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Plan Your Visit

Learn about hours, parking, accessibility, and more as you plan your visit at Asia Society Texas.
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Enjoy the Benefits of Membership

Asia Society Texas members enjoy exclusive benefits while helping us celebrate vibrant cultures and contribute to a shared future.
Sunday Press Saigon Hustle Banh Mi

Sunday Press at Asia Society Texas

Serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, and sweets and treats from acai bowls to croissant swirls, Sunday Press at Asia Society Texas is open Tuesday–Sunday.
Summer 2025

Register Now for Asia Society's 2025 Summer Youth Programs!

Register now for Summer 2025 at Asia Society Texas! This summer features four Culture Camp sessions for students ages 6–14 and three Young Leaders Institute sessions for high school students.
Lunar New Year 2025
In-person

Lunar New Year 2025: Celebrating the Year of the Snake

01 Feb 2025
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Asia Society Texas' free 2025 Lunar New Year festival rings in the Year of the Snake with all-ages activities and fun!
The Big Swim 2025
In-person

'The Big Swim' 2025

07 Feb 2025
6:30 - 2 p.m.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with 'The Big Swim,' a retelling of the classic Zodiac fable by the Houston Grand Opera!
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Yoshio Taniguchi

Asia Society Texas Mourns Passing of Architect Yoshio Taniguchi

Best known in the United States for his 2004 redesign of the Museum of Modern Art, Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi designed Asia Society Texas' Center in Houston's Museum District — his only freestanding structure in the U.S.
Explore Asia educational exhibition PROMO 0172

Explore Asia

Travel across Asia without ever leaving Houston through Asia Society Texas' permanent 'Explore Asia' exhibition, highlighting five Asian countries across six unique experiences!
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Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis

17 Oct 2024 - 16 Mar 2025
'Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis' explores the mysteries and wonders of outer space through the work of 31 artists.

Events

In-person

Korean Language Class: Level I (Mondays, Spring 2025)

06 Jan 2025
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Expand your knowledge of language and culture with our Level I Korean language classes for adults!
In-person

Korean Language Class: Level I (Tuesdays, Spring 2025)

07 Jan 2025
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Expand your knowledge of language and culture with our Level I Korean language classes for adults!
In-person

The Future of U.S.–Turkish Relations With Ambassador David M. Satterfield

15 Jan 2025
7 - 8 p.m.
Join us in welcoming Ambassador David M. Satterfield to discuss the current and future outlook of U.S.–Turkish relations.
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In-person

Yoga in the Bamboo Garden

18 Jan 2025
10 - 11 a.m.
Every Saturday, join invigorating workshop-style yoga classes overlooking Asia Society Texas' serene bamboo garden.
In-person

Art Tour: 'Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis'

18 Jan 2025
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a docent-led tour of 'Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis'!
In-person

[MEMBERS ONLY] Reception and Artist Talk With Xin Liu

19 Jan 2025
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Engage in a conversation with artist Xin Liu and enjoy stunning art, light bites, and wine at this members-only event!
Online

Cultural Bridges With AARP: Lunar New Year

22 Jan 2025
3 - 4 p.m.
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Learn about the history of Lunar New Year in this virtual workshop, as part of our free Cultural Bridges With AARP series.
In-person

Opening Reception: 'Stenciled Elegance: Ise Katagami and the Art of Textile Design'

23 Jan 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
Celebrate the opening of 'Stenciled Elegance: Ise Katagami and the Art of Kimono Design.'
In-person

Lunar New Year 2025: Celebrating the Year of the Snake

01 Feb 2025
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Asia Society Texas' free 2025 Lunar New Year festival rings in the Year of the Snake with all-ages activities and fun!
In-person

Asia Society Lunar New Year 2025 at The Galleria

01 Feb 2025
12 - 5 p.m.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Galleria with free arts and crafts, games, and performances for over two weekends!
In-person

'The Big Swim' 2025

07 Feb 2025
6:30 - 2 p.m.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with 'The Big Swim,' a retelling of the classic Zodiac fable by the Houston Grand Opera!
Buy Tickets
In-person

Bank of America Women's Leadership Series: Dynamic Diplomats Implementing Foreign Policy

13 Feb 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
Join a discussion of the role female diplomats play in leading foreign policy efforts around the world.
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In-person

Yoga in the Bamboo Garden

15 Feb 2025
10 - 11 a.m.
Every Saturday, join invigorating workshop-style yoga classes overlooking Asia Society Texas' serene bamboo garden.
In-person

Architecture Tour

15 Feb 2025
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
A guided architecture tour and behind-the-scenes exploration of Yoshio Taniguchi's first free-standing structure in the U.S.
In-person

An Introduction to Feng Shui With C.C. Lee

15 Feb 2025
2 - 3 p.m.
Join feng shui master Chao-Chiung (C.C.) Lee for an introduction to the art and practice of feng shui.
In-person

Author Talk: Mark Clifford on 'The Troublemaker'

19 Feb 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
Join journalist and author Mark Clifford as he tells the incredible story of billionaire democracy activist Jimmy Lai.

Indian Film Festival Houston 2025

21 Feb 2025
4:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate the cinematic voices of India with a fresh lineup of feature films, short films, and documentaries!
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In-person

Art Tour: 'Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis'

22 Feb 2025
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a docent-led tour of 'Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis'!
In-person

Tiger Ball 2025 – Enchanting Shanghai

07 Mar 2025
7 - 10:30 p.m.
Save the date for this special evening honoring Y. Ping Sun and David Leebron for serving Houston's diverse community.
In-person

Super Saturday: Nowruz in Bloom

15 Mar 2025
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Welcome the Persian New Year at our Super Saturday celebrating Nowruz through music, crafts, and more!
In-person

Architecture Tour

15 Mar 2025
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
A guided architecture tour and behind-the-scenes exploration of Yoshio Taniguchi's first free-standing structure in the U.S.
In-person

Yoga in the Bamboo Garden

22 Mar 2025
10 - 11 a.m.
Every Saturday, join invigorating workshop-style yoga classes overlooking Asia Society Texas' serene bamboo garden.
In-person

Super Saturday: Joyous Eid

12 Apr 2025
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Eid al-Fitr with a Super Saturday showcasing Islamic culture, traditions, crafts, food, and music!
In-person

Architecture Tour

12 Apr 2025
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
A guided architecture tour and behind-the-scenes exploration of Yoshio Taniguchi's first free-standing structure in the U.S.
In-person

Yoga in the Bamboo Garden

19 Apr 2025
10 - 11 a.m.
Every Saturday, join invigorating workshop-style yoga classes overlooking Asia Society Texas' serene bamboo garden.

The Enchanting Art of Shakuhachi: A Concert With Traditional Master Musicians From Japan

23 Apr 2025
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Experience a sublime concert featuring shakuhachi, a bamboo flute developed in the 16th century Japan.
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In-person

Super Saturday: Emerging Artists' Showcase

10 May 2025
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Get inspired by local student artwork, learn different Asian art techniques, and make your own artwork to take home.
In-person

Architecture Tour

10 May 2025
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
A guided architecture tour and behind-the-scenes exploration of Yoshio Taniguchi's first free-standing structure in the U.S.
In-person

2025 Culture Camp: Lights, Camera, Asia! Young Journalists Camp

09 Jun 2025
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
In this week-long summer camp, create your own news or travel show while learning how to tell stories that inspire and inform
In-person

Super Saturday: Experience Taiwan

14 Jun 2025
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a day of exploring Taiwanese culture through traditional games, arts and crafts, and performances!
In-person

Yoga in the Bamboo Garden

21 Jun 2025
10 - 11 a.m.
Every Saturday, join invigorating workshop-style yoga classes overlooking Asia Society Texas' serene bamboo garden.
In-person

2025 Young Leaders Institute: South Korea's Global Impact

23 Jun 2025
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
In this week-long session, high school students will examine impacts of South Korea's technology, soft power, and politics.
In-person

2025 Culture Camp: Legends and Lore: A Puppetry Mini Camp

30 Jun 2025
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
In this three-day summer camp, discover the magic of theater through diverse puppetry traditions and create your own puppets.
In-person

2025 Culture Camp: Manga POP!

07 Jul 2025
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
In this week-long summer camp, create comics inspired by Japanese manga, bringing your stories to life on paper and the web.
In-person

2025 Young Leaders Institute: Issues in International Security

14 Jul 2025
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
In this week-long session, high school students will explore challenges and solutions for security and human rights.
In-person

2025 Culture Camp: Tech and Tales: Stop-Motion and STEM

21 Jul 2025
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
In this week-long summer camp, use STEM concepts to create stop-motion animation stories inspired by Asian art and culture.
In-person

2025 Young Leaders Institute: The Future of Energy

28 Jul 2025
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
In this week-long session, high school students will investigate energy trends, climate policies, and links to development.

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