Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Contemporary art museum in Museum District, Houston, United States.
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a modern art museum in the Museum District featuring two galleries within a metallic parallelogram-shaped building. The spaces present rotating exhibitions of contemporary works across varied artistic subjects and approaches.
The museum was founded in 1948 by seven Houston residents seeking to showcase contemporary art in the city. Its current home, designed by architect Gunnar Birkerts, opened in 1972 and remains the venue for its rotating exhibitions.
The museum presents contemporary work from artists worldwide, inviting visitors to explore current conversations and perspectives unfolding in the art world today. Exhibitions rotate regularly, ensuring each visit reveals new pieces and ideas.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday, with extended evening hours on Thursdays for a longer visit. Admission is free, and multilingual information is available at the entrance.
The exterior features industrial-grade stainless steel that shifts in appearance as natural light changes, creating a living surface that transforms throughout the day. This material choice makes the building itself part of the visual experience.
Location: Houston
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10:00-19:00; Thursday 10:00-21:00; Friday 10:00-19:00; Saturday 10:00-18:00; Sunday 12:00-18:00
Phone: +(713)2848250
Website: https://camh.org
GPS coordinates: 29.72640,-95.39150
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
Houston offers a wide range of destinations that bring together science, culture and outdoor spaces. The city is home to Space Center Houston, where visitors can explore the history of space travel and see real spacecraft up close. Museums like the Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts hold collections that span continents and centuries, from ancient artifacts to contemporary works. For those who prefer the outdoors, parks such as Discovery Green and Buffalo Bayou Park provide green areas for walking, cycling and relaxing right in the heart of the city. The Houston Zoo introduces visitors to animals from around the world, while the Downtown Aquarium displays marine life in large saltwater tanks. Families with children will find interactive learning at the Children's Museum Houston, and baseball fans can catch a game at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. Whether you're interested in history, nature or simply spending time outside, Houston brings together different experiences within easy reach of downtown.
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