Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Kingwood

"The MFAH not only benefit the never ending visitors who come to enjoy the museum’s stunning collection of over 6,000 years of history and approximately 64,000 works from six continents, but also the 1.25 million who attend the museum’s workshops, programs and resource centers every year. This world class museum takes great pride in being home to treasures such as Gleizes’s La Femme, Memling’s portrait, Monet’s Water Lilies and an impressive amount of Roman period sculptures and paintings. If you want to make sure you’re not going to miss anything, there are 45 minute guided tours for the family to enjoy."

"The Menil collection is located in Neartown Houston and is the private collection of John and Dominique de Menil. But this is not some dinky collection of paintings picked up on vacation. This is a 17,000-piece collection of contemporary and modern art that includes Picassos, Pollocks, and Warhols, not to mention rare books, prints, sculptures, and photographs."

"The Menil Collection is considered one of the most important privately assembled art collections of the twentieth century and is a Houston highlight. Housed in a modernist building designed by Renzo Piano, it... Top ChoicePark in Houston"

"You will see a lot of families and photographers out at the Menil Collection Campus. There are trees, sculptures and the distinctive gray buildings, benches and bungalows. Parking is free along the street or in the parking lots."

"You don’t need to wait until the spring’s Houston Art Car Parade to check out Houston’s nuttiest art cars -- instead, see the wacky wheels on display at this gratis museum. Also known as “Garage Mahal,” the gallery features the most imaginative, elaborate art cars, lowriders and mobile contraptions, plus revolving exhibitions by local, national and international artists of all media."

"The Art Car Museum which is also known as “Garage Mahal” is a museum celebrating the unique crafts of creating art cars. It showcases a rotating collection of remodeled and redecorated stock cars and mobile apparatuses. Aside from that, there are also other types of unique and interesting artwork that is periodically showcases which includes photography exhibitions."

"A post shared by Sarah Brooks Properties Team (@sarahbrookspropertiesteam) on Dec 19, 2019 at 4:55pm PST. Welcome to the Garage Mahal. Giving us an automotive twist to fine art is the Art Car Museum."

"The Contemporary Arts Museum is a nonprofit contemporary visual and multimedia arts institution in Houston that was originally founded in 1948 to document the role of art in modern life. Since 1972, the non-collecting museum has been housed in a building designed by architect Gunnar Birkerts, showcasing a variety of rotating temporary exhibitions by regional and international contemporary and modern artists. Past exhibitions have included significant works by Dalé Gas, Ida Applebroog, Juan Muñoz, and William Kentridge, with a focus on exhibits presenting innovative multimedia works and pop culture and political themes."

"A post shared by Contemporary Arts Museum HTX (@camhouston) on Jan 27, 2020 at 11:54am PST. Since 1948, the Contemporary Arts Museum has been a space for new art in the heart of Houston!. With current exhibits sparking conversation about race, culture, film and even hypnosis, there is something for everyone to enjoy – and learn."

"Situated within the University of Houston’s Arts District, the Blaffer Art Museum was established in 1973 and is a contemporary art museum. It is known for its various exhibitions that feature artwork by international and national artists and well as artists from the university. Address : 4173 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004, United StatesTimings : 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Wednesday- Sunday), Monday- Tuesday closedEstablished : 1973Original Name : Sarah Campbell Blaffer Gallery"

"Third WardHours: Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm (Thurs to 8pm)Notes: This University of Houston contemporary art museum presents and creates six to eight art exhibits every year. Plus, there’s a lineup of free and open-to-the-public lectures, film screenings, conversations, and events. Double plus, there’s a Frenchy’s on campus."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Jhihyinlee used under CC BY-SA 3.0. A winner of several national and international awards, the Blaffer Art Museum boasts some thought-provoking pieces of art, to say the least. It is famous for the frequent exhibitions it hosts on a variety of subjects."

"The Printing Museum in Houston, with its permanent exhibits, tours as well as workshops, aims to educate visitors about printing; about its history, art and technology. Its permanent collection comprises of over 10,000 items such as some of the earliest printed documents, contemporary limited-edition paper works, fine-art facsimiles (Gutenberg Bible etc.), while the many workshops it conducts are for both adults and children. Address: 1324 W Clay St, Houston, TX 77019, United StatesTimings: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Thursday- Sunday), Monday- Wednesday closedAdmission Fee: USD 8 (ages 18 and above), USD 6 (students 6 and above), Free (ages 5 and under, members)"

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. People usually take a free and independent press for granted without going any deeper into the issue. The Printing Museum in Houston strives to bring to the fore the documents and tools that tell you the story of the evolution of written communication and how it changed human lives forever."

"The Printing Museum promotes, preserves, and shares the knowledge of printed communication and art as the greatest contributors to the development of the civilized world and the continuing advancement of freedom and literacy... Address:1324 W Clay St, Houston, TX 77019"

"A temple of contemplation, a church or brutalist architecture? The Rothko Chapel and its serene grounds is whatever you want it to be. With 14 large paintings by American abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, it's a perfect place to pause and meditate."

"Located at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rienzi is a separate building that holds the museum’s collection of European decorative arts and paintings. Designed by prominent Houston architect John Staub and nestled on four acres of wooded gardens in the historic River Oaks neighborhood, the former home of philanthropists Carroll Sterling Masterson and Harris Masterson III now houses an impressive collection of European works of art, including paintings, ceramics, decorative arts, and miniatures. Rienzi also offers a variety of educational programs and workshops for adults, as well as lectures, musical performances, and special events throughout the year."

"A post shared by sarahbee19 (@sarahbee19) on Sep 5, 2015 at 7:40pm PDT. If you or your lover are a fan of the fine arts, then this would be the best place to take your loved one or someone you are dating after a romantic meal. Explore the captivating words of arts and prepare to see and learn the most creative art collection that will make you feel like smiling and tearing up at the same time."

"You don’t even have to walk inside to get the benefits of this part of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston that houses its collection of European decorative arts and paintings. The outside gardens are pretty artistically (and romantically) inspired, too. @btswithkaelaembedded via"

"The Fish, located in the Midtown/Montrose neighborhood, offers an innovative menu in a relaxed and intimate setting. The dining area has high ceilings and an elegant atmosphere tha..."

"This Houston venture hosts Happy Hour Monday through Sunday from 5- 7 pm. Drinks start at $4 and appetizers start at $5. Sushi specials start at $1.50-$2.50 per roll."

"Of course you know Sprinkles (i.e. some of the best cupcakes…ever), but did you know their ice cream is just as good as their cupcakes, and when you eat it with the cupcakes, it’s a combination that you have to try to understand. It’s quite literally a cupcake sandwich. You pick a flavor of ice cream (I’m a big fan of their salty caramel), then you pick a cupcake, and they serve it like a sundae, but unlike any sundae you’re used to."

"My girlfriends and I stop in from time to time and treat ourselves to some delicious chocolate..we feel guilty together, but the place is just too…"

"Where: The Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Dr. @calliezsmithembedded via. If you're both nature lovers, The Houston Museum of Natural Science’s three-story Rainforest Conservancy (with a 50-foot waterfall!) is the place to commune with all the exotic butterflies as well as other insects."

"Nature & Wildlife Areas1 Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX MoreLess Info. Contained in the Houston Museum of Nature, Cockrell Butterfly Center offers visitors an interactive experience in a live butterfly habitat, where hundreds of plant and insect species co-exist."

"The Houston Museum of Natural Science is Houston’s favorite museum for people of all ages. See the Cullen Hall of Gems & Minerals, take in a show at the planetarium, and definitely stop by the Butterfly Center. General admission is $25 for adults, and $16 for kids."