Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston

Name: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Address: 4848 Main St, Houston, 77002, United States
Telephone: +1 713-529-4848

#175 among attractions in Houston

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Facts and practical information

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (address: 4848 Main St) is a place located in Houston (Texas state) and belongs to the category of museum, art gallery, shopping.

It is situated at an altitude of 49 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 29°43'50"N latitude and 95°23'10"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Wheeler (light rail, 6 min walk), Wheeler Station Transit Center (bus, 7 min walk), M. D. Anderson Station (train, 19 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Lawndale Art Center (museum, 2 min walk), Czech Center Museum Houston (specialty museum, 4 min walk), John C. Freeman Weather Museum (museum, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 29°43'50"N, 95°23'10"W

Address

4848 Main StSouth Central Houston (The Museum District)Houston 77002 United States

Contact

+1 713-529-4848

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Day trips

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Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts, John C. Freeman Weather Museum, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Rothko Chapel.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Houston Center for Contemporary Craft open?

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Houston Center for Contemporary Craft?

Nearby attractions include Lawndale Art Center, Houston (2 min walk), Czech Center Museum Houston, Houston (4 min walk), John C. Freeman Weather Museum, Houston (6 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Houston (8 min walk).

How to get to Houston Center for Contemporary Craft by public transport?

The nearest stations to Houston Center for Contemporary Craft:

Light rail

Wheeler • Lines: Red (6 min walk)
Museum District • Lines: Red (12 min walk)

Bus

Wheeler Station Transit Center (7 min walk)

Train

M. D. Anderson Station (19 min walk)
Kinder Station (25 min walk)