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The Menil Collection vs Hermann Park

Both are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Menil Collection scores significantly better than Hermann Park. The Menil Collection is ranked #1 in Houston with approval from 7 publications like Travel + Leisure, Where and Afar Magazine.

The Menil Collection
The Menil Collection
9 / 10
1515 Sul Ross, Houston, TX 77006
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Fodor's 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 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 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 Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"One of the world's foremost collections of 20C art, with an emphasis on Surrealism." Full review
Afar Magazine 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
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Hermann Park
Hermann Park
8 / 10
6201-A Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
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Fodor's Fodor's
"There's plenty to see and do on this 545-acre oak-shaded urban oasis." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This 445-acre park is home to playgrounds, a lake with paddleboats, the Hermann Park Miniature Train and the Houston Zoo." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Rearing up at the main gateway, an equestrian statue of Sam Houston keeps watch over the 445 acres of Hermann Park, which is nearing completion of a major renovation." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"No matter how old you are, you’re bound to find something to do at Hermann Park, which is located near downtown Houston and is bustling with activity any time of day." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Every year, six million tourists and locals visit this park, which has dozens of activities—both for kids and for kids-at-heart." Full review
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