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THE MENIL COLLECTION MUSEUM DISTRICT

John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster public appreciation for philosophy, religion, art, architecture, and culture. The foundation, which emphasizes the value of art in the human experience, is made up of five art buildings and green areas located in central Houston. The Menil Drawing Institute, Cy Twombly Gallery, Dan Flavin installation, Fresco Building, and Menil Collection Bookstore are all located on the 30-acre complex. able of charge, visitors can peruse the museum and the adjacent green areas.

BISTRO MENIL MUSEUM DISTRICT

In its new Bistro Menil, a modern dining area with a sleek and modern décor, The Menil Collection has welcomed Chef Greg Martin. The "Vue" room, a private dining area that may be converted, and an outside dining area with space for up to 40 people are the three primary dining rooms of the Bistro. The menu, which includes daily selections from the kitchen and bar as well as daily appetizers and entrees, was inspired by Martin's trips around Italy, Spain, and France. Local and regional beers, as well as sustainable West Coast varietals, are available in the beverage program. An indoor-outdoor atmosphere is created by the Bistro's huge windows, which improves dining.

MOODY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, WEST UNIVERSITY/RICE VILLAGE

Architect Michael Maltzan, of Los Angeles, created the $30 million, 50,000-square-foot Moody Centre to bring the Rice community and the Houston public together for cutting-edge artistic endeavors. In addition to being a versatile teaching facility, the center functions as an experimental platform for producing and showcasing works in many disciplines and as a venue for collaborative efforts with national and international artists. The Moody Centre is devoted to fostering transdisciplinary collaboration in the humanities, sciences, and arts and is free and open to the public. It has a café, a 150-seat black box theatre, an experimental performance gallery, and art gallery space. The multidisciplinary, light-filled maker lab of the center is its distinguishing feature, providing access to a multitude of resources.

HOUSTON'S CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM

Founded in 1948 by seven Houstonians, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston features the best 40 years' worth of international, national, and local art. The museum's initial displays, which included L. Maholy-Nagy: Memorial Exhibition and This is Contemporary Art, took place at several venues, including The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. A state-of-the-art building was constructed in 1950 and housed exhibitions by renowned painters such as Joan Miró, Max Ernst, John Biggers, and Vincent Van Gogh, in addition to Texas Negro College students. Houston's openness to novel concepts is reflected in the museum.

With an emphasis on art created in the last 40 years, the CAMH, a well-known institution in Houston, has changed with time. The Museum Shop, created by Gunnar Birkerts, has an amazing selection of books, accessories, kid-friendly educational toys, and goods created by artists and designers. Since the 1950 building opened, the museum's programming and patronage have expanded, and its emphasis has switched to foreign exhibitions. One-person exhibitions featuring trailblazing artists across various mediums, like Uta Barth and Alighiero e Boetti, are also available at the Museum Shop. Exhibitions such as Outbound: Passages from the Nineties and Afterimage: Drawing Through Process have recognized the museum's focus on the new millennium. Take a flight from Detroit to Houston and explore Houston.