Nuestro Ambiente

Ambiente is where place becomes feeling. Here, belonging takes shape—in the buildings and places where we bring our spirit. It’s where community gathers, celebrates, remembers, and creates. This is where culture is lived, not just observed.

At a time when Latino identity and communities are under increasing pressure, Nuestro Ambiente honors the legacy of Latino contributions to Houston’s cultural and built environment—while raising the urgent question about the future of ambiente without a stable, legally-protected, Latino workforce.

The story of Nuestro Ambiente begins in Los Barrios, Houston’s historic neighborhoods: Second Ward (Segundo Barrio), Magnolia Park (Little Mexico), Gulfton (Houston’s Ellis Island), and Near Northside. Through graphics, displays, and sound, experience these communities’ food, music, and art that create Houston’s most authentic ambiente.

The exhibit identifies Gente de Ambiente, community leaders, architects, engineers, builders and their contributions to Houston’s cultural and built environment. Through stories of resilience and creativity, we learn how generations of Latinos have forged lasting paths to success.

Opening Friday, October 24, 5:30-7:30pm, and continuing through January 30, 2026.

The opening is free and open to the community.