📝 My Story

Before boarding the cruise, we had time to explore a few of Houston’s art and architecture gems — and Cloud Column was a must-see! Nicknamed Houston’s “bean” (it’s the sister of Chicago’s Cloud Gate), this massive stainless-steel sculpture was the perfect spot for fun reflection selfies, urban shots, and a little artistic sightseeing before we hit the ocean.

🌎 Location

• 📍 Google Maps: Cloud Column

📌 Quick Info

• 🏙️ City: Houston, Texas

• 🅿️ Parking: Nearby street or garage parking

• 🚻 Bathrooms: Available inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

• 🧭 Travel Tip: Visit in the early morning or evening for fewer people and cooler temps

• 📸 Photographer’s Note: Look for cool reflection shots — the city skyline, clouds, and visitors all make for creative compositions

• 🛐 Etiquette: Be mindful of other visitors waiting for photos

• 🕰️ Best Time to Explore: Golden hour or early morning

• ♿ Accessibility: Fully accessible plaza and walkways

💡 Pro Tip

Bring a microfiber cloth to wipe smudges off the sculpture — it’s super reflective, and fingerprints show up easily in photos.

📸 Photography Tip

Use a wide-angle or ultrawide lens to capture the full sculpture, and experiment with symmetry and reflections for artistic shots. Night shots with surrounding lights can also be stunning!