Art Car Museum (founded by Ann Harithas)

The Art Car Museum, located in the Heights, opened in 1998 and was founded by collector and patron Ann Harithas to exhibit contemporary art with a focus on car culture and mobile sculpture. The museum is often called the 'Garage Mahal' and presents rotating exhibitions as well as the Houston Art Car Parade, an annual event with deep roots in the city's creative community. The museum's establishment reflects Harithas's role in promoting avant-garde art in Houston.