Schedule

Saturday, October 19, 2024
11 a.m. Tour

Elegant, serene, yet strikingly contemporary, Asia Society Texas opened in April 2012 and took its place as an iconic addition to Houston's architecturally rich cityscape. Designed by world-renowned architect Yoshi Taniguchi, the Center is his first free-standing structure in the U.S., embodying both his scrupulous attention to detail and his commitment to the highest standards of craftsmanship and materials.

Join a guided tour of Asia Society Texas for a behind-the-scenes look at the Center's outer beauty and inner workings and to learn about the materials and influences that inform its ambience.

Tour Tips

Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour. Groups arriving more than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time should remain in our Grand Hall until tour staff and docents are ready. Latecomers may join the tour in progress.

Tours last approximately 60 minutes and involve a minimal amount of walking. Wheelchair access is available throughout the building.

Photography is permitted. Flash photography and use of tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed.

Plan Your Visit

Education and Outreach programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by AARP. Major support comes from Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, The Brown Foundation, Inc, and Houston Endowment Inc. Generous funding also provided by Asia Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), the Susan Vaughan Foundation, and Johanna Brassert and Bill Stewart. Free Thursday exhibition admission presented by Regions Bank. Additional support is provided by Cathay Bank Foundation, the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, and the Friends of Asia Society, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional programming and exhibitions to Asia Society Texas.

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Additional Support

About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.