,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-95.39722,29.771984)/-95.39778504520655,29.754655432514895,11.483945719212858/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
The Menil Collection vs Art Car Museum
Both are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Menil Collection is the choice of most professionals compared to Art Car Museum. The Menil Collection is ranked #1 in Houston with endorsements from 6 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
The Menil Collection
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Show All Reviews
1515 Sul Ross, Houston, TX 77006
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"This is one of the city's premier cultural treasures. Italian architect Renzo Piano designed the spacious building, with its airy galleries."
Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The late local philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil collected more than 17,000 works of painting, drawing, sculpture, archeological artifacts and more during their lives."
Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In a city whose pleasures and treasures are not always evident, the internationally renowned Menil Collection is perhaps the ultimate hidden jewel."
Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"One of the world's foremost collections of 20C art, with an emphasis on Surrealism."
Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Menil Collection — so named because it once belonged to John and Dominique de Menil — is perhaps the most famous museum in Houston, and with good reason."
Full review
Art Car Museum
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Where
Atlas Obscura
Afar Magazine
Show All Reviews
140 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77007
From $0 /night
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The handful of art cars represented here are something to behold... but they're really just bait to lure you in to check out the quirky-cool rotating art exhibits."
Full review
Fodor's
"Visit Houston during the annual Art Car Parade... (if you can), the next best thing is a visit to this funky museum."
Full review
Where
"The Art Car Museum is unlike any other."
Full review
Atlas Obscura
"At the "Garage Mahal" in Houston, car culture is about more than just driving. "
Full review
Afar Magazine
"One of the most beloved Houston celebrations is its annual Art Car Parade, which takes places in downtown Houston every spring and showcases cars decorated in every material imaginable."
Full review
