7 Free Things to Do in Houston Texas

The Menil Collection

The Menil Collection is a museum with a collection of over 18,000 works of art from around the world. It's free to admission, and it's open seven days a week.

Rothko Chapel

The Rothko Chapel is a non-denominational chapel that houses 14 large, dark paintings by Mark Rothko. It's free to admission,

James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyspace:

A permanent outdoor artwork that consists of a room with a 50-foot-wide oculus in the ceiling. The oculus frames the sky, and the color of the sky changes as the sun sets and rises.

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park is a park that features a 75-foot-tall glass waterwall that circulates 11,000 gallons of water per minute.

Art Car Museum:

The Art Car Museum is a museum that houses a collection of over 250 art cars. An art car is a car that has been transformed into a work of art.

Public Art

Houston has a vibrant street art scene, and you can find murals all over the city. Some of the most popular murals include the "Houston is Inspired" mural by GONZO247.

Sam Houston Park

A park that was founded in 1894. The park is home to several historical landmarks, including the Sam Houston Monument, the Hermann Mansion, and the Children's Museum of Houston.