For decades Montrose has been a neighborhood where you can come as you are and feel welcome. Now filled with museums, cafes, shops, and dives, you'll often find them shrouded in greenery or intermingled amongst residences. A great escape from the sea of concrete. We feel pride when we support our community, and inspired by the people who work tirelessly to run the places we frequent. We know parking is a nightmare, it's just something you learn to deal with. A sign of a more progressive and welcomed time, Montrose may no longer be the ubiquitous gay community it was once. This doesn't mean it's lost its charm or forgotten its roots. To take a quote from one of the neighborhood's original developers (J.W. Link) a little out of context, "Houston has to grow. Montrose [will] lead the procession."
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Surrounded by the most quintessential Montrose bungalows, The Menil Collection is one of our most beloved places in the neighborhood. The main building was designed by architect Renzo Piano in 1987, and distinctive ceiling louvers allow the space to be lit by natural light. It is a world class museum free of visual clutter and pretentiousness. Making art accessible and allowing visitors to have their own personal expericence with it was of the utmost importance to the museum's founders John and Dominique de Menil. In addition to providing our community with an incredible collection of art, the Menil has a conservation studio and research library, publishes books, and is an educator. Still growing, The Menil is truly a gift to our city.
