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Hours
Tue 10AM - 7PM
Wed 10AM - 7PM
Thu 10AM – 9PM
Fri 10AM – 7PM
Sat 10AM – 6PM
Sun 12PM – 6PM
Closed Monday
ADMISSION
ALWAYS FREE
DIRECTIONS
FAQs
When can I visit CAMH?
Tuesday 10AM - 7PM
Wednesday 10AM–7PM
Thursday 10AM–9PM
Friday 10AM–7PM
Saturday 10AM–6PM
Sunday 12AM–6PM
The Museum is closed every Monday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Where is CAMH located?
CAMH is located in the heart of the Houston Museum District at the northwest corner of the intersection of Bissonnet Street and Montrose Boulevard at 5216 Montrose Boulevard.
Where can I park when visiting CAMH?
Parking for CAMH is available via parallel parking on Bayard Lane, along Montrose Blvd., and in the surrounding areas.
Can i use public transit to get to camh?
The MetroRail is conveniently located within walking distance of CAMH. You can find a schedule here. You can also look for a nearby bus route here.
How much is admission?
Admission to CAMH is ALWAYS FREE!
Does the CAMH have a retail store?
CAMH does have a Museum Shop, which offers a selection of books, periodicals, and exhibition catalogues related to contemporary art, as well as a variety of gifts, including artist and designer-made jewelry and educational toys and games for children. Museum Shop hours are the same as those for CAMH.
Does the Museum have a café?
There is no café at the CAMH; however, because of our convenient location in the Museum District, there are a number of restaurants in proximity to the Museum.
Am I permitted to take pictures or video?
Still photography for personal use is permitted, unless otherwise specified, provided no flash or tripod is used. Videotaping is not permitted. No photographs or videotapes may be reproduced, distributed, or sold without permission from CAMH. To view our photography policy, click here.
What’s going on today at the Museum?
Check CAMH’s calendar to learn more about what is going on at the Museum today as well as to see a list of current exhibitions.
How can I find out information about the CAMH exhibitions once I am at the Museum?
Exhibition handouts are available for each exhibition at the front desk. Handouts contain didactic information as well as information about upcoming programs and events held in conjunction with the exhibition.
Family Guides are designed for children of all ages, and provide opportunities for exploration, discovery, and conversation about the art on view. The guides are available for free at the Museum front desk. La Guia para Familias tambien está disponible en Español.
Our FAQteam (Frequently Asked Questions team) is available on Saturdays to answer questions about our exhibitions, about contemporary art in general, or to give quick on-the-spot tours. The FAQteam is a group of young artists and art historians who study each exhibition in order to discuss the work and answer questions for Museum visitors. No appointment is necessary.
Is all the art family-friendly at CAMH?
Because contemporary art often deals with powerful issues, adults may wish to view the art with or in advance of younger viewers. For a Family Review of the current exhibitions, click here.
How can I become a CAMH member?
Click here to learn about our different levels of membership and how to apply!
How can I donate to CAMH?
There are many ways to get involved with CAMH. Click the Join&Give link in order to read more about donating to CAMH. CAMH’s annual form 990 is available at www.guidestar.org. The IRS allows users to select an exempt organization and check certain information about its federal tax status and filings. To see this listing, click here. CAMH's EIN # is 74-1093771.
how does camh use my information?
You can check our Privacy Policy here.
Are there special arrangements that must be made in advance for groups?
Groups may schedule a tour of any exhibition, free of charge, with our specially trained gallery educators. Please email us at ocornejo@camh.org at least ten days in advance of your visit in order to make arrangements.
Does CAMH rent its facilities for events?
We are pleased to host select private events as a special benefit to corporate donors and patrons of the Museum at the $5,000 level and above. This unique opportunity is dependent on the Museum’s obligation to its audiences, public programs, and exhibition schedule. Due to the fragile nature and/or security of the work or the lender’s stipulations (lenders often place restrictions limiting food and drink around the works), some exhibitions simply may not be able to accommodate an event. Each event opportunity is considered on a case-by-case basis and event date availability is based on CAMH’s exhibition schedule. Room rental, catering, and facility security/staffing fees are additional. Click here to download additional information.
What is the history of CAMH?
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting in international, national and regional art. Through dynamic exhibitions accompanied by scholarly publications and accessible educational programs, the Museum reaches out to local, regional, national and international audiences of all ages. To find out more, click here.
Who are we?
Click here for a list of CAMH Staff and the Board of Trustees.
Who designed CAMH’s building?
CAMH’s iconic steel parallelogram building was designed by architect Gunnar Birkerts and opened on October 31, 1972.
Where else can I learn about CAMH?
You can find CAMH in any of these places!
How can I contact CAMH with any questions?
For general questions about CAMH, call 713 284 8250 or email info@camh.org.
If you are a member of the press, please contact Connie McAllister, Director of Community Engagement, at 713 284 8255 or via email.
Do you accept unsolicited artist submissions?
CAMH welcomes submissions from artists for review, but asks that prior to submitting your work you consider our mission and programming in order to determine whether your submission is appropriate to our Museum. The best means to determine the appropriateness of your submission would be to visit the Museum and tour our changing exhibitions. If this is not possible, please explore our website and browse our current and past exhibitions. To view our complete art submission policy and guidelines, please click here.
