Please enter through the main gate off Washington Avenue.
Glenwood Cemetery is situated along Buffalo Bayou right outside of Downtown Houston. Established in 1871, Glenwood was laid out in the tradition of other “picturesque” rural cemetery parks of the 19th century. Glenwood’s expansive 88 acres are home to a beautiful assortment of trees, flowers, shrubbery, a variety of wildlife, and historic statuary.
The Glenwood office is located on the cemetery grounds and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on holidays.
Our operations have moved to the Center for Glenwood, now open.
Our cottage office is closed. Please visit us in the Center for Glenwood.
The Kane Street gate is closed. Please enter through the main gate off Washington Avenue.
From Interstate 10 Eastbound (traveling east toward downtown) Exit IH-10 at Studemont (Exit 767A). Turn right on Studemont and drive 0.5 miles to Washington Avenue. Turn left on Washington Avenue and drive 0.2 miles to the Glenwood front entrance.
From Interstate 10 Westbound (traveling west from downtown) Exit IH-10 at Taylor (Exit 767B). Turn left on Taylor and drive 1 mile (Taylor becomes Sawyer Street south of Crockett Street.) Turn right on Washington Avenue to the Glenwood front entrance.
From Memorial Drive (traveling inbound toward downtown) Exit Heights Boulevard (Heights North). Drive north on Heights Boulevard 0.4 miles to Washington Avenue. Turn right on Washington Avenue and drive east toward downtown 1 mile to the Glenwood front entrance.
From Allen Parkway (traveling inbound toward downtown) Exit Studemont/Montrose. Turn left on Montrose (becomes Studemont) and drive 0.5 miles to Washington Avenue. Turn right on Washington Avenue and drive 0.2 miles to the Glenwood front entrance.
The entrance to Glenwood Cemetery is on the south side of Washington Avenue between Studemont and Sawyer Street.
From Interstate 10 Eastbound (traveling east toward downtown) Exit IH-10 at Studemont (Exit 767A). Turn right on Studemont and drive 0.5 miles to Washington Avenue. Turn left on Washington Avenue and drive 0.3 miles to the Glenwood gates on the right.
From Interstate 10 Westbound (traveling west from downtown) Exit IH-10 at Taylor (Exit 767B). Turn left on Taylor and drive 0.6 miles to Washington Avenue. (Taylor becomes Sawyer Street south of Crockett Street.) Turn right on Washington Avenue and drive 0.2 miles to the Glenwood gates on the left.
From Memorial Drive (traveling inbound toward downtown) Exit Heights Boulevard (Heights North). Drive north on Heights Boulevard 0.4 miles to Washington Avenue. Turn right on Washington Avenue and drive east toward downtown 0.6 miles to the Glenwood gates on the right.
From Allen Parkway (traveling inbound toward downtown) Exit Studemont/Montrose. Turn left on Montrose (becomes Studemont) and drive 0.5 miles to Washington Avenue. Turn right on Washington Avenue and drive 0.3 miles to the Glenwood gates on the right.
Visitors are welcome at Glenwood anytime, but we encourage you to register for a guided walking tour to learn more about the cemetery’s history and the fascinating people who are buried here. Our public tours are led by knowledgeable docents from Preservation Houston, which has been leading visitors through Glenwood for more than 30 years. Tours include overviews of our notable interred as well as more in-depth looks at Glenwood women and our stunning art and architecture.
Walking tours are scheduled for Saturday mornings throughout the year. Tours last approximately two hours and involve about a mile of walking at a leisurely pace. Advance reservations are required and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We also offer private group walking tours through Preservation Houston — it’s truly never been easier to learn more about Glenwood as you enjoy a walk through one of the city’s most beautiful landscapes. Private tours are available for groups of 10 or more and must be scheduled at least 21 days in advance.
Glenwood is a privately owned cemetery. Visitors are welcome every day of the year when the cemetery gates are open. Since it is an operating cemetery, visitors must respect the privacy and dignity of our lot owners, families, friends, and those attending burials. Group visits must be arranged in advance due to the potential impact on burials and other cemetery operations.
Glenwood Cemetery
2525 Washington Avenue
Houston, Texas 77007
P: 713.864.7886
F: 713.864.6429
Cemetery Hours:
7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
