📜 Historic underground water reservoir built in 1926, repurposed public space.
🔍 Features 221 columns, a shallow water layer, unique architecture, a 17-second echo, and art installations.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a vast subterranean concrete cistern and unique architectural marvel
👂 Experience a remarkable 17-second echo and extraordinary acoustics
🎨 See rotating light and sound art installations
🚶 Self-guided or history tours available, including Spanish, and discover a tranquil, dimly lit subterranean space

Why Avoid

🚫 Not suitable for children under 9 years old
⚠️ Not recommended for claustrophobia, fear of heights, or significant mobility issues
🤫 Loud noises prohibited due to echo
🔦 Dim, enclosed underground space may be challenging for some

Tips

🗓️ Check official website for current hours, tour options, and ticketing.
♿ Wheelchair accessible, stationary/seated tours available upon request.
👟 Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes
⏰ Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in

Cost

💰 Tours from $13-$15, discounts for military, youth (9-17), students, seniors. Free First Thursdays.

Hours

🕒 Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm. Closed Jan 19 – Feb 28 for maintenance.

Rules

🚫 No food, drinks, gum, smoking, animals, strollers, running, or excessive noise. No large bags. No tripods/stands except on photography tours.

🅿️ Parking Paid parking available at Water Works (105-B Sabine St), City of Houston Lot H, and Allen Parkway. Limited spaces at Water Works. Allen Parkway parking is $1/3hr, 3hr max.