. Great pieces by some amazing artists. Definitely make sure to see all of it, especially the Surrealism and Contemporary sections for pieces by Rauschenberg (personal favorite), Magritte, Rothko, and Mondrian.