Parking Near Menil Collection, Museum District
Where Can I Park for Menil Collection?
The main parking lot at 1515 West Alabama Street is near the museum and has free parking listed. A second lot is next to Richmond Hall at 1500 Richmond Avenue, and street parking is available throughout the campus. If those options are not convenient, a bookable lot at Common Bond on Main Lot is 0.5 miles away and costs $5 an hour.
- Address
- 1533 Sul Ross Street
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Common Bond - Main Lot, Houston, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
Parking Near Museum District
Menil Collection, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Menil Collection on West Alabama Street
The most direct option for the Menil is the main parking lot at 1515 West Alabama Street, near the museum at 1533 Sul Ross Street. The Menil’s official visitor information also identifies a second lot next to Richmond Hall at 1500 Richmond Avenue (menil.org). Both locations put drivers close to the campus rather than requiring a longer walk through Montrose.
Free parking is listed for the main lot at 1515 West Alabama Street (houmuse.org). The official visitor page also says that street parking is available, giving drivers another option around the campus (menil.org). The museum sits in Montrose, near Museum District, and the site is 1.1 miles from the Museum District center.
Street Parking and Busy Times Around the Menil Campus
The Menil campus is set within a residential neighborhood, so street parking is spread through the surrounding campus rather than concentrated in one visitor-only facility (menil.org). Drivers using curb spaces should follow the posted restrictions on the individual street, including any limits on stopping, payment, or permitted users.
Street parking is available throughout the Menil campus, while the museum’s main lot is at 1515 West Alabama Street (houmuse.org).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Menil Collection in Montrose
Parksy lists several bookable alternatives when the official lots or curb spaces are not convenient. The closest priced option is a lot at Common Bond on Main Lot, 0.5 miles away, at $5 an hour. An outdoor parking lot in Montrose is 0.7 miles away and costs $20 a day, while a Houston lot 0.9 miles away is priced at $12 a day.
Two Calumet surface lot spaces are listed 1.1 miles away at $5 an hour and $6 an hour respectively. The two spaces at 5520 Caroline in Houston are also 1.1 miles from the museum, and each costs $6 an hour. These options suit different stays, with daily pricing useful for a longer visit and hourly spaces better for a shorter stop.
Other Named Parking Options Around the Menil
The main official parking lot at 1515 West Alabama Street is the clearest named facility for visitors, and free parking is listed there (houmuse.org). A second official location is next to Richmond Hall at 1500 Richmond Avenue (menil.org). Those two lots serve the campus from different sides, which can be useful depending on which building or green space you plan to visit first.
Street parking is also available throughout the Menil campus (houmuse.org). The official visitor information specifically mentions street parking in addition to the lots (menil.org). Drivers choosing curb parking should use the signed spaces on arrival, since the streets sit within the surrounding residential neighborhood.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Menil Collection?
The main parking lot at 1515 West Alabama Street is near the museum and has free parking listed. A second lot is next to Richmond Hall at 1500 Richmond Avenue, and street parking is available throughout the campus. If those options are not convenient, a bookable lot at Common Bond on Main Lot is 0.5 miles away and costs $5 an hour.
Is Parking Free at Menil Collection?
Free parking is listed for the main lot at 1515 West Alabama Street. The lot is near the museum at 1533 Sul Ross Street, making it a direct option for visitors. Street parking is also available throughout the campus, but drivers should follow the posted restrictions on each individual street.
Where Is the Second Menil Parking Lot?
The second official lot is next to Richmond Hall at 1500 Richmond Avenue. This can be useful depending on which building or green space you plan to visit first.
Is Street Parking Available Around Menil Collection?
Street parking is available throughout the Menil campus, which is set within a residential neighborhood. Curb spaces are spread through the surrounding campus rather than concentrated in one visitor-only facility. Drivers should use signed spaces on arrival and follow posted restrictions, including limits on stopping, payment, or permitted users.
What Is the Closest Bookable Parking Near Menil Collection?
The closest priced Parksy option is a lot at Common Bond on Main Lot, 0.5 miles away, at $5 an hour. An outdoor parking lot in Montrose is 0.7 miles away and costs $20 a day. Daily pricing can suit a longer visit, while hourly parking fits a shorter stop.
What Other Priced Parking Options Are Near Menil Collection?
A Houston lot 0.9 miles away costs $12 a day. Two Calumet surface lot spaces are 1.1 miles away at $5 an hour and $6 an hour respectively. Two spaces at 5520 Caroline in Houston are also 1.1 miles away, and each costs $6 an hour.
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