Welcome to the Museum of Houston - the website that provides access to a wealth of information on the growth and development of the Bayou City. Unlock Houston's rich past through historic letters, photographs, documents, maps, and video and audio presentations. Online exhibits, guided narratives, indexes and searchable databases allow individualized searches using many resources never before available to the public.
"Tall, Taller, Tallest" exhibit preview
The Museum of Houston’s first exhibit, “Tall, Taller, Tallest,” will examine the rise of Houston skyscrapers. Click on "Watch the trailer" above to preview the exhibit. At the end of the trailer, you will have the opportunity to share your stories about our city's distinctive skyline and submit your e-mail address to receive notification when the exhibit goes live online.
Explore our diverse selection of virtual materials representing the collections from Houston's major cultural and educational institutions.
A partnership project of the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance with Rice University and Houston's leading educational institutions and cultural organizations. Major funding provided by Houston Endowment Inc. Additional support provided by The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation and JPMorganChase.
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