Architecture Walks begin at 6 p.m. in June, July, August and September.
The Rice University campus is one of the most beautiful places in Houston thanks to the Mediterranean-influenced designs of Boston architects Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson, who were responsible for the university's earliest buildings. Our 90-minute, docent-guided walking tour circles the campus, exploring the history of the university itself, the story and murder of its founder and the development of Rice's signature architectural style.
Highlights of the tour include Lovett Hall, the centerpiece of Cram & Ferguson's original plan; modern additions such as the Brochstein Pavilion, which has helped bring new life to a formerly neglected part of campus; and fascinating structures like John Outram's Duncan Hall, a Postmodern building whose walls have stories to tell.
This is an exterior architecture tour only. The tour will not go inside any buildings. There are no public restrooms along the tour route.
Note that Rice University charges $13 for visitor parking.
Things to remember
This is an exterior architecture tour. It doesn't go inside any buildings.
There are no public restrooms along the tour route.
About the tour
Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and walk-up registrations cannot be accommodated. Tour tickets are nonrefundable.
Registrants will receive parking and check-in information by e-mail in advance of the tour.
In the event of inclement weather that prevents the tour from being offered as planned, registrants will be notified as early as possible with options to attend a rescheduled tour or transfer their reservation to another Preservation Houston tour.
Do you have an Architecture Walks pass?
If you are a Preservation Houston member and have received a free Architecture Walks pass, you may redeem it for admission to this tour. E-mail tours@preservationhouston.org and we’ll be happy to assist.
Passes are redeemable subject to ticket availability.