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Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

Historical place museum · Neartown ·

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A 1926 underground reservoir reborn for tours, art, and sound meditations. Lauded by Texas Highways and the Houston Chronicle, it runs Wednesday–Sunday with free First Thursdays; the echoing columns are unforgettable.

https://www.buffalobayou.org/tours/

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1926 underground reservoir with art installations & tours

tours

art installations

sound baths

echoes

history tours

unique experience

light show

architectural wonder

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

105-B Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 Get directions

Restroom

Free street parking

Paid street parking

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Information

1926 underground reservoir with art installations & tours

tours

art installations

sound baths

echoes

history tours

unique experience

light show

architectural wonder

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

105-B Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 Get directions

Restroom

Free street parking

Paid street parking

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by null

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by Nash Baker / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by Katya Horner / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by Nash Baker / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by atcbrayne (Atlas Obscura User)

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by williamlthomson (Atlas Obscura User)

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by Katya Horner / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by Katya Horner / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by John Lindy / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)

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