Costume Connection Houston is a Houston, Texas 501(c)(3) project of Main Street Theater, originally funded by the Houston Endowment, that operates a shared costume warehouse for the Houston performing arts community. Performing arts groups, schools, and theater organizations access the inventory through membership and rental fees, typically between two and seventy-five dollars per item depending on category and condition. The warehouse accepts donated costumes year-round from closing professional productions, individual donors, and theater estates, which expand the shared inventory available to member groups. While the model is rental-based rather than free-distribution, the low fees and nonprofit-only access make it a meaningful resource for the Houston theater ecosystem. Both donors clearing out costumes after a show and theater groups looking for affordable inventory should reach out to the program. Contact information and inventory browsing are available at costumeconnectionhouston.org; the program does not publish a standalone street address.
Costume Connection Houston is not listed as running a single seasonal collection window, so donations are generally accepted year round. Capacity still varies. Volunteer-run programs pause intake when storage fills up, so check before sending a large donation.
No. Costume Connection Houston collects drop-off and serves Houston performing arts community. If you are outside that area, look for a program closer to you, or use one of the 7 programs in this directory that accept mail-in donations from anywhere.
Costume Connection Houston is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to registered charities are generally tax deductible if you itemize, and the organization can issue a receipt. Ask them directly for their EIN and a written acknowledgement if you plan to claim the donation on your taxes.
This listing is marked Verified Org and was last reviewed on August 10, 2026. That means we confirmed the organization exists and operates, using public records and its own published material, but we have not re-confirmed this season with them directly. Programs change hours, addresses, and intake windows without notice, so check their own site before you travel or ship.