Space Rental

2014 Design Award Winner from the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

"One of Houston's Best Wedding Venues"
- CultureMap Houston (June 2014)

Asia Society Texas Center is one of "The 46 Places to Go in 2013."
- The New York Times (January 2013)

"An unconventional holiday hot spot your company can count on."
- Texas Meetings + Events (Winter 2013)

Treat your guests to an experience they will never forget — choose Asia Society Texas Center for your next event. The Texas Center offers versatile spaces and a warm, intimate atmosphere, making it one of Houston's premier event facilities. Asia Society is an ideal location for:

Lectures, seminars, and programs
Business meetings and conferences
Corporate breakfasts and luncheons
Executive retreats
Seated dinners and buffets
Cocktail receptions
Private screenings
Weddings, receptions, and celebrations

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Viewing of Asia Society Texas Center's rental spaces with our Facility Rental team is available by appointment Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. To request more information or to schedule an appointment, please submit a rental inquiry or email EventsTX@AsiaSociety.org. For additional views, visit our About the Building page.

Available Spaces

The attendance capacities below are approximate and depend on the both the type of event and the room set-up. Pricing includes a 5-hour minimum facility rental (available if renting the entire facility), on-site security, maintenance fees, complimentary parking, and a limited number of table and chairs. Admission to the gallery during regular business hours is also complimentary during periods where exhibitions are on display.

Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall

3,874 square feet
Banquet: 100
Reception: 300
$4,500

Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater

4,000 square feet
Banquet: Inquire
Seats: 273
$7,000
Available only for panel discussions and corporate meetings.

Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center and Chao Foundation Green Garden (Outdoors)

2,984 square feet
Banquet: 40–210
Reception: 55–300
Classroom: 180
$6,000

Water Garden Terrace

1,628 square feet
Banquet: 90
Reception: 110
$4,000

ASTC Executive Director Martha Blackwelder describes how the Texas Center is poised to become a "major cultural force" in Houston. (5 min., 10 sec.)

Sterling-Turner Festival Lawn (Outdoors)

11,500 square feet
Banquet: 300
Reception: 400
$5,000

Exterior of Asia Society Texas Center's new headquarters. Designed by Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi, it contains 40,000 square feet spread over two floors and a basement. (Tim Hursley)

Entire Building

25,786 square feet
Banquet: 1,073
Reception: 1,360
$15,000

The Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall.

The Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall. (Jenny Antill)

The Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall. (Asia Society Texas Center)

The Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater seats 273 in a beautifully appointed space featuring cherry-paneled walls, Appalachian white oak floors, and sumptuous seats. (Tiffany Chen)