Rothko Chapel

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3900 Yupon St

Houston, TX 77006

+1 (713) 524-9839

http://www.rothkochapel.org

A sacred art space open to all since 1971. Commissioned by John and Dominique de Menil, the Rothko Chapel is an interfaith sacred art space housing 14 large-scale murals by artist Mark Rothko. On the grounds is the "Broken Obelisk" sculpture by Barnett Newman, dedicated to the human rights legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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4.0198 reviews

Tim T.

9/28/2024

Cool area although the chapel itself is closed indefinitely - there is still a nice pond with an obelisk you can check out (believe it is called the "Broken Obelisk") and I am sure they will be...

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Kristin L.

4/6/2024

A highlight of our trip. I love a Rothko and this did not disappoint. The more you look, the more you see. You stare and things are revealed. Is it black? Purple? Is that some maroon? Is the top...

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Bevin M.

9/12/2024

What an interesting space. While lovely if your in the area and part of other offerings in your day, by itself it could be disappointing. That said I'm said to hear it was damaged after Beryl and...

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Regina N.

2/6/2023

I have no idea why it took me 3.5 years to visit this incredibly peaceful landmark that truly takes your breath away. From the moment you enter the chapel, you are enveloped by a sense of...

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Melissa T H.

5/30/2023

Really enjoyed our visit to this lil oasis in the city. The welcome center is small but nice - just enough book selection and historical information to set the mood. Then short walk to the chapel...

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