Houston Center for Photography, Houston

Name: Houston Center for Photography
Address: 1441 W Alabama St, Houston, 77006-4103, United States
Telephone: +1 713-529-4755

#213 among attractions in Houston

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Facts and practical information

Houston Center for Photography (address: 1441 W Alabama St) is a place located in Houston (Texas state) and belongs to the category of museum, art gallery, non-profit.

It is situated at an altitude of 49 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 29°44'19"N latitude and 95°23'50"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Houston Center for Photography is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Wheeler (light rail, 24 min walk), Wheeler Station Transit Center (bus, 24 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Menil Collection (museum, 2 min walk), Rothko Chapel (church, 3 min walk), WASH - Watercolor Art Society Houston (museum, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 29°44'19"N, 95°23'50"W

Address

1441 W Alabama StInner Loop (Neartown - Montrose)Houston 77006-4103 United States

Contact

+1 713-529-4755

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Day trips

Houston Center for Photography – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts, Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel, Eagle Houston.

1 miSE
Complex with a renowned art collection
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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~320 ftW
Vast assembly of private art and artifacts
Menil Collection, Houston
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~480 ftSE
Church, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
Rothko Chapel, Houston
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0.8 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Eagle Houston, Houston
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0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Houston
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~990 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, Houston
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0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Garden
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0.7 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Montrose Mining Company, Houston
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0.9 miNE
Music venue
Anderson Fair, Houston
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1 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Houston
26 min walk • St. Paul's United Methodist Church is a congregation of the United Methodist Church, founded in 1906 and located in Houston, Texas, in the city's Museum District. St. Paul's is known for its traditional style of worship as embodied by its renowned choir.
~1300 ftE
Church, Education
Chapel of St. Basil, Houston
7 min walk • The Chapel of St. Basil is a chapel on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX, designed by Philip Johnson in 1997.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Houston Center for Photography open?

Houston Center for Photography is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 9 pm
Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Houston Center for Photography?

Nearby attractions include Menil Collection, Houston (2 min walk), Rothko Chapel, Houston (3 min walk), WASH - Watercolor Art Society Houston, Houston (4 min walk), Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, Houston (5 min walk).

How to get to Houston Center for Photography by public transport?

The nearest stations to Houston Center for Photography:

Light rail

Wheeler • Lines: Red (24 min walk)
Ensemble/HCC • Lines: Red (28 min walk)

Bus

Wheeler Station Transit Center (24 min walk)