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.
Private Service April 26, 2024
11:00 AM
Rothko Chapel will close from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm for a private service on Friday, April 26th, 2024. The Rothko Chapel Welcome House will operate under its regular operating hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Rothko Chapel
Summer Solstice Morning Observance: Apollo Chamber Players
8:00 AM
In observance of the longest day of the year, the morning contemplative music experience will feature local string quartet Apollo Chamber Players.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Summer Solstice Afternoon Observance: Apollo Chamber Players
12:00 PM
In observance of the longest day of the year, the afternoon contemplative music experience will feature local string quartet Apollo Chamber Players.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Summer Solstice Evening Observance: Kaminari Taiko
7:30 PM
Kaminari Taiko of Houston, a Japanese drumming ensemble, marks the end of the longest day of the year with a sunset performance
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Rothko Chapel
Private Service June 29, 2024
1:00 PM
Rothko Chapel will close from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm for a private service on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. The Rothko Chapel Welcome House will operate under its regular operating hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Private Donor Event
4pm
The Chapel will close today at 4pm for our Winter Celebration, a festive reception recognizing our community of supporters. All donors who give $100 and above are invited to enjoy dessert, sparkling wine and live music on the plaza - along with guided tours of the Chapel interior.
Chapel Hours
2 PM - 6 PM
Private Wedding Ceremony
1:30 PM
The Chapel will close to the public at 1:30 PM for a private wedding ceremony. The Chapel will reopen to the public at 3 PM.
Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award
The biennial award recognizes up to 3 individuals working within the areas of art, spirituality, and human rights, who have committed their life’s work toward justice and the creation of a more sustainable, livable and possibility-filled world.
Experience past ORA ceremonies on Vimeo or Soundcloud.
Living Mindfully
Explore the relationship between the sacred and the self through video and audio recordings of past practices, discussions, and gatherings that cultivate a more spiritually focused and mindful life.
-Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual & Faith Traditions Soundcloud
-Twilight Meditations & Days of Observance Soundcloud
-Concept of the Divine Series Vimeo Soundcloud
-Interfaith Thanksgiving Services Vimeo Soundcloud
Transformative Power of Art
Witness the Chapel come to life with provocative music and original artist projects through video and audio recordings of past concerts and performances on Vimeo and Soundcloud.
Advancing Human Rights
Examine intersectional social justice issues from a local to global perspective through video and audio recordings of past symposia, conversations and lectures.
--Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice and Human Rights Vimeo
--Annual MLK Birthday Celebration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2016 Symposium: Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities Vimeo Soundcloud
--2017 Symposium - An Act of Justice: Undoing the Legacy of Mass Incarceration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2019 Symposium - Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis Vimeo Soundcloud
--2021/2022 Symposium - Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility Vimeo Soundcloud