Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St, Houston, TX 77006
An octagonal meditation space housing 14 of Mark Rothko's darkest paintings, lit only by a skylight. Silent, non-denominational, and strangely moving. Twenty minutes is enough; an hour is better.
Insider tip
Go early on a weekday for near-solitude, and check the events calendar first: the chapel closes for public programs or private events about twice a month.
Before you go
What they actually say
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, including holidays, except Thursdays, when its hours table shows 10am to 3pm. Closed Mondays.
- The chapel closes for public programs or private events approximately twice a month, so check its events calendar before visiting. The grounds are free and open daily from dawn until dusk.
- Street parking is free on Yupon, Branard and Sul Ross streets. The Moran Parking Garage at Graustark and West Alabama charges $10 per car.
- Admission price is not stated on the chapel's visit page; check before relying on it.
Read off their own site in Sep 2026. Prices and policies drift, so confirm before you travel.
Located in Montrose. Houston's bohemian heart.
