Rothko Chapel

Rothko Chapel

Filled with paintings from American abstract expressionist Mark Rothko

Address
1409 Sul Ross St.
Houston, TX 77006
Website
www.rothkochapel.org...
Phone
713-524-9839
Hours
Sun: 10am - 6pm
Mon: 10am - 6pm
Tue: 10am - 6pm
Wed: 10am - 6pm
Thur: 10am - 6pm
Fri: 10am - 6pm
Sat: 10am - 6pm

The Lowdown

Founded by the ever-benevolent John and Dominique de Menil and given as a gift to Houstonians as a place for contemplation and consciousness expansion, the Rothko chapel is truly a unique and profound space.  It's a  meditative environment inspired by the dark mural canvasses of American abstract expressionist Mark Rothko which cover the walls.  Inside the building you can find various religious texts—torahs, bibles, korans, and more.  And you can find people praying, meditating, enjoying the silence.  This world-famous space has made a splash in the international art scene, so make sure you don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind space.

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