2 Best Performing Arts Venues in Big Bend National Park, Texas

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We've compiled the best of the best in Big Bend National Park - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Chinati Foundation

Fodor's Choice

This internationally renowned contemporary art museum, which occupies 15 buildings on a 340-acre campus, is in the vanguard of the minimalist movement that defines the Marfa aesthetic. Chinati emphasizes large installations and changes its exhibits regularly, and it has a well-attended annual open house. The foundation conducts guided tours Wednesday through Sunday of its huge contemporary-art holdings, and some installations can be visited on self-guided tours. Tours often book up quickly; it's highly recommended that you book online in advance.

Ballroom Marfa

This hip, modern, and undeniably cool gallery and performance space presents edgy rotating contemporary exhibits as well as occasional live music and film, especially on weekends.