Undercurrents
Immersive installation by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer | Ages 9+ | 30 minutes
What to Expect
Step into a resonant landscape of voices and light with Undercurrents, a new interactive art installation by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer.
This immersive experience transforms the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern into an echoing chamber of sound, illumination, and memory, revealing how communication travels across time, space, and human relationships.
On view: April 24, 2026 – January 24, 2027
Times
- Wednesday - Friday: 10am, 10:15am, 10:30am, 10:45am, 11am, 11:15am, 1pm, 1:15pm, 1:30pm, 1:45pm, 2pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm, 2:45pm, 3pm, 3:15pm, 5pm
- Saturday - Sunday: 11am, 11:15am, 1pm, 1:15pm, 1:30pm, 1:45pm, 2pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm, 2:45pm, 3pm, 3:15pm, 5pm
If any dates do not appear in the calendar, those tours are sold out, or dates have not yet been released.
Tips for Visiting
Undercurrents is a highly interactive artwork that relies on visitor participation, inviting guests to record messages into intercoms spaced throughout the Cistern. When preparing for your visit, think about the types of messages you may want to record in advance. Here are a few suggestions:
- Share a recent dream
- Recite a few lines from your favorite poem
- Talk about a ritual you enjoy
- Share a favorite memory
Duration
30 minutes
Address
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
Pricing
| Individual | $15 |
| Person - Thursday | Free |
| Military | $12 |
| Students | $12 |
| Seniors | $12 |
| Youth | $12 |
| BBP Member 2024-2025 | $15 |
| 713 - Individual | $7.13 |
Cancellation Policy
Please note that all ticket purchases are final, non-refundable, and not eligible for return or exchange. No-shows are not eligible for refunds. Your purchase directly supports the ongoing work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership, and we greatly appreciate your contribution.
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