Hispanic people hold a substantial segment in Houston's demographics. However, Hispanic art is substantially under-represented, a fact New World Museum wants to help change. The vision... is for a much-deserved place in the spotlight where the Houson art community, and eventually the entire nation, could revere today's Hispanic artists who are perserving the vibrancy of their heritage.

New World Museum is located at 5230 Center Street, in the West End, in what has historically been known as a ‘barrio’ with a large Hispanic population providing an important niche in the cultural life of Houston. The choice to locate the museum in this ethnic environment responds to that desire to connect with the residents. Together the contribution to a cultural landscape is dynamic and tremendously exciting to residents and visitors alike.