Hines College of Architecture, Houston

Name: Hines College of Architecture
Address: Houston, United States

#116 among attractions in Houston

Museum, Art gallery

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The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture was founded in 1956 and is one of twelve academic colleges of the University of Houston. It offers both undergraduate and graduate level degree programs. In March 1997, Gerald D. Hines donated $7 million to the College of Architecture and the school responded by renaming the architecture school after him. The gift was the largest ever received by the architecture school and among the 10 largest gifts received by the University of Houston. ()

Established: 1956 (68 years ago)Coordinates: 29°43'28"N, 95°20'28"W

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South Central Houston (Greater Third Ward)Houston United States

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Hines College of Architecture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blaffer Art Museum, TDECU Stadium, The Orange Show, Moody Towers.

~450 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Blaffer Art Museum, Houston
3 min walk • The Blaffer Art Museum, nestled within the vibrant cultural landscape of Houston, Texas, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to contemporary visual arts. As a part of the University of Houston, this museum offers a dynamic space that bridges the gap between...
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TDECU Stadium, Houston
14 min walk • TDECU Stadium stands as a modern testament to the city of Houston's commitment to sports and community engagement. Opened in 2014, this contemporary sports venue is the home ground of the University of Houston Cougars football team.
1.1 miSE
Monuments and statues, Specialty museum, Museum
The Orange Show, Houston
29 min walk • Jeff McKissack, a mail carrier in Houston, Texas, transformed a small suburban lot near his wood-frame house into The Orange Show in honor of his favorite fruit.
0.5 miS
Tower
Moody Towers, Houston
13 min walk • Moody Towers are twin 18-story high-rise residence halls located in the Wheeler District on the campus of the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, United States.
~920 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, Houston
5 min walk • The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts is a collaborative force based at the University of Houston.
~1670 ftSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Cullen Performance Hall, Houston
9 min walk • Cullen Performance Hall is a concert hall located on the campus of the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. The hall, comprising the eastern half of the E. Cullen Building, was named in honor of Ezekiel W. Cullen, a former congressman for the Republic of Texas.
~1270 ftS
Library
M.D. Anderson Library, Houston
7 min walk • The University of Houston Libraries serves University of Houston students, faculty, staff and the scholarly community. The MD Anderson Library is the general collection library of the University of Houston. The UH Libraries includes three additional locations, all on the UH campus. Two other libraries, the Conrad N.
1 miS
Park
MacGregor Park, Houston
26 min walk • McGregor Park-Neagle Field is a park and baseball venue in the Third Ward, Houston, TX and the home field of the Texas Southern Tigers baseball team. The Tigers are a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
~260 ftW
Library
William R. Jenkins Architecture & Art Library, Houston
2 min walk • The William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design, and Art Library is one of multiple locations serving the University of Houston Libraries system. It is housed within the University of Houston’s Hines College of Architecture located in the northern part of campus, and is along the western wall of the 1st floor in room 106.
1.1 miSE
29°43'0"N • 95°19'29"W
Smither Park, Houston
29 min walk • Park
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Third Ward, Houston
31 min walk • Third Ward is an area of Houston, Texas, United States, that evolved from one of the six historic wards of the same name. It is located in the southeast Houston management district.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hines College of Architecture?

Nearby attractions include William R. Jenkins Architecture & Art Library, Houston (2 min walk), Blaffer Art Museum, Houston (3 min walk), Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, Houston (5 min walk), M.D. Anderson Library, Houston (7 min walk).

How to get to Hines College of Architecture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hines College of Architecture:

Light rail

UH South/University Oaks • Lines: Purple (15 min walk)
Elgin/Third Ward • Lines: Purple (16 min walk)