The Antiquarium - Houston's Finest Custom Picture Framing, Rare Maps and Prints — Local services in Houston

My experience at The Antiquarium was nothing short of exceptional. I have purchased both art and framing from them, and can't say anything negative about either. I brought three botanicals purchased elsewhere to The Antiquarium to be framed; Katie, the assistant gallery director, was so kind and patient with my mother and me. She must have pulled 40 different frames and mattes to ensure I found exactly what I wanted, and she never batted an eyelash. Their selection of frames is really good and they have an onsite artist who paints these beautiful lines on mattes to add even more depth and dimension to your art. While not the cheapest framer in Houston, I believe you get what you pay for and want my pieces to last a very long time...I'll be looking at them everyday, after all! If you take your pictures to Michael's, you're going to get junk back. If you support local small businesses like The Antiquarium, you're going to receive exceptional service and an exceptional product you'll have for many years to come. I highly recommend The...

My husband and I discovered The Antiquarium a fews years ago after moving to The Woodlands. Although there are definitely capable frame shops in our area there is nothing like Antiquarium for framing historic or special works of art, or any works of art for that matter. The most recent piece they framed for us was particularly challenging as it was a rather large original 1930's vintage poster from Paris on linen backing. Stephen Gase was the expert we worked with and he did a beautiful job helping choose the perfect frame and educating us on the preservation process. Prior to talking with Steve I had talked with a frame shop near me that would have framed the poster by wrapping it around wood and then stapling it to the wood. This would have devalued and ruined the piece. Antiquarium uses rice paper hinges to preserve the piece, along with other preservation techniques that they can better describe. We are extremely happy with the results and appreciate that everyone at The Antiquarium is highly trained in preservation and...

The Antiquarium is by far and away the best place to go in Houston for antique maps and top-end custom framing. I collect very old maps and would not trust anyone else to handle or frame them for me. They use only the best, safest materials and handling practices. They can also do restoration work.

Roswitha is the head curator and is quite a powerhouse of knowledge and design. Hand her any antique document and she will give you several great framing options that will leave you very satisfied and impressed. The Antiquarium is also quite accommodating and patient even with the most persnickety of customers (I am guilty of being a bit demanding). I’ve never felt anything but totally taken care of at this establishment.

See below a map from 1511 that I had framed by Antiquarium at their museum level of conservation framing. ...