Judd Foundation
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Exploring Judd Foundation
The Judd Foundation provides an intimate glimpse into the art and vision of minimalist artist Donald Judd.
Founded in 2004, it preserves Judd’s former private living and working environments, showcasing his unique approach to art installations in the Chihuahuan Desert.
The foundation offers two guided tours: La Mansana de Chinati/The Block features Judd's residence and studios while The Studios includes his architectural spaces with an extensive art collection.
Notable Highlights
- 🎨 La Mansana de Chinati: Explore Judd’s residence, three studios, and personal library with over 13,000 books.
- 🖼️ The Studios: View furniture and paintings from Judd along with works by other twentieth-century artists.
- 📅 Guided Tours: Requires advance reservations, providing a structured engagement with Judd’s creations.
Access is ticketed, appealing to art enthusiasts, historians, and tourists looking to explore modern art in a historical context.
Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Judd Foundation
Foundation Date
The Judd Foundation was established in 2004 to maintain Donald Judd's living and working spaces.
Library Collection
The foundation's library features over 13,000 books, showcasing Judd's extensive reading interests.
Chinati Connection
Judd founded the Chinati Foundation Museum, which emphasizes large-scale installations in the desert landscape.
Location
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Address
View map104 S. Highland Ave. (at W. El Paso St.)
Opening Hours
Friday:
1:30 PM–3:15 PM, 2:00 PM–3:45 PM
Monday:
Closed
Saturday:
1:30 PM–3:15 PM, 2:00 PM–3:45 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Contact Information
Price
Guided visits: $25 per person, $12.50 for students and seniors with valid ID. Free for full-time residents of Presidio, Brewster, and Jeff Davis counties.
Average Visit Duration
Duration: About 1.5 hours per tour.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (11:00 AM) for fewer crowds, advance reservations recommended.