Asia Society Texas
Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, Asia Society advances 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, programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of the community—trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.
Location
1370 Southmore Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77004
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Hours
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed 10a–5p
Thu 12p–7p
Fri–Sun 10a–5p
Admission
Free admission Thursdays 12p–7p
Explore Asia admission (includes access to the Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery):
Guests ages 13 and up $15
Guests ages 7–12 $9
Free for Asia Society members and guests ages 6 and under
Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery admission only:
Guests ages 7 and up $8
Free for Asia Society members and guests ages 6 and under
Seniors, students, military personnel, and guests with disabilities receive a 20% discount on on-site purchases of Explore Asia Admission and Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery Admission.
Campus size
Asia Society’s campus size is 40,000 square feet, spread over two stories and basement. It features the Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater, Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall, Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery, Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center, the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Green Garden, the Durga D. and Sushila Agrawal Reflective Water Garden Terrace, and North Gallery.
Paid parking
Available in Asia Society’s parking lot, located directly across Southmore Boulevard from the Center, accessible along Caroline and Austin Streets.
Cost $7 ($10 festival rates)
Street parking
Metered street parking available on Caroline, Southmore, and Austin.
Accessibility
For guests with limited mobility: A wheelchair is available at Guest Services at no cost, on a first-come, first-served basis. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available for all programs and events, and accessible parking spots are located in the lot near the intersection of Southmore Boulevard and Austin Street.
For guests with low or limited vision: Text captions for exhibitions currently on view are available in large-font format and may be requested at Guest Services. Assistive Listening Devices and ASL interpretation are available for most programs and events, upon request with advance notice.
Service animals: Service animals that are trained to work or perform tasks for guests with disabilities are welcome. Service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered; if these devices are not in use, the guest must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other controls.
Prayer spaces: Designated prayer spaces are available during programs and events. Please inquire about prayer spaces at Guest Services.
Dining
Retail
Private event/tours
Designed by world-renowned Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi, Asia Society’s building embodies both Western and Japanese design, resulting in understated elegance and serenity.
For more information, please contact (713) 496 9906 or https://www.asiasocietytexasrentals.org/.