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Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

Historical place museum · Neartown ·

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

Historical place museum · Neartown ·
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A 1926 underground reservoir turned art space with haunting acoustics and guided tours; a frequent pick of respected local guides and travel editors for its history‑meets‑design wow factor.

https://buffalobayou.org/tours/
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1926 underground reservoir features art installations and sound

cistern tour
art installations
sound bath
historical facts
unique experience
guided tours
architectural design
echoes
Google Rating
4.7 (1.3K)
Yelp Rating
4.5
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105-B Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 Get directions

Restroom
Free street parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by John Lindy / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)
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 Nash Baker / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by Nash Baker / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)
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Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by Katya Horner / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)
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Information

1926 underground reservoir features art installations and sound

cistern tour
art installations
sound bath
historical facts
unique experience
guided tours
architectural design
echoes
Google Rating
4.7 (1.3K)
Yelp Rating
4.5
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in

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

Restroom
Free street parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by null
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by atcbrayne (Atlas Obscura User)
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by John Lindy / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)
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 Nash Baker / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by Nash Baker / Buffalo Bayou Partnership (Used with Permission)
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 null
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by null
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by null
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by null
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern by null
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