Please enter through our front entrance on Washington Ave. The back entrance on Kane St. is now closed.
2525 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007
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.
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.
The cemetery gates are open every day from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. When Daylight Savings Time is in effect, the gate closing is extended to sunset or 5:30 p.m., whichever is earlier. The cemetery is protected by security guards, and no visitors are permitted when the gates are closed.
Take a stroll through our historic and scenic cemetery. Retreat from the city when you embark on a private or guided walking tour of our beautiful 88-acre garden cemetery. Take in the ornate statuaries and abundant wildlife and horticulture, all while learning about Houston’s history and the stories of our notable interred.
Tours can be reserved through our friends at Preservation Houston. Those interested in arranging a tour of our new Center for Glenwood should contact Christina Snow at csnow@nullglenwoodcemetery.org
Glenwood is the final resting place of many people important in the history of Houston and Texas, as well as national and international prominence.
We are excited about all the new hosting opportunities we can now offer to members and the community with the opening of our new welcome and administrative building. Our idyllic Gathering Space and Terrace, which can accommodate up to 100 guests, are available to book for all your event needs.
Center for Glenwood
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.
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 0.5 miles to Sawyer Street. Turn right on Sawyer Street and drive 0.2 miles to Kane Street. Turn right on Kane Street to the Glenwood back 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 Kane Street to the Glenwood back 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. Turn right on Sawyer Street and drive 0.2 miles to Kane Street. Turn right on Kane Street to the Glenwood back 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 0.5 miles to Sawyer Street. Turn right on Sawyer Street and drive 0.2 miles to Kane Street. Turn right on Kane Street to the Glenwood back entrance.
