Place to visit
Rothko Chapel, United States: what it is and when to go
Rothko Chapel is a building in Houston, Harris County, Texas in United States. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Building in Houston, Harris County, Texas · Museums and art
- Where
- United States · Yupon Street 3900, 77006, Houston
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 1,521 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 29.73761, -95.3962
What it is and where
Rothko Chapel is a building in Houston, Harris County, Texas in United States. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Houston, where this site lists 38 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 29.73761, -95.3962; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,521 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Rothko Chapel is March to October.
- JanPossible10:17
- FebPossible10:58
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:43
- MayBest time13:30
- JunBest time13:54
- JulBest time13:44
- AugBest time13:04
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:16
- NovPossible10:29
- DecPossible10:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Menil CollectionArt museum and collection in Houston, Texas222 m
- Contemporary Arts Museum HoustonNon-profit organization in the USA1.3 km
- Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonArt museum in Houston, Texas1.4 km
- Hotel ZaZa HoustonHistory1.6 km
- Houston Museum of Natural ScienceScience museum in Texas, USA1.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Museums and art
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: art museum in New York City, United States
- Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: music museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: art museum in New York, New York
- National Gallery of Art: national art museum in Washington, D.C
- American Museum of Natural History: natural history museum in Manhattan, New York
Every United States place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rothko Chapel?
It is a building in Houston, Harris County, Texas in United States. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Rothko Chapel?
March to October. In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06.
How do you get to Rothko Chapel?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,521 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Menil Collection, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The rest is in the United States guide.
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