Houston: Winter Light Installation - Cistern Illuminated
ID: GYG855873-1351483
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Country: United States
Duration:
30 min.
Description
Experience an otherworldly combination of light and sound at the third annual light installation in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern this holiday season.
Brighten up your winter with, Cistern Illuminated, an immersive light and sound installation in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
This annual tradition transforms the underground decommissioned drinking water reservoir into a breathtaking spectacle, showcasing the Cistern’s repeating columns and their uncanny reflections on the surface of the water below. A unique and original soundscape follows the moving lights around the cavernous Cistern.
Cistern Illuminated is designed by Houston artist and engineer Kelly O’Brien of Fenris.
Highlights
- Enjoy an expert-led tour of the iconic underground Buffalo Bayou Cistern
- Experience a subterranean architectural wonderland in the middle of Houston
- Admire the imposing architecture which is the size of 1.5 football fields
- Get inspired by the one of a kind underground space, amplifying its 221 columns
- Illuminate your winter with Cistern Illuminated, a winter lighting experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place underground
Please check in at the Visitors Center next to the Buffalo Bayou Partnership Cistern.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
