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"Too often, I believe, the meaning of a work of art is lost as a result of a thoughtless or unsuitable placement of the work for display. The installation of my own work, for example, as well as that of others, is contemporary with its creation, and the space surrounding the work is crucial to it. Frequently as much thought has gone into the placement of a piece as into the piece itself."

Donald Judd

Tours

Tours of Judd Foundation properties in Texas and New York offer visitors an unparalleled engagement with Donald Judd’s art and vision. These formerly private living and working spaces, created by Judd over more than two decades, provide the quintessential experience of Judd’s philosophies on the thoughtful installation of art, as well as an introduction to his unique consideration of space, light, color, texture and form in the placement of objects. These spaces are a physical embodiment of Judd ‘s legacy in art, architecture and design that cannot be found elsewhere.

Block Tours

Public tours of La Mansana de Chinati, informally known as “The Block” are offered Wednesday through Sunday at 4:30 PM. As Judd’s residence and studio in Marfa, La Mansana de Chinati is the site of some of his first large architectural projects and earlier works of art. The tour provides access to Juddʼs three main studios, each permanently installed with his early works and his personal library, which houses over 12,000 volumes of books. Tours are approximately 90 minutes and are limited to 10 people.

Studio Tours

Tours of Donald Juddʼs other studio spaces in downtown Marfa are offered Friday and Saturday at 2:00 PM. This tour includes Juddʼs Architecture Studio, Art Studio and the Cobb and Whyte Houses.

These spaces contain furniture by Donald Judd as well as his early paintings from the 1960s. There is also an extensive collection of modernist and period furniture as well as works by other prominent 20th century artists and designers. Tours are approximately 90 to 120 minutes and are limited to 6 people.

General Information

Tour fees are as follows:

All tickets must be purchased online prior to your visit. To purchase tickets, please click on the icon above. We do accept walk-in visitors on a limited basis only if space is available.

All tickets are non-refundable and exchangeable based on availability.

Block tours:
$20 per person, $10 for students with valid ID

Studio tours:
$30 per person, $15 for students with valid ID

Block tours begin promptly at 4:30 PM at the entrance of La Mansana de Chinati located at 400 West El Paso Street, across from the Godbold feedmill plant.

Studio tours begin promptly at 2:00 PM at the Judd Foundation office located at 104 Highland Avenue South, across from The Marfa Book Company. Late arrivals will not be accommodated after the tour commences.

Please note that if you are travelling from El Paso, Texas the time zone will change and you will lose one hour. There is no photography permitted inside any of the Judd Foundation spaces. Judd Foundation suggests suitable footwear for uneven, outdoor terrain. Large bags are not permitted on the tour.

Group Tours

Group tours including additional Judd Foundation spaces are available upon request, subject to staff availability. We are happy to work with group organizers to accommodate group size and availability. For information about private or group tours, including reservations and pricing, please email marfatours@juddfoundation.org.

Private Tours

Private tours are available for small groups with a variety of specialized offerings including tours with luncheon. These tours allow for a more intimate experience of Judd Foundation’s spaces than the public tours. The Foundation staff will work with each group to personalize the visit. All tour requests must be made at least two weeks in advance. For additional information about these offerings, including reservations and pricing, please email marfatours@juddfoundation.org.

Please note: Judd Foundation ranches, located outside of downtown Marfa, are not available for tours.

For information on tours offered by the Chinati Foundation, please visit www.chinati.org. For general information on Marfa, Texas (accommodations, restaurants, places of interest, etc.), please visit the website of the Marfa Chamber of Commerce, www.marfacc.com.

Public tours are supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts

101 Spring Street, New York

Judd’s home and studio on 101 Spring Street in New York City will be undergoing a major restoration in 2010. Judd Foundation has temporarily suspended public tours. Please check our website for updates about the restoration project and future tour offerings for this building.

No photography is permitted inside any Judd Foundation spaces.

Judd Foundation does not conduct tours on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day