When is Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern open?
Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 10 AM–5 PM.
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MuseumOld Sixth Ward
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
- 4.71.3k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 5 pm
A haunting, cathedral-like subterranean space beneath Buffalo Bayou, where rows of concrete columns and reflective water create an otherworldly atmosphere. Specialties include striking art installations and guided tours that highlight the cistern's history and engineering — bring a camera and expect quiet, immersive photo opportunities and contemplative echoes. It's a must-visit for architecture and photography enthusiasts seeking a unique, peaceful experience away from the park's surface bustle.
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When is the best time to visit Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern?
105-B Sabine St,Houston, TX 77007.
Right now · 1:30 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.
In its favour
- Cool inside
- Open till 5 pm
- Indoors
82°
Clear
- Feels
- 89°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 2pm
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- 4pm81°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Where and how
- 1 Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
- 2 Gaspachos (Food Truck) · 1 min
- 3 Henderson & Kane · 9 min
- 4 Catalina Coffee · 13 min
- 5 Downtown Aquarium · 14 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 1.3k reviews
Known for
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Relaxation
- Art installations
- Historic landmarks
The feel
- Historic
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
- Couples
Around Old Sixth Ward
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Gaspachos (Food Truck)Mexican · 1 min walk
Good nowHenderson & KaneBarbecue · 9 min walk
Catalina CoffeeCafé · 13 min walkDowntown AquariumTheme park · 14 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen until 3 pm. Water all day.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenUntil 3 pm
WaterThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.