Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Houston

Name: Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Address: 5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, 77006-6598, United States
Telephone: +1 713-284-8250

#48 among attractions in Houston

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a not-for-profit institution in the Museum District, Houston, Texas, founded in 1948, dedicated to presenting contemporary art to the public. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 29°43'35"N, 95°23'29"W

Address

5216 Montrose BlvdSouth Central Houston (The Museum District)Houston 77006-6598 United States

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+1 713-284-8250

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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Contemporary Arts Museum Houston open?

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 9 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Contemporary Arts Museum Houston?

Nearby attractions include The Pilgrim, Houston (2 min walk), Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden, Houston (2 min walk), Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (3 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Houston (4 min walk).

How to get to Contemporary Arts Museum Houston by public transport?

The nearest stations to Contemporary Arts Museum Houston:

Light rail

Museum District • Lines: Red (6 min walk)
Hermann Park/Rice U • Lines: Red (12 min walk)

Train

M. D. Anderson Station (12 min walk)
Kinder Station (17 min walk)

Bus

Wheeler Station Transit Center (18 min walk)
Shelter C • Lines: 2211 (30 min walk)