Rothko Chapel is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

1. Rothko Chapel

8.1
3900 Yupon St, Houston, TX
Spiritual Center · 32 tips and reviews

magnolfimagnolfi: Come here on a cloudy windy day and watch the light change on the paintings..

John C.John Cortés: There is a great energy here, fall into the paintings with an easy eye and breath, they know the nature of reality, the borders dissolve and the purple envelopes, just as the façade of what we see

Rebeca M.Rebeca Muñoz: The neighborhood it's so weird and quiet. The chapel is between houses. The paintings are so great, the place inside it's really relaxing and calm.

Pinot's Palette - Montrose is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

2. Pinot's Palette - Montrose

8.1
2406 Taft St (at Fairview), Houston, TX
Arts and Entertainment · 4 tips and reviews

June P.June Powers: Really fun evening... I can’t paint and my painting came out really nice.

Melissa S.Melissa Savcic: cute place to hang with girls or on a date. You bring your wine (snacks as well if you like) and they provide paint, canvas and you make your work of art in 2 hours being a little tipsy :p Read more.

Jason A.Jason A: Awesome, I highly recommend the experience!

The Menil Collection is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

3. The Menil Collection

8.8
1533 Sul Ross St (btwn Mulberry & Mandell), Houston, TX
Art Museum · 71 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: One of the most incredible collections of modern art and antiquities in the country. Start in the stunning Cy Twombly Gallery and follow through to the Byzantine artifacts and paintings.

ChristinaChristina: Russian icons, Greece collection, famous painting of little electric chair by Andy W. in one stylish place.

Adam R.Adam Renz: Absolute gem of a gallery. Expertly maintained and fantastic staff with an ever changing line up of exhibits. Also it's free! Please don't miss while visiting Montrose.

The Mad Potter is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

4. The Mad Potter

8.2
1963 W Gray St Ste A, Houston, TX
Art Gallery · 3 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Drop-ins are welcome, and even newborns and toddlers can get in on the painting action with footprint keepsakes. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

American Home R.American Home Restoration: Incredible space, wonderful people, Special opportunity! The instructors were great and the place was super cute! I would highly recommend The Mad Potter to my friends.

Blake D.Blake DeArmond: Way to expensive... A reality check of how much you spend if you wanna do something fun at River Oakd

MFAH's Rienzi House is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

5. MFAH's Rienzi House

8.3
1406 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
Museum · 4 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: A classically elegant mansion, filled with one of the finest collections of Worcester porcelain in the U.S., a selection of European paintings and English furniture.

Alex M.Alex Martinez: The museum staff are extremely helpful and will provide lots of information about the collection and the history of the place when asked.

Mandy J.Mandy Jordan: Coming from someone who does house tours daily they need signs to explain tour times and a visitors guide/map of the gardens. The house tour was excellent though :-)

Lux Nail Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

6. Lux Nail Spa

8.0
9668 Westheimer Rd Ste 400 (Gessner), Houston, TX
Nail Salon · 10 tips and reviews

Kim S.Kim Song: $20 for a regular pedicure spa. Yen did an amazing job painting my toes and massaging my feet and legs. I added 10 minutes of massage for $10.

Selina H.Selina Hall: Holly is the best!

Budlight R.Budlight Racoon: Great owners and staff!!

Asia Society Texas Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

7. Asia Society Texas Center

8.8
1370 Southmore Blvd (at Caroline St.), Houston, TX
Museum · 8 tips and reviews

Kaylen P.Kaylen Parker: The architecture is great. I was super impressed. No exhibits were open which was a bummer but the free event was cool to watch (Mandala Sand Painting)

Vlad D.Vlad Davidiuk: Beautiful place. Architecturally & artistically one of the most unique spaces in Houston. Lots of great programs here, from music to art to performance.

Houston PressHouston Press: Spectacular building design! Must check out the Water Garden Terrace

Painting With A Twist - Westheimer is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

8. Painting With A Twist - Westheimer

7.4
10001 Westheimer Rd Ste 1110 (Briarpard Drive), Houston, TX
Arts and Entertainment · 3 tips and reviews

Swanky M.Swanky Maven: Urban Girl sipping and painting at Painting w/a Twist.

Lauren L.Lauren Luna: Make sure to tip your instructors. They work miracles even with their disorganized unprofessional supervisor/owner.

Rudy R.Rudy Rodriguez: Fun birthday event

GreenStreet is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

9. GreenStreet

7.8
1201 Fannin St, Houston, TX
Shopping Mall · 15 tips and reviews

GreenStreetGreenStreet: Join us June 3-6 for our GreenStreet Graffiti event! Various artists will be painting our walls leading up to our party on June 6. Learn more at www.greenstreetdowntown.com Read more.

Social S.Social Sully: Looking for somewhere to go in downtown Houston? Great venue with multiple restaurants, a bowling alley/bar and some great shopping. Read more.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: There is great al fresco dining and window shopping in a central courtyard plus loft office space on the mid-block between Fannin and San Jacinto Streets.

Gremillion & Co. Fine Art, Inc. is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

10. Gremillion & Co. Fine Art, Inc.

7.6
2501 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX
Art Gallery · 2 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Along with the paintings and sculpture in the main gallery, check out the annex where wildly creative art furniture is for sale.

Chuy B.Chuy Benitez: Always amazing work showing. Usually the showcase spot for Fotofest fine print auction & Houston Modern Luxury magazine release parties. Very involved in what's happening in the art world.

Museum of Fine Arts Houston is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

11. Museum of Fine Arts Houston

9.4
1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX
Art Museum · 137 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Paintings are abundant, but the lovely sculpture garden is also worth viewing. Film buffs love the museum for its weekly showing of classic and foreign films.

Flavia F.Flavia Freitas: For all art lovers out there definitely a must go when in Houston! Vast selection! Ron Mueck's exhibit is definitely something else! What a talent! Amazing work!

Houston PressHouston Press: 2012 Best of Houston Winner: Best Museum Exhibit.Check out more Houston Press Winners here:http://www.houstonpress.com/bestof/ Or go moblie with the free Best Of app

Regal Edwards Houston Marq*E Screenx, 4DX, IMAX & RPX is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

12. Regal Edwards Houston Marq*E Screenx, 4DX, IMAX & RPX

8.2
7600 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX
Movie Theater · 83 tips and reviews

Linda N.Linda Nguyen: The paintings here are wonderful!

random p.random picture: Best Imax screen in town and 3d too

Christina S.Christina Sparrow: This theater is absolutely the best you gota check out the IMAX! And the managers rock!!!

Dolce Vita Day Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

13. Dolce Vita Day Spa

8.5
2503 S Shepherd Dr Ste B (Westheimer), Houston, TX
Spa · 4 tips and reviews

Ashley E.Ashley E: Dolce Vita is my little secret peace on earth. I'm always relaxed, and treated like a queen. I love the team. They learn what you like as a guest. Please visit them for your Spa needs!

Carl B.Carl Baker: Natalie is the best for massages. Amazing massage.

Jojo A.Jojo Ann: Annie is the best!

The Galleria is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

14. The Galleria

9.0
5085 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX
Shopping Mall · 312 tips and reviews

Hotel IndigoHotel Indigo: Founded in the 1970s and expanded over the years, Off the Wall Gallery is home to original paintings, prints and sculptures by a bevy of international artists.

DJ ScoopDJ Scoop: Nice shopping mall, and its tourist spot for many that visit Houston. They have variety of shops, including branded names boutique e.g. Emporio Armani, Versace....Also a nice Ice Skating Rink.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: Never try a Quadruple Lutz when the ice rink is full.

Houston Museum of Natural Science is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Houston.

15. Houston Museum of Natural Science

9.2
5555 Hermann Park Dr (at Caroline St.), Houston, TX
Science Museum · 199 tips and reviews

gaoxingru c.gaoxingru cane: Beautiful colors of oil paints have been used to make these paintings. The wise selection of colors make these paintings look very real and beautiful. Read more.

Jarrod K.Jarrod Klawinsky: Beautiful museum with just science but a varied collection of dinosaurs, a living butterfly sanctuary, planetarium, and permanent gemstone hall. It's one of the anchors of the Museum District.

NASANASA: Burke Baker Planetarium is one of the most advanced in the world. Don't be surprised if you see a few NASA astronauts here as we use the facility to assist with training on starfield identification. Read more.