Chinati Foundation
The Chinati Foundation/La Fundación Chinati is a contemporary art museum located in Marfa, Texas, based upon the ideas of its founder, artist Donald Judd. It goes back to 1986. Worth the trip, Fort Davis is 21 mi off.
A museum inside Marfa
No airline airport nearby
The closest airport with airline service is Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM), 142 miles away.
Summers are hot
June and July highs run 90–92°, and about 58 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Marfa
Chinati Foundation is inside Marfa, which has 17 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr and Oct
April and October are the mild months, with highs of 79–80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1986
Chinati Foundation dates from 1986. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Chinati Foundation
The Chinati Foundation/La Fundación Chinati is a contemporary art museum located in Marfa, Texas, based upon the ideas of its founder, artist Donald Judd.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1986
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
A base for Chinati Foundation
Lodging nearby is in Marfa (17) and Alpine (27).
- 1Fort Davis
- 2Blackwell School
- 3Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens
- 4Museum of the Big Bend
- 5Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Chinati Foundation | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marfa | in town | — | 17 8 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,574 | $251K | A |
| Alpine | 22 mi east | 35 min | 27 13 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 RV parks | 5,989 | $220K | A+ |
| Fort Davis | 21 mi north | 30 min | 16 5 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 879 | $256K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Pair a visit with these, within 54 miles.
121 mi National Historic SiteFort Davis National Historic Site36K visitors a year
2in town National Historic SiteBlackwell School National Historic Site
54 mi State parkBig Bend Ranch State Park
47 mi State parkBalmorhea State Park
320 mi GardenChihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens423 mi MuseumMuseum of the Big Bend521 mi GardenChihuahuan Desert Research InstitutePhoto credits
Fort Davis National Historic Site: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain · Blackwell School National Historic Site: David Larson, Public domain · Big Bend Ranch State Park: Surfsupusa at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Balmorhea State Park: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions before you go
Is Chinati Foundation in Marfa?
Yes. It’s inside Marfa, TX.
When is the best time to visit Chinati Foundation?
April and October, with highs of 79–80°.
What is the closest airport to Chinati Foundation?
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM), about 142 miles away. The nearest big hub is El Paso (ELP), about 174 miles.
Where should I stay near Chinati Foundation?
Marfa (in town, 17 places to stay), Alpine (22 mi, 27 places to stay) and Fort Davis (21 mi, 16 places to stay).
Ask people in Marfa
Be the first to share a tip in Marfa’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.