Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

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5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006

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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston serves up fresh, free rotating exhibits of cutting-edge art in a sleek, intimate Museum District spot.  

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"Always Fresh, Always Free: CAMH The CAMH, whose exhibits are always compelling and sometimes disturbing, fun, interesting, or emotional, is the only Texas museum dedicated solely to exhibiting and interpreting contemporary art. And the gift shop has the coolest toys, bags, jewelry, and other random gifts."

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"The stainless steel Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) is prominently situated in the Houston Museum District and is always free, making it popular with just about everyone, from visitors doing a quick loop of the rotating exhibitions to more experienced art enthusiasts. This is a non-collecting museum, so its two floors house rotating exhibitions that showcase a mix of international artists and regional works. Unlike other behemoths in the Museum District, the scope here is more narrow and approachable—and perfect to absorb in a single visit." - Charu Suri

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"What's the big picture?The stainless steel Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) is prominently situated in the Houston Museum District and is always free, making it popular with just about everyone, from visitors doing a quick loop of the rotating exhibitions to more experienced art enthusiasts. Is there a permanent collection?This is a non-collecting museum, so its two floors house rotating exhibitions that showcase a mix of international artists and regional works. Unlike other behemoths in the Museum District, the scope here is narrower and more approachable—and perfect to absorb in a single visit. So what can expect to see here?In two well-lit open galleries, media ranging from paintings to video installations touches upon subjects like textiles and fashion, design, music, and more. Who's coming here for a visit?The crowd skews hip and millennial, though Saturdays draw a mix of Museum District passers-by. Families with kids in tow tend to keep their visits brief. On the practical tip, how were the facilities?The galleries here are intentionally sparse and benches, while not plentiful, are well-placed. This is an easy-to-navigate museum; its size and number of works aren't overwhelming. What's the gift shop situation?A better-than-average gift shop has unusual gifts, great books, and funky jewelry. Anything else we should know?The entire museum is doable in 60 to 90 minutes." - Allison Bagley

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Nashalie M

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Free admission!!! We were pleasantly surprised with this museum. Very small gallery but the collection they had when we visited were great conversation pieces (in a good way). Interesting art that can be discussed depending on the eye of the beholder. Would love to check out other collections that they display. Staff at the front were polite and welcoming even though we came near closing.

Steph Couvrette

Google
Cool free museum! Really enjoyed what I saw there. Not huge. The staff people were very friendly.

ARU VET (ARUVET)

Google
Very Nice museum , must visit while you sell around the art district, promotes local artists and has some workshops in which you can do different activities

Liz Cadeaux

Google
The museum was smaller than I anticipated but I loved all of the exhibits! I appreciated the sleek looking design of the outdoor space of the museum and the colorful exhibits they had on display. Located on a perfect spot in the Museum District - easily walk to the other museums in the area. Highly recommend to make this a stop on a multi museum day!

Elvis Rushing

Google
Wonderful Vincent Valdez art exhibit. We enjoyed the depth of material they had , from notes and drawings to paintings taking up multiple walls. Plus admission is always free!

Kevin Sinclair

Google
We had a pleasant experience checking out the Vincent Valdez Collection. Lots of life size paintings and cultural thought provoking pieces. The display is around till March and I look forward to going back and examining again, for even more details that I can extract. This in my opinion is one of best displays of artwork I've seen in a while and truly stirred my emotions. I highly recommend visiting.

Vlogger Marc

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This fairly small exhibition was quite interesting. Showing us some of the american heritage and culture of America. The gentleman at the reception was very helpfull, by telling us more about the district in the downtown area. Oh and I almost forget, the entrance is free when we were there.

Austin Prunty

Google
Staff was very nice and accommodating. Very clean and has a awesome ac. The artwork was awesome but I won't spoil it for you. For the size of the building it has a lot to see.
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Janelle R.

Yelp
1. Admission to @camhouston is ALWAYS FREE! Literally just stop by anytime Wednesday-Sunday from 11am-6pm to see the temporary exhibitions (they are always changing)! 2. They have a lot of FREE community events! You can see the whole calendar at https://camh.org/event-calendar/ 3. The first Saturday of every month they host an open studio event. My daughter and I went to the Clay Planets one and had a great time getting creative together! 4. If you have a minimum of 10 people you can schedule a free guided tour. These tours (along with their free workshops) would be great for students and educators interested in contemporary art. I led recommend this for middle school and older.
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Rebecka K.

Yelp
Location. Location. Location. This museum is in the heart of Houston, surrounded by beautiful homes and scenery. It is FREE and forever changing of the displays.
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Zo M.

Yelp
If you are in Houston and want to take in some amazing Contemporary art come check out the Contemporary Art Museum . They have an interesting and strong message upstairs on black newage artists and an equally fascinating art display with a strong message for younger artists . The message I took from the art was standing up for others, you are not alone and how technology has affected our z generation.
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Maria E.

Yelp
This museum is tiny so your experience will really depend on the ongoing exhibit. I enjoyed the Amoako Boafo exhibit in the upstairs area. There is also an even tinier downstairs area. There was a video exhibit down there. I wasn't a fan, personally -- the conceptual video art isn't for me. Here's the best part -- it's free. Hard to complain about the content when your visit doesn't involve your wallet. Friendly staff. Parking: You can certainly pay to park in the MFAH garage (5101 Montrose). However, there is free street parking in the area if you take the time to look and don't mind walking a couple blocks. For instance, Bayard Lane has free 3-hour parking (behind The Story Church). There are other streets with similar restrictions -- just pay attention to signs.
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Requel P.

Yelp
Always free museum that accepts donations. I love visiting this museum whenever I can. It reminds me of the museums you see people walking around in the movies with their wine lol.
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Marty J.

Yelp
THE SOUL OF BLACK FOLK exhibit is simply sublime, divine, and a must see experience. Boafa's work is breathtakingly great. The layout of the artwork is exquisite too. I also thoroughly enjoyed the multimedia work in the lower gallery entitled DREAMED THIS GATEWAY. And it's FREE!!! But give a donation - it's a wonderful gift to a great institution. And a big bonus is the very welcoming Mr. Quincy and the gallery docents. Thankfully, the museum is running digital ads at bus stops - I spied the ad and gorgeous artwork akin Scott St. and Wheeler while I was driving to get some late night treats at Frenchy's! I even cancelled my plans back home and extended my return home to Austin to go see this exhibition! What a joyful afternoon! Thank you CAMH!!!
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ChillyHarrell J.

Yelp
Went to a performative art experience by Tay butler called "The triangle" ... It was an amazing experience that open my eyes wider to something I thought I knew all about. Wish I could post video from event!
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Mecca F.

Yelp
The Dirty South was impactful!! The video was emotional as it shared an important message. Admission is free. COVID comfortable! Staff was attentive and very helpful. I selected my favorite art. It is worth seeing.
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Victor H.

Yelp
It's free and it's something to do when you're in the Museum District. The artwork varies from odd to unique to 'WTF is this'. Plus there's a gift shop on the bottom floor. Not sure how some of the exhibits inside are considered artwork but it is the 2020's where anything can be considered art. In that case, perhaps I should submit some and have it on display here haha!
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Priscilla R.

Yelp
Front desk staff not very friendly. Apparently i visited between exhibits and there was not much to see. There was only a downstairs exhibit which was okay but not if you're making a far trip. Overall it is a free museum so i was generous with rating for that reason. A cool pit stop if you are in the area visiting the other museums.
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Tosin A.

Yelp
Probably my favorite museum in the Museum District, CAM Houston operates to benefit the community by making art accessible to the public. I went there yesterday with a friend to view Amoako Boafo's instillation Soul of Black Folks and felt immersed into distinct yet connected storytelling. The staff had a generous presence and supported my time there. I will be returning to CAM soon.
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Erica W.

Yelp
Really like this museum. I've been a couple of times now and there is always something new and actually interesting to learn. The display always flows so well. I visited the 'Dirty South Exhibit' and loved it. It was a lot to take in but definitely well-stated, maintained my interest the entire time.
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Bruce K.

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Free, which is awesome. Odd and strange, which is just odd and strange. As seems to be usual in my relationship with contemporary art, I don't quite understand the artist or the message that's being passed to the viewer. The "Cary Leibowitz: Museum Show" is interesting but what's the point of a series of pink squares that say "Stop copying me" a dozen times with another that says "Do these pants make me look Jewish?"? "Right Here, Right Now: San Antonio" was a bit more arty and interesting with paintings and video environments though still a little too deep for me to understand. I enjoyed it, but it was a quick half hour.
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Karen 2.

Yelp
this is a pretty mid museum overall. free which is nice. the upper floor part was roped off so was only the basement. some cool pieces but wouldn't highly recommend
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Barret L.

Yelp
There were a lot of very heavy, dark, and emotional pieces on display when I went this past weekend. The overall effect left me feeling a little downtrodden when I left. This is not to say the art was not good (though it was not my taste), just that the collection as a whole is a bit weighty right now. That being said, I think the layout of the museum is quite good. Everything from the contemporary architecture of the facade of the building itself to the clean, bright spaces inside. I love that the museum is offered to patrons at no cost, though donations are always appreciated. It is a relatively small space compared to the behemoth MFAH next door.
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Regina N.

Yelp
This is a must see if you are visiting Houston or live in Houston. Currently the installation on the bottom floor is pretty cool. Won't spoil it for you but check out my photos if you want to take a peek. Downstairs is a very cool gift shop full of artsy things that would be a great place to shop to find cool and unique X-mas gifts. From books to handmade grocery bags to scarves, it's a nicely stocked store with a boutique feel. Best part about this museum is that it's FREE. Put it on your list to visit, it's a must see.
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Alexis B.

Yelp
When visiting Houston this past weekend, my friend and I visited the Contemporary Arts Museum in order to see their current exhibit: "Nari Ward: We the People." The exhibit was the first museum survey of Ward's work in the state, and it was really interesting, political, complicated. We enjoyed exploring the exhibit and then checked out the gift shop downstairs as well. The museum doesn't have a permanent collection; it's more of a changing gallery space for contemporary art exhibitions. It's free, so I encourage you to check it out whenever there's an exhibit you're interested in! They don't have parking, but we found street parking nearby. Houston has a great art scene. CAM is a big part of that, and it's well worth visiting! Make an art day of it and check out the other museums that are walking distance!
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Shantel S.

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They have the new neon light installation at the nancy and rich kinder building. Pro tip - bring a small tripod or selfie stick. There's not that many people around (during the week) and staff are not allowed to touch your phones due to covid- which is understandable. (I def wouldn't want to either but you know- anything for that perfect photo. Nothing good old Lysol wipes and hand sanitizer.
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Vaughn O.

Yelp
Went here yesterday with my fiancée. The current exhibit's theme is LGBTQ+ focused, and consists of paintings, sculptures, video and something I only know to describe as object-placement pieces. I'm sure there's a name for this in the art world but this will do. Many of the works were interesting, and the stories behind them intriguing. We were especially blown away by the South African artist who makes art of trash because of South Africa's harsh treatment of queerfolk. This museum was part of an enjoyable Saturday outing.
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Anh L.

Yelp
It's always cool to visit contemporary art museums because you can really see some unique things. The good thing about this place is that it's free, which is great because I honestly wouldn't pay to see some of the things here. Perhaps it was just what was on exhibit at the moment, but I'm sure I'll find something that I'll like next time. That's another great thing, new exhibits are on show after a few months. I didn't like it during my visit, but I'll be back. There's more art to see.
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Susana N.

Yelp
This was my first time at the Contemporary Arts Museum. The first hour of my visit was amazing, I loved seeing all of the contemporary art, especially the sculptures and photographs. However, I was racially profiled and followed around an entire exhibit by (elderly, White, female) security. She basically followed my family and I all the way out of the second floor until I left her sight. The environment here feels very stuffy and downright hostile, especially with the MOFAH staff. I'm very unhappy with my visit and even more so with the Houston Museum of Fine Arts staff.
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James R.

Yelp
The space is really tiny and the exhibits didn't overwhelm. But, In spite of this, it's worth a visit...any hey, it's free!
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Sherri H.

Yelp
I loved the staff. They were all friendly and nice to talk to. The museum itself is a bit small with only 2 floors that you could probably walk around in 10-20 mins if you are just taking a quick glance. However, the museum itself gave off the feel of being more homey and relaxed. It's not like the Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend, or Menil but it still had pieces that blew me away. I loved the gift shop and the lady behind the counter. She was really sweet and started conversations with anyone who walked in. I think we spent as much time in the gift shop as we did in the exhibit. It had so many things from mini music boxes to contemporary table pieces that it felt like you were in a toy shop! There is a sales table near the back and I was able to purchase an I-phone charger for $3.
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Paul L.

Yelp
I had a busy day and visited this museum with reluctance. I was exhausted. That feeling changed instantly when I saw the works in the Marilyn Minter exhibition. Wow! The hyper-realism of her small painted canvasses drew me in immediately; then, as I turned a corner, her lush large-scale photos just exploded with so much color that they bordered on abstraction. If all exhibitions here are this good then I'd make the CAM my first stop of the day instead of my last one.
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Francis R.

Yelp
This one was just aiiite. I always find Contemporary Arts museums to be pretty interesting and unique. And this one in Houston is another that leaves you scratching your head trying to wrap your head around whether some of the exhibits were art or just a random collection of displays of things. Anyways, can't complain too much on this one because the best of all... it's FREE. It's relatively small, and you'll likely finish it off in 20-30 minutes. The entire museum is just two floors with a main level you enter on and a lower level with some additional art and a gift shop. Very clean space in general and has free public restrooms. There were some exhibits that were interactive, but I'd double check with the staff before putting your hands on anything just in case. Anyways, I'd say it's worth a stop if you find yourself wandering in the area or out of nowhere comes a torrential downpour and you need somewhere to take shelter and kill some time. That's all I got on this one. 'Til next time, cheers! 153/365
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Melissa M.

Yelp
This is such a strange place. Admission is always free, so I do try and stop in to see if any cool art is here. In all the years I've gone here, I've only seen one exhibit that made any impression on me. The space inside is huge and a perfect blank canvas for installation art. Unfortunately, a lot of the art here feels pretentious or contrived. This time there were video clips of soap operas from the 80's and other strange 'art'. Give this place a try and maybe the art will speak to you, but it certainly doesn't to me. The reason for the 3 stars? The BEST gift shop in any museum in the city. The gift shop is downstairs in another smaller gallery space. The gift shop is cramped, but has the coolest toys, bags, jewelry, and other random gifts. The main reason I would go back here is for the gift shop and maybe check out the art on the way downstairs.
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Maria W.

Yelp
This is my favorite museum to visit in Houston it always has something different and unique viewing. Sometimes the exhibits are disturbing, fun, interesting, or emotional. My favorite staff member is Quincy because he is friendly and he is laid back. They have a wide range of artwork as though the top floor is my favorite than the bottom floor is smaller and it has a gift shop with odd things you wouldn't see everyday and those things are fairly reasonable priced, but some aren't. I came here yesterday and they had this disturbing psychological exhibit, it wasn't too much appealing, but it was acceptable. Because everybody a least once in their lifetime will experience depression or sorrow and I think that is what the artist was experiencing when he/she created their artwork to express what they were going through. I also like how this museum stays open a lot later than the rest of the museums because it gives you more time to view the different pieces. For parking, I usually park on the property of the Art School across the way, I don't think those people much mind if you park there. The only thing I don't find cool about this museum is the attendant downstairs was very annoying because every time my sister and I are viewing the pieces this attendant follows us everywhere to every art piece. Its so annoying, its like she is a stalker or something. When we went yesterday she was behind us all the time and we weren't the only visitors there either. Anyways, this museum is ranked highly on my watch. Its free too and always free!! You can't go wrong with this museum. Always remember ART IS EVERYTHING. Art rarely the same thing you will see somewhere else! Art defines any and everything!
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David N.

Yelp
I came here recently for "The immeasurable distance" exhibit by Matthew Day Jackson. I quickly realized that contemporary is definitely preferred over historical art. However...I'm not sure if I totally love it. Some of it is very cool while other parts are plain bizarre. This museum is comprised of 2 floors. The first one is just a big room, it has a loft type feel to it with bigger physical pieces while the lower level is mainly just pictures. This exhibit featured engines, a car shell, skulls, bones, neon lights, and a moon man pinned to the wall. I took the meaning to be the going to the moon at all costs. Overall it was pretty interesting, but the best thing was the palm tree in the back. Also this place is FREE.
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Sabrina F.

Yelp
This is a smaller (but just as awesome) ~FREE Houston museum. It's great to kill some time if you're in the area and want an alternative to the same 'ol same 'ol. It's not as grandiose or traditional as the Museum of Fine Arts across the street, but CAM features thought-provoking and eclectic pieces. Pro Tip: check the website and their social media for upcoming events and visiting exhibits. They're usually free and such a treat. Just this month I attended an exhibit opening (with the curator as a guest speaker) and Scriptwriters Play Performance.
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Taylor S.

Yelp
The contemporary museum is a great free exhibit in houston, and it's increasingly becoming more of a community engagement focal point. The exhibits in the museum change fairly frequently, so nothing is permanent. They host weekend events that are great for family and the staff is always friendly. Keep in mind, this is a contemporary/modern art museum- so their exhibits can definitely be a little funky sometimes. However, if you visit and see an exhibit you're not that into- don't give up completely. Just come back around when they have a new exhibit up and you're bound to find something that really speaks to you.
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Denise W.

Yelp
Well first off this museum is free. I mean for a small museum, you can't expect too much. They do change up the museum with different exhibits from time to time. Only thing. is that there is so little to see here. I mean it takes less than 20 mins to get through. Right now the first floor is under renovation for the new exhibit. Maybe the new exhibit might add some excitement to it later.
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Janellys G.

Yelp
I went back in September and the exhibit at that time was "We The People" by Nari Ward. Some of the pieces seemed a little bit gloomy, but the messages were very erudite. Going to the museum is a great experience, especially considering the admission is completely free! The bottom floor has very modish neon lights and walls that are great for pictures with friends.
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Alkeisha S.

Yelp
Starting with the positives, it's free, the building is neat to look at and is also great for snapping a few photos outside of it. Now for the inside- I had high expectations for this museum and I was let down. Way too many off the wall and uninteresting pieces. After one minute of being inside my kids were already asking to leave. I wouldn't come again unless I was walking or jogging in the area and needed some cool a/c to soak up.
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Clint M.

Yelp
I'll be honest. I'm not a fan of contemporary art. While I like the fact that artists are trying to find new ways to express themselves, I feel that a lot of what they do to be unique just falls flat, or relies too heavily on distorting existing imagery (particularly photography) to make a point. It's a very unique building with a somewhat tucked away entrance. I swung by on the Museum Experience Day when it was free. On the whole, I wasn't impressed. A lot of the pieces were just bland or off-the-wall, and I wasn't sure what they were getting at. Others tried too hard, like a two-panel piece of the NSA logo above the Google logo. The main thing that elevated this from two to three stars was a degree of interactivity. You could pick up square-foot sized placards with the word "Like" on them and drop them in front of pieces that you liked. My fiancé loved this feature.
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Alexx D.

Yelp
This is by far my favorite museum in Houston. Every time I come here there are always moving, intelligent exhibits and I've always walked away with a new perspective. This museum ranks among great NYC museums in my book. The staff is always very nice and friendly. I hate the no drinks rule, especially since I can't bring a closed water bottle around but alas, I understand the need for the rule. Overall, I always come back again and again. Patron for life!
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Tracy D.

Yelp
I love that this place offer free admission! It's a small intimate museum that feature really awesome exhibits. The first floor they have several arts and let you put the sign like at the one you like. That's pretty fun:) There's a cute gift shop downstairs however, it's pricey! I really like that they have a bench in the museum. It's nice to sit, relax and enjoy the arts.
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Mia W.

Yelp
Fun free place for any adult. Had no idea what I was in for but I got a good laugh and it was entertaining. Would go again if I was in the area and there was new art on display. The shop downstairs was very cool and has some awesome stuff in it.
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Antonio H.

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This is a free wonderfully curated contemporary arts museum. It host national , a international and local centric shows.. it has focus and lovely presentation.it sounds cliche but you will leave inspired with much to think about. Banksy's " Exit through the gift shop aside; they have a cool eclectic gift shop full of fun quirky things parking across the street in an underground garage or on street.
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Stacy S.

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It's a small, clean, two story museum. Admission is free. The staff was friendly. We were fortunate to find street parking just out front. I was underwhelmed and I felt more confused than I did inspired by the art on display. The gift shop is nice and the restroom is clean. The lower level was marked letting you know it may not be appropriate for children. It took around 30 minutes to walkthrough.
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Maureen A.

Yelp
Going to this museum is always a fun option for my friends and I. The exhibits change often enough to wanna check it out anytime your downtown with some downtime. It's FREE people! Can't beat it. Keep in mind, videos and flash aren't allowed but you can take pictures.
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Felecia I.

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The museum's "always fresh, always free" motto definitely held true. The building exterior looked funky and different. Inside, their art was even more so. Their current first floor exhibit was a series of video installations titled "Answers to Questions: John Wood and Paul Harrison". It had something that each of us relate to. One of the videos of the two men confined against a wall trying to dodge a tennis ball machine was hilarious, and made us laugh out loud. As the CAMH was not large, our time there was short... but what an interesting half hour.
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Mike M.

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This free museum has some really good exhibits of contemporary art. Today on the first floor are 3 interesting sections to view by Barrera, Donnett and Schneider. Downstairs is the Hidge exhibit which was also good. Finally the small gift shop downstairs has many interesting contemporary items that I enjoyed viewing. It really is an unique place to shop. This museum is worthy of your time to see if you like contemporary art. I recommend!!
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Eka Y.

Yelp
An honor to those who involved themselves in arts. Everything surround us are art, we almost forget. These artists try their best to bring them alive, nevertheless they might bury themselves in this utilitarianism society. So, set our demanding mind aside, open our heart to these arts and feel them.
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Shana M.

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With free admission, they don't need big names to draw a crowd at the Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston - but they still get them. We once even saw the Yoko Ono exhibit here. Sometimes the art is a little too left of center for my taste but I can appreciate the work the artist put into the piece. It is always nice to see what new things people will invent in the world of art - even if you wouldn't want the sculpture or painting in your own home. This museum teaches you that art is about individual concept and really relays the value of stretching your artistic limits. I applaud the CAM for showing us the real meaning of new and inventive artistic movements.
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Krystle S.

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The exhibit that I saw when I visited was okay. There was not anything really special but it was a free entrance and the gift shop was cool. The first floor was a lot better to look at than the second floor (which is where we entered). It had a huge purple wall with black text of different phrases. Inside of the walls was another room (dark) with neon texts on the wall. It was instagrammable and cool to view. I would come back again just to see if any of the artwork or exhibits change. This is also located across the street from MOFA (street parking).
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Krizzia M.

Yelp
Love the rotating exhibits and how they dont shy from political conversations. Their gift shop is great too!
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Preeya B.

Yelp
Small, FREE museum. It takes about 20 minutes to get through if you don't want to analyze everything. I had a good laugh at times and at times it made my head hurt trying to understand the meaning of some of these pieces. But I guess that's what art is all about. Overall, I would not pay for this museum. The museum does not have its own parking lot, but we came on a weekday and were lucky to find a parking spot in the lot in front of MFAH. Afterwards we checked out the Cullen Sculpture Garden, which is also free and right across the street.

Tabitha K.

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This was the first time I visited this museum and I absolutely loved it! I love how the art was so out of the ordinary and real, and each piece you see just gives you these chills and vibes. Obviously I knew when I first walked in, this wouldn't be like an ordinary art museum, and I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Each piece felt like a representation of the artist and so modern and just plainly entertaining to look at and study. I especially loved their system with the "like" boards. It just gave it the ultimate modern touch and made the museum so much fun to explore. It is quite small, but it packs a lot of punch when it comes to its creativity.

Tobi M.

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I loved this place. I wish more items were on display however I do appreciate the tribute to SUC/DJ screw legacy.