Museum District Travel Guide
Houston
Visit Museum District
Popular places to visit
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Children's Museum of Houston
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
If HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
Health Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Health Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Miller Outdoor Theater
You can make plans for a show at Miller Outdoor Theater on your trip to Houston. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.
Holocaust Museum Houston
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Holocaust Museum Houston in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Thoughtfully designed property with perks like complimentary shuttle to/from the hotel in 3 mile radius, proximity to great museums, and little amenities like chocolates or prosecco in the room for Valentine’s Day. :)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
It was a great stay the only thing was I thought I was told the shower was walk in and it wasn’t
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was spacious. The evening staff was unfriendly and room have clean only had 2 big towels aand calling front desk was impossible. Text them requesting towel set afte check in never received them
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Staff was incredibly nice! Just stayed one night but I felt comfortable and safe.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Bush IAH South
Room very nice, clean front areas. Nice amenities. Breakfast was very basic. No fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries etc. Only coffee available, no teas. Not the hotel fault but NO water in the hotel at 10:00am due to construction. There was no notice given so no one was able to shower and some people got ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
We never got to stay. The young lady was rude. First she said they only had 2 queen bed rooms available. My card declined, I drove to the nearest Capitol One and added more money on my account. When we got back she then kept having me to run my card without explaining why. When i kept asking her ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Museum District
Texas Medical Center
Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Children's Museum of Houston or Houston Natural Science Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Houston Fire Museum and Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Carl Lewis International Track and Field Complex or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Astrodome, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
