Houston Museum of Culture (HMOC)
Location: Phase 2: Undetermined, International District and Greater Sharpstown District, vicinity of Hwy 59 and Beltway 8; Near major Points of Interest
Progress: Concept complete
Next Step: Board development
Connections: International Management District, Greater Sharpstown Management District, International Trade Center
Topics: civilizations, cultures, social sciences, history, languages, religions, cultural arts, architecture, literature, education, geography, environment, food traditions, health, industries, occupations, social life, media, technology, law, public policy, conflict, economy, migration
Activities: permanent and touring exhibits, touring exhibit launches, performances, films, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, arts market, food, festivals, hands-on and interactive activities, conferences, classes, media production, youth programs, resources, visitor services
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Houston Museum of Music History (HMMH)
Location: Phase 1: Jensen at Navigation in Historic East End; Near major Visitor Attractions
Progress: Concept complete and Board established
Next Step: Construction
Connections: Greater East End Management District, Super Neighborhood 64 & 88, East End Chamber of Commerce, POH, Harrisburg Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 23, Eastwood Civic Association, Carol Alvarado (Texas House of Representatives, District 145), Sylvia Garcia (Texas State Senate, District 6), more
Topics: regional music history, music traditions, popular culture, counter culture, occupations and social life, topical trends, stories, technology, Houston regional growth and immigration
Activities: exhibits, live music demonstrations, preservation, public history archives
Early Use: planned Houston Museum of Culture exhibit center, Houston East End Museum
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Houston Center for Urban and Street Arts (HCUSA)
Location: Kingspoint Road, Almeda Mall vicinity off of I-45;
On route to major Visitor Attractions
Progress: Shared vision forming
Next Step: Outreach
Connections: Houston ISD, Rainbow Valley Civic Club, Hobby Area Management District, University of Houston College of Architecture, others TBD
Topics: arts (modern, visionary, urban, street, mural, graffiti, folk), custom cars and bikes, sculpture, visual anthropology, urban design
Activities: community and creative arts demonstrations, unique exhibits, permanent and temporary displays, live music, performances, festivals, youth activities, student internships, community resources, classes, independent art market, gardening, produce market
Early Use: possible festival and farmers / crafts market site, youth programs, outdoor performance space, Houston Wildflower Seed Farm (starter location)
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Houston Museum of Oceanography and Maritime Archaeology (HMOMA)
Location: Undetermined, Clear Lake / Kemah / Seabrook area; Near major Visitor Attractions
Progress: Concept developing
Next Step: Build connections
Connections: Kemah Boardwalk (Tilman Fertitta), Kemah City Council, Seabrook City Council, Houston-Galveston Area Council, UH-Clear Lake, Galveston Bay Foundation, others TBD
Topics: coastal history and geography, regional marine archaeology, indigenous cultures, trade, exploration, recreation, ocean sciences, environmental science, ecology, climate change, ocean acidification, marine biology, meteorology, hydrology, tides, sea level, hurricanes, wetlands, coastal forests
Activities: exhibits, hands-on activities, youth programs, environmental education, scientific and meteorological data collection, archives, resources, lectures, visitor services, food, mini festivals, related arts markets
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