Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston

Name: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Address: Houston, United States
Telephone: +1 713-315-2400

#61 among attractions in Houston

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Entertainment

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Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston

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The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is a theater in Houston, Texas, United States. Opened to the public in 2002, the theater is located downtown on the edge of the Houston Theater District. Hobby Center features 60-foot-high glass walls with views of Houston's skyscrapers, Tranquility Park and Houston City Hall. The Hobby Center is named for former Texas lieutenant governor and Houston businessman, William P. Hobby, Jr. whose family foundation donated the naming gift for the center. The center replaced the former Houston Music Hall and Sam Houston Coliseum. ()

Opened: 2002 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 29°45'42"N, 95°22'11"W

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Inner Loop (Downtown Houston)Houston United States

Contact

+1 713-315-2400

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Hobby Center for the Performing Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Aquarium, Warehouse Live, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Minute Maid Park.

~1090 ftNE
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~1070 ftSW
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Park, Fountain
Tranquility Park, Houston
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City hall
Houston City Hall, Houston
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hobby Center for the Performing Arts open?

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hobby Center for the Performing Arts?

Nearby attractions include Theatre Under The Stars, Houston (1 min walk), Sam Houston Park, Houston (3 min walk), Tranquility Park, Houston (3 min walk), Houston City Hall, Houston (4 min walk).

How to get to Hobby Center for the Performing Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hobby Center for the Performing Arts:

Light rail

Theater District • Lines: Green, Purple (5 min walk)
Central Station Main • Lines: Red (11 min walk)

Train

Houston (11 min walk)

Bus

Downtown Transit Center (21 min walk)
FlixBus Houston • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2240, 2271 (21 min walk)