People from all parts of the world and all walks of life visit the Chapel for renewal and restoration. They come to experience prayer, meditation, religious services, lectures, concerts, or simply sit in silence among the magnificent Mark Rothko murals.
Temporary Closure
10:00 AM
The Rothko Chapel will be closed for renovation from March 4, 2019 through the end of 2019.
LOCATION
Illumination: The Rothko Chapel Gala
7:00 PM
Join us as we honor Fairfax Dorn & Marc Glimcher and Reverend William "Bill" Lawson, three extraordinary individuals who have carried on the work of our founders by building and lifting up communities around the arts, spirituality and social justice.
LOCATION
The Astorian - 2500 Summer Street - Houston 77007
Offsite: Neuroscience and Visual Art: The Complex Relationship of Light, Color and the Brain
6:30 PM
This lecture by neurologist and Rothko Chapel board member, Dr. Aziz Shaibani, will explain the power light has on the visual perception of art mediated by the brain.
LOCATION
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Offsite: World Environment Day
7:00 AM
Join the Rothko Chapel in celebrating World Environment Day at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.
LOCATION
Houston Arboretum
Wedding Rehearsal
5 PM
There will be a wedding rehearsal in the Chapel between 5 - 6 PM. The Chapel will remain open to the public during this time but there will be talking and possibly music.
Private Wedding Ceremony
10:30 AM
The Chapel will close to the public at 10:30 AM for a private wedding ceremony. The Chapel will reopen to the public at 12 PM.
Private Memorial Service
11:30 AM
The Chapel will close to the public for a private memorial service at 11:30 AM. The Chapel will reopen to the public at 1 PM.
Rehearsal
5:30 PM
The Chapel will close to the public at 5:30 PM for a rehearsal.
This Season’s Experiences
The Rothko Chapel invites people from all backgrounds and walks of life to discover how to address the diverse and complex needs in the world around us. In addition to offering a quiet place for reflection, meditation, and prayer, the Chapel presents public programs that celebrate community, address contemporary human rights issues, explore the transcendent power of art, and lift up wisdom found in the world's religions. The Chapel is open to the public at no charge every day of the year.
We invite you to experience the transformative power of this sacred space. To view the 2018-19 Season Brochure, click here.
2019 Rothko Chapel Spring Symposium
"Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis"
February 28 - March 2, 2019 in partnership with the University of St. Thomas
To learn more about topics and presenters, click here. To view the postcard, click here.
Living Mindfully
Providing a space to explore the relationship between the sacred and the self, this series includes practices, discussions, and gatherings that cultivate a more spiritually focused and mindful life. To learn more about our Twelve Moments series, click here. To learn more about our International Days of Observance and Solidarity series, click here.
Transformative Power of Art
Witness the Chapel come to life with provocative music and original artist projects. To learn more about upcoming programs, click here.
Advancing Human Rights
For the next year, the Rothko Chapel’s programming will explore the human impact of climate change, with special attention to those who live on the social, political and economic margins, and how communities are effectively addressing this global challenge. To learn more about upcoming programs, click here.
Go Deeper
Schedule a group or guided visit, reserve the space for a private service, or view past events.