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The Menil Collection vs Children's Museum Houston
Both The Menil Collection and Children's Museum of Houston are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, The Menil Collection ranks significantly higher than Children's Museum of Houston. The Menil Collection is ranked #1 in Houston with accolades from 7 publications such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
The Menil Collection
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1515 Sul Ross, Houston, TX 77006
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Fodor's
"This is one of the city's premier cultural treasures. Italian architect Renzo Piano designed the spacious building, with its airy galleries."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"In a city whose pleasures and treasures are not always evident, the internationally renowned Menil Collection is perhaps the ultimate hidden jewel."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"One of the world's foremost collections of 20C art, with an emphasis on Surrealism."
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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."
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Children's Museum Houston
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1500 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004
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Lonely Planet
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"Walking distance from Hermann Park is this activity-filled museum, where little ones can make tortillas in a Mexican village or draw in an open-air art studio."
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Afar Magazine
"Your kids will love the Children's Museum of Houston, and you'll enjoy visiting the Museum District."
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Fodor's
" Located in the Museum District, just a short stroll from Hermann Park, the Children's Museum of Houston offers fun, hands-on exhibits and activities for children of all ages. "
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"This giant museum is composed of over a dozen exhibits for kids of all ages (and maybe some adults, too)."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Hands-on exhibits in the Technikids Gallery show everyday applications of science through experimentation."
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