schedule
Friday, July 21, 2023
12:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday, July 22, 2023
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 23, 2023
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Celebrate the grand opening of our new permanent exhibition explore asia! Highlighting six unique experiences in five Asian countries, explore asia is the only interactive learning exhibit dedicated to Asia in Texas.
Enjoy free admission and be among the first to take part in immersive journeys in China, India, Japan, Korea and Vietnam! Travel through time on a virtual bullet train, learn about delicious food and food (and where to find them in Houston), hit our stage with a drum show, and more.
Our three-day grand opening kicks off each day with a lively lion dance and offers entertainment for all ages, food and activities to celebrate the exhibit. Gain a deeper understanding of key countries and their arts, culture and traditions through hands-on activities and demonstrations, and enjoy story time and locally-owned food trucks as part of the fun!
Admission to the grand opening is free; registration (online or onsite) required. Timed tickets are offered for two hours each day.Enter the interactive session Shows all over Asia The drumming experience is separate from general admission; tickets are limited and $6 per guest.
Register now and buy tickets
opening weekend events
Friday, July 21, 2023
The Asia Society Texas building is closed to the public until 12 noon
| 12:30pm–6:30pm | free timed entry to the building and explore asia exhibition | indoors |
| 12 o’clock noon | food truck open | Outdoor activities |
| 12:30 noon | lion dance | Outdoor activities |
| 1pm to 6pm | Pay Timed Entry Shows all over Asia Drumming experience ($6 per person) | indoor (theater) |
Saturday, July 22, 2023
| 10 am – 4:30 pm | free timed entry to the building and explore asia exhibition | indoors |
| 10 o’clock in the morning | food truck open | Outdoor activities |
| 10:30 am | lion dance | Outdoor activities |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Pay Timed Entry Shows all over Asia Drumming experience ($6 per person) | indoor (theater) |
| in progress | Arts, crafts and games from community partners | indoor (upstairs) |
Sunday, July 23, 2023
| 10 am – 4:30 pm | free timed entry to the building and explore asia exhibition | indoors |
| 10 o’clock in the morning | food truck open | Outdoor activities |
| 10:30 am | lion dance | Outdoor activities |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Pay Timed Entry Shows all over Asia Drumming experience ($6 per person) | indoor (theater) |
information of the day
health and safety
The Asia Society Texas Center will be closed to the public on Friday, July 21 until the grand opening at 12 noon
Parking and Directions
Paid parking is available in the Asia Society Texas parking lot across Southmore Boulevard from the building. Entrance is on Caroline Street and Austin Street. Bike racks are provided free of charge in our parking lot.
Off street parking is also available. The center is a 5-minute walk from the Museumsquartier Underground Station.
about explore asia
Highlighting six unique experiences in five Asian countries, explore asia is the only interactive learning exhibit dedicated to Asia in Texas. Based on years of research and consultation with numerous academics and community partners, the educational exhibit aims to spark curiosity and highlight the interconnectedness between the people of Asia, Houston and the United States, based at the Texas Asia Society Believe in the Arts The power of education, dialogue, and ideas can remove prejudice and build a more inclusive society.
Foundation contributions to the Asia Society Texas Education Program come from the E. Rudge and Nancy Allen families, the Anne and Albert Chao, Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundations, and the Durga D. and Sushila Agrawal families. Major support provided by Chinhui Juhn and Edward R. Allen III, First National Bank of America, Brown Foundation, Cullen Foundation, Elkins Foundation, Fondren Foundation, Freeman Foundation, HEB, Hugesen Polymers Inc., the Carl & Marilyn Thoma Foundation, the Wu and Chua families, and Dr. Asha Villani and Dr. Farid Villani.
Free admission explore asia The grand opening weekend was brokered by the Lin and Young George families.
About the Asia Society of Texas
Asia Society Texas believes in the power and beauty of different perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we foster cultural exchange by celebrating Asia’s vibrant diversity, inspiring empathy and promoting a better understanding of our interconnected world. Our programs span the arts, business, culture, education, and policy, and are rooted in the education and cultural development of our communities—a belief in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to remove prejudice and build a more inclusive society.
