Experts' Choice Award Rothko Chapel
What the experts agree on
This free, meditative octagonal sanctuary houses 14 monumental Mark Rothko paintings designed for spiritual contemplation. Open year-round, it welcomes all faiths and visitors seeking quiet reflection, whether artistic or spiritual.
“Open 365 days a year at no charge, the Chapel has tackled many crucial social issues with a particular emphasis on human rights. ”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "Adjacent to the lawns surrounding the Menil complex, this moody octagonal sanctuary designed by Philip Johnson houses 14 Mark Rothko paintings." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A temple of contemplation, a church or a nuclear bunker? The one and only Rothko Chapel is whatever you want it to be." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Rothko Chapel is an all-faith ecumenical center." Full review
Afar Magazine "Rothko Chapel is a must-see for anyone visiting Houston." Full review
On the Grid "If you are ever in need of a quiet moment of thought, meditation, or prayer, you can find it at the Rothko Chapel. Spiritual or not, you will feel welcome and moved here. " Full review
Where "The chapel invites contemplation of things spiritual and artistic." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Rothko Chapel, home to 14 monumental canvases painted in the mid-1960's by Mark Rothko (1903-1970), was designed as a place of meditation and all-faith worship." Full review
Time Out "When they commissioned the Rothko Chapel, famed French expat arts patrons John and Dominique de Menil wanted a place where Houstonians of all faiths and beliefs could come for a..." Full review
