Asia Society Texas Center is available for a wide variety of private and corporate events such as weddings, parties, corporate seminars, and more. Fundraising and political events are not permitted, nor are events that conflict with the mission and focus of Asia Society Texas or may disrupt the primary use of the Center as a public cultural and educational institution.
Planning an event at Asia Society Texas Center is an easy process! Please submit a request online.
Events can be scheduled between 7 a.m – 10 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Events in public spaces during Asia Society’s operating hours must not interfere with the normal flow and operation of the facility. Special events requiring closed access such as weddings cannot take place until after the building is closed to the public at 6 p.m.
You will have three hours immediately prior to your event for setup and two hours after your event for teardown.
Once the event has been approved, a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the rental fee plus a $500.00 refundable security fee are required to secure a date at Asia Society Texas Center.
Catering may be arranged through a curated list of licensed caterers that are trained in our polices and procedures.
Yes. Alcoholic beverages must be provided by corporations licensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and managed by an Asia Society-approved caterer. The approved caterer will make all beverage arrangements on the licensee's behalf. All TABC laws must be followed while on the premises.
Liability insurance is required for all events.
Please contact the Facility Rental team for detailed information about pricing. Rental prices include the facility usage, security, maintenance fees, and complimentary parking.
The attendance capacities depend on both the type of event and the room set-up. For example, the addition of a dance floor will decrease the capacity for a seated reception. However, flexible space utilization configurations can be considered. We highly recommend touring Asia Society Texas Center to determine your needs.
Yes. Please complete our Contact form and a member of our Facility Rental teams will be in touch.
You can learn more about Asia Society Texas at AsiaSociety.org/Texas. Additional photos and a virtual tour of the building can be found on the Space Rental and About the Building pages.
Asia Society Texas Center’s parking lot is located across Southmore Boulevard from the building. Entry gates are located on Caroline and Austin Streets. Access to the parking lot is included in the rental fee. Contract valet services are available
Decorations may be installed by an insured decorator. Additional coordinator with Asia Society Texas' Facility Rentals team must be in place to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
Restrictions include no open flames, fireworks, sparklers, fog machines, berries in decorations, or bubbles on-site. The tossing of birdseed, rice, streamers, or confetti is not permitted. We allow flower petals (pink, peach, yellow, and white) to be thrown outdoors as the wedding couple depart the building. Dance floors and stages must be installed by Asia Society Texas.
Smoking is not permitted inside of Asia Society Texas Center, but is allowed in designated areas outside the building.
If artwork is on display, guests attending events at Asia Society during the facility’s regularly scheduled hours of operation may enjoy complimentary gallery admission to the Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery. If requested outside of regularly scheduled hours of operation, additional fees may apply.
Yes! Additional fees may apply. Approval of extra time is subject to the availability of Asia Society Texas' staff and contract services.
Booked events at Asia Society Texas Center are welcome to use our location for engagement photos and bridal portraits at no additional charge. Sessions should be scheduled with the Facility Rentals team.
If a photo session is not connected with a signed facility rental function, a day-use agreement and payment are required. Please contact our Facility Rentals team for additional information.
Children attending events at Asia Society Texas Center must be supervised at all times by their parents or guardians or a babysitting service. All events for youth under the age of 18 must be chaperoned by one adult per every 12 minors. Events taking place without proper supervision, as determined by Asia Society Texas, may result in termination of the event and retention of the security deposit.
Asia Society Texas abides by the Houston Sound Ordinance, which states in relation to disruptive noise, "Sound cannot exceed 65 decibels during the day and 58 decibels during the night in residential areas. Permits can allow businesses to have sound up to 75 decibels until 10 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and 11 p.m. on Fridays through Saturdays."
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