For an exquisite touring experience on your visit to Houston, you may want to check out the artistic Menil Collection. This elaborately designed neighborhood of structural perfection and eye-catching pieces of art can be a great place to visit on your sightseeing tour around Houston. Art enthusiasts would definitely find the exhibits in the location to be worth the visit.

1. Art Neighborhood

The Menil Collection provides a one of a kind experience for a first time traveler to Houston. These art collections of renowned philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil are perfectly preserved in the tranquil environment of the location. Aside from the works of art of from these popular collectors, the Menil Collection also contains a wide diversity of cultures from different locations. The collection continuously grows with the addition of impressive art contributions from quality artists from around the world.

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2. Modern Architectural Design

Aside from the impressive art works, visitors also find the architectural designs to be very appealing to their sights. Most of the concepts used in the building as well as the surrounding areas of the Menil Collection are inspired by works of art from diverse cultures of the world. Art aficionados would definitely find a tour to the Menil Collection to be one of the best trips of their life.

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3. Travel Guides to the Menil Collection in Houston

The Menil Collection is open to the public and is free of charge. For other information about the exciting features of this art museum and nearby Houston hotels, you may want to check out reviews and travel guides about the location. These websites can also provide you an overview of what to expect on your visit.

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The Menil Collection Museum located on 1515 Sul Ross Street next to La Colombe d'Or a hotel in Houston. It houses private artworks done by Jean and Dominique de Menil. The architectural masterpiece was designed by Renzo Piano a renowned Italian architect.

http://www.menil.org/about/welcome.php

Currently there is an exhibition called Drawings on Site: Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen which has been showcasing from May 9th and runs to October 11th. Body in fragments have been running from August 21, 2009 to February 28. 2010. A program by called From the Menil Film will be opening on September 25th 2009. Another one is the Artist's Eye by Margarita Cabrera which showcases on October 4th 2009.

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Admission to the museum is always free. The museum is open from 11.00 am to 7.00 pm every Wednesday to Sunday but is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and on public holidays.

Renaissance Houston is a hotel in Houston located just 2 miles from the museum and offers special packages especially for group visitors. Others are Marriot Houston Medical Centrewhich is 2.1 miles away, Hilton Houston Plaza, Doubletree Hotel at the Allen Centre and Howard Johnson Express.

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