UNDER the leadership of Mayor Sylvester Turner, the core of Houston's government is located in Downtown Civic Center.  City Hall moved from Market Square to their new location in 1939. A reflection pool in Hermann Square faces the entrance to City Hall and is home to many events and festivals. Houston Public Library's Central Library is located next door which includes the historic Julia Ideson wing, home to the well-known Texas Room. You will also find Houston’s only outdoor museum, curated by the Heritage Society, which includes nine historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905.

Art Blocks

WindowWorks

WindowWorks transforms vacant and inactive storefronts along Main Street through bold, vibrant designs. In partnership with UP Art Studio, the program features the work of 20 Texas-based visual artists including photographers, graphic designers and muralists. ...
Tours

Discover Houston Tours

Public and private escorted city tours of Houston including numerous Downtown sights. Other tours include walking pub crawl/ghost tours of Downtown and more. Tour guide Phil Stewart is the resident ...
Tours

Bayou City Bike Tours

Bayou City Bike Tours was founded by three proud Houstonians who are strong advocates for a more bike-friendly, healthy, and service-oriented Houston. Experience the central city on a leisurely 3-hour ride ...

WindowWorks

WindowWorks transforms vacant and inactive storefronts along Main Street through bold, vibrant designs. In partnership with UP Art Studio, the program features the work of 20 Texas-based visual artists including photographers, graphic designers and muralists. To plan a self-guided tour, check out our printable map or vist Houston Mural Map for an interactive map. 
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We Are Downtown

Looking Ahead

Midway through the Alley Theatre’s 75th anniversary season Artistic Director Rob Melrose has a keen appreciation for what it means to balance the past with the present, while looking to ...
Have the Happiest of Hours!

Underground Hall: Mon-Fri, 2-6 PM Finn Hall: Mon-Fri, 3-6PM Common Bond Brasserie & Bakery: Mon-Fri, 4-6PM El Big Bad: Mon-Fri, 4-7PM MKT Bar: Mon-Fri, 4-6PM Citadel BBQ: Wed-Thur, 3-6PM  
Four Reasons to Stay After 5

Why sit in five ‘o clock traffic when there is so much to experience in Downtown Houston? After you clock-out, clock-in to Downtown happenings and discover why staying after 5:00pm ...
Downtown Strikes Back!

Since stopping the world in its tracks two years ago, the pandemic continued to rear its ugly head throughout 2021 with the omicron variant causing on-again, off-again uncertainty for everyone, ...
Four Reasons to Stay After 5
4 Stops for Superbowl Sunday

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Downtown Goes MAD
Making an Impact

By now, virtually everyone knows that Houston is the energy capital of the world. But the Bayou City’s economic engine turns on much more than oil and gas. In fact, ...
Downtown Happy Hours
Sunshine & Sips ☀🍹

Looking to soak up some sunshine while you sip on seasonal summer cocktails? Grab your shorts and summer dresses and meet us Downtown to cheers all season long! *🐶 Pet-Friendly
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Upcoming Events

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Networking, Speaker Series
Tue March 28 2023

Reception, Presentation and Book Signing: Gov. Ann Richards

Heritage Society

Celebrate Women’s History Month and Texas History Month with a wine reception, presentation, and book signing about Texas Governor Ann Richards!   co-hosted by: Author Margaret Justus, Richards’ former press ...
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