Houston Art Car Museum to close in 2024

HOUSTON – The Houston Art Car Museum is closing on April 28, according to a message on the museum’s website.

The owners of the museum did not mention why they are closing.

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“Discussions are in progress with local and regional arts organizations to continue and evolve the Art Car Museum’s presence, legacy, and mission in the future. The details of those discussions and plans will be shared further as and when they take shape,” Art Car Museum officials said.

The museum was founded by Ann Harithas in 1998, and it has been deemed as a place that all Houston tourists must visit.

The museum has showcased works created by local and international artists for more than 25 years, and it has been involved in Houston’s Art Car Parade and the FotoFest Biennial.

The establishment was created to share contemporary art with the community.

Inside the museum, visitors will see the most imaginative and detailed art cars and low riders.

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