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Asia Society Texas Center

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Asia Society Texas Center

Asia Society Texas CenterAsia Society Texas Center

Why go

  • Modern architecture by Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi, combining stone, wood and glass.
  • Jura Limestone walls form the main material of the exterior and interior.
  • Discussions with leaders and experts on issues affecting Asia and the wider world.

Opening hours

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TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday12:00 – 19:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Grand Hall wall panelingIf the Grand Hall is accessible during your visit, look for wall paneling supplied by a single cherry tree over 100 years old.Grand Hall

Know before you go

  • Wednesday, Friday–Sunday: 10:00–17:00.
  • Thursday: 12:00–19:00.

What's inside

  • Performing arts theater
  • Gallery
  • Education center
  • Educational programs for students and teachers

With kids

  • Family Days feature Asian culture demonstrations, exhibits, performances, storytelling and crafts.
  • Art activities and exhibition tours are available; check the program schedule for what coincides with your visit.

Tips for your visit

  • Check which scheduled programs coincide with your visit.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 40,000 square

    The building has two stories and a basement, with 40,000 square feet of space.

    Texas Asia Society - Wikipedia
  2. 150 million

    The limestone used in the walls formed during the Jurassic period, which ended 150 million years ago.

    Texas Asia Society - Wikipedia

  3. Basaltina stone quarried north of Rome covers the ground-level floor.

    Texas Asia Society - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

The Texas center is one of Asia Society’s twelve centers. It hosts public programs and exhibitions about Asia.

  1. FoundingBarbara Bush and former Ambassador Roy M. Huffington established the society.
  2. A permanent homeThe board voted to build a permanent home for its programs and activities.
  3. 2003The Texas Asia Society purchased its 2.3-acre building site.
  4. 2011–2012The building was completed in fall 2011 and opened to the public on April 14, 2012.

How to get there

  • On foot1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, Texas.

Sources: Texas Asia Society - Wikipedia · Asia Society Texas Center: how it describes its… · checked 3 Oct 2026

Where
1370 Southmore Blvd, TX, Houston Texas

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Questions and answers

Who founded Asia Society?

First Lady Barbara Bush and former Ambassador Roy M. Huffington established the society.

When did the Asia Society Texas Center open?

It opened to the public on April 14, 2012.

What do educator workshops at Asia Society Texas Center involve?

Each workshop pairs a two-hour session with a performing or visual arts experience.

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