Chinati Foundation

The Marfa hysteria immediately makes sense as you step inside the ancient artillery shed, with its massive windows, panoramic desert views, and sun-dappled aluminum boxes. When he built this museum on the site of a former army station, artist Donald Judd single-handedly put Marfa on the map of the art world. One of the world's largest permanent exhibitions of minimalist art is presently housed on the grounds and abandoned buildings.

The entire experience is a stunning mix of art, architecture, and scenery. A guided tour is the greatest method to fully immerse oneself in Judd's work. Tours are now available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., and run for 90 minutes. Tours include a stop at the artillery sheds, which house Judd's 100 unnamed aluminum sculptures. The guided tour also includes stops at his 16 unnamed plywood pieces and the Arena. After the walk, visitors are free to examine Judd's 15 unnamed concrete sculptures on their own. Other artists' works are included on specialty and complete collection tours.

If you don't have time for the guided tour, do the 1.6-mile self-guided journey to see his concrete sculptures. The broad grasses and open areas that surround the empty concrete boxes are essential elements of the performance, and the setting is breathtaking. Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Brueggen's Monument to the Last Horse are also included in the self-guided tour. Self-guided tours cost $15 and guided excursions cost $25.

Location: 1 Cavalry Road, Marfa, TX 79843

Website: chinati.org