Rice University
A beautiful campus in the Mediterranean Revival style, where James Turrell's Skyspace puts on a free light show at sunset.
Founded in 1912, this private university is known for its campus of red-brick arcades in Byzantine and Mediterranean Revival styles and its oak-lined walkways. It borders Hermann Park and the Museum District. A must-see is James Turrell's Skyspace installation, 'Twilight Epiphany,' where the roof opening and shifting colored lights interact at sunrise and sunset. It is free but requires a reservation on the official website. The campus is open for self-guided visits, and parking is easier on weekends.
Opening hours
Campus open all day; Sky Space sunrise and sunset sessions Wed–Mon (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Houston Zoo
- Hermann Park
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
- Children's Museum Houston
- Holocaust Museum Houston
- The Menil Collection
- Rothko Chapel