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Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 19 | 6:30 PM

Concert || Rothko and Mozart: The Balance of Emotion and Form

WAITLIST ONLY || Rothko Chapel will host a special recital inspired by the composer whose music Mark Rothko himself often preferred while working in his studio.

Thursday, March 26 | 5:30 PM

Viet Thanh Nguyen: 10th Annual Farenthold Endowed Lecture at UT-Austin

Professor Nguyen is University Professor and the Aerol Arnold Chair of English at the University of Southern California.

Saturday, April 18 | 1:00 PM

2026 Neighborhood Community Day

Enjoy an afternoon of free art, music, poetry, and family activities in celebration of our vibrant neighborhood featuring Express Children's Theatre and Islamic Arts Society.

Announcements

Why the imam leading the Rothko Chapel wants to see Houstonians find comfort in their ‘radical’ differences

“I think we have to really stop being proud of Houston's diversity in the somewhat superficial sense,” Antepli said. “Is this diversity meaningful enough, deep enough, processed enough that it’s making us resilient towards bigotry, hate, racism?”

Rothko Chapel’s Broken Obelisk Still Symbolizes MLK’s Dream

February 28 marks 55 years since Broken Obelisk was put on the Rothko Chapel grounds, quickly becoming one of the city’s most famous landmarks. 

Partnership Launched to Establish a New International Cultural Network Through the Works of Mark Rothko

The Rothko Chapel and the International House of Japan (IHJ) located in Tokyo, signed an MOU to establish a new international cultural network and further advance global cultural exchange and outreach.

HOURS

Chapel Hours

  • Monday: CLOSED

  • Tuesday: 10am-6pm

  • Wednesday: 10am-6pm

  • Thursday: 10am-6pm

  • Friday: 10am-6pm

  • Saturday: 10am-6pm

  • Sunday: 10am-6pm

Welcome House Hours

  • Monday: CLOSED

  • Tuesday: 10am-6pm

  • Wednesday: 10am-6pm

  • Thursday: 10am-6pm

  • Friday: 10am-6pm

  • Saturday: 10am-6pm

  • Sunday: 10am-6pm

CONTACT

3900 Yupon St. at Sul Ross Houston, TX 77006

Parking & directions

(713) 524-9839

info@rothkochapel.org

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