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ONO June 2026- Buffalo Bayou Cistern

VikingDiver

VikingDiver

President
Staff member
DAM CHUMmer
First Name
Ken
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I am going to The Cistern on June 27th for the 12:00-12:30 tour and hope some will join me. Post event debauchery TBD once I find a suitable establishment! The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is a former drinking water reservoir built in 1926 for the City of Houston. BBP restored and repurposed the 87,500-square-foot Cistern into a magnificent public space for tours, performances, and art installations.


There are two different tours, one standard and one called Undercurrents that is some art/ light show and is a limited event. I’ve tried to see what online people were saying about going to one or the other and there was only a few comments that said go to both if you have the time/ money/ interest.
(see link) https://buffalobayou.org/location/the-cistern/#general-information

Book online ahead to secure your spot!​

Rates​

  • Individual (Ages 9+): $15
  • Seniors, Military, Students and Youth: $12
  • Free First Thursdays generously sponsored by KBR

Duration​

30 minutes

About​

Learn about the architecture of this unique space and the history of Houston’s water system.

Parking
Please plan on arriving 30-minutes before the tour to allow time for parking and check-in at the Cistern entrance located at 105-B Sabine St. Houston, TX 77007.

Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Overfill parking is available in City Lot H, located at 1643 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007, just to the east of Fonde Recreation Center.



My suggestion (if interested) is to book the light show the 11:00 or 11:15 if interested and then join for the 12:00 regular tour, but I recommend you buy tickets online early! Please RSVP if you plan on attending

1) VikingDiver
2) WaterMonkey
3) ReefHound
4) LakeDiver
5) SushiBoy
6) McLOT
 
Heidi Ho

Heidi Ho

CHUM Fan
First Name
Holly
I've been twice so will pass on this excursion but please post where the debauchery will occur as I may join in for that.

If you haven't been to the Cistern, it's pretty cool.
 
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McLOT

McLOT

Administrator
Staff member
First Name
Scott
It's a long time since I've done this so I'm in.
I think I'll skip the early art installation but am now booked for the 12-noon tour and late lunch. :)
 
deep bubbles

deep bubbles

Tiger Shark
DAM CHUMmer
First Name
Laura
I love the cistern! I went for the holiday choir and the Gregorian chants with the light show were stunning. I will see about my work schedule for that weekend.
 
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