The Women's Institute Of Houston
About The Women's Institute Of Houston
At The Women’s Institute of Houston, the appeal is simple: you can keep learning without having to leave the city, or your curiosity, behind. Its weekly classes, Sunday lectures, and online offerings give Houston adults a steady place to explore subjects from languages and history to politics and current events. Add in a public lending library and art exhibitions with Archway Gallery, and you get a community built for people who still want their minds engaged.
What sets WIH apart is the range of what happens there in one Houston space. Alongside classes and lectures led by recognized leaders in their fields, it offers a public lending library and shows fine art by local artists through its partnership with Archway Gallery.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Weekly classes
Continuing education classes in a variety of subjects, including languages, history, art, psychology, politics, current events, and more.
Sunday lectures
Lecture programming offered as part of the organization's lifelong learning offerings.
Online learning experiences
Educational programming available in an online format.
Public lending library
A public lending library with fiction, non-fiction, and reference materials.
Art exhibitions with Archway Gallery
A partnership to showcase fine art by talented local artists.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
WIH provides a community for women and men to explore diverse academic subjects by offering classes and lectures taught by recognized leaders in their fields.
Who they serve
Women and men in Houston who want continuing education and a community of learners.
Their impact
- The organization has served thousands of men and women in Houston.
Our story
Rebecca and Dean Richardson founded The Women’s Institute of Houston in 1951. It was chartered as a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) in 1956, and since then it has served thousands of men and women in Houston who are looking for a community of learners.
Need help?
How someone in need can access The Women's Institute Of Houston’s services.
Interested learners can join classes, Sunday lectures, or online learning experiences through the programs offered by WIH, or contact the office by phone or email for assistance.
In their words
A place to learn something new every day.
Our Lifelong Learning Community will Connect You to the World.
Partners & funders
In the news
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What kinds of classes does WIH offer?
WIH offers classes in subjects like languages, history, art, psychology, politics, and current events, along with other topics.
Does WIH offer online learning?
Yes. WIH includes online learning experiences as part of its programming.
Is there a library at WIH?
Yes. WIH has a public lending library with fiction, non-fiction, and reference materials.
Does WIH work with local artists?
Yes. WIH partners with Archway Gallery to showcase fine art by talented local artists.
Who can participate in WIH programming?
WIH welcomes women and men who want to explore diverse academic subjects and learn with others.
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