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Houston, United States

The Menil Collection

A grey clapboard building by Renzo Piano, free, in a neighbourhood of bungalows.

The Menil Collection
Photo: WhisperToMe / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Surrealism, antiquities and modern art collected by John and Dominique de Menil, lit entirely by ingenious daylight ferns in the ceiling. The Rothko Chapel stands a short walk away.

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Opening hours and prices change regularly — always check the museum’s own site before you travel.

Do not miss

  • Surrealist collection
  • Renzo Piano daylight ceiling
  • The nearby Rothko Chapel
  • Free admission

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