Houston - Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum

The Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum is home to the only intact Byzantine frescoes in the western hemisphere. Stolen from a Turkish chapel, the 13th century frescoes were later discovered and rescued by the Menil Foundation. With the permission of the Church of Cyprus, the foundation spent two years restoring the paintings. The Church of Cyprus has extended a long term loan of the frescoes which are stored in this building designed by Francois de Menil for the specific purpose of housing the frescoes.