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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 great live music.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Miller Outdoor Theater
You can make plans for a show at Miller Outdoor Theater on your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
Things to do
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center
Astroville Best of Houston City Driving Tour with Live Guide
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Museum District
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Everything is good
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
The staff was outstanding, especially Daisy, the front desk manager and Alexandria. I had a mishap, that was soon forgotten, because of the 1st class customer service I received from these two ladies. The rooms were cozy, comfortable, and extremely clean. When the mishap, happened, I was immediately ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Heritage Place Houston Brookhollow
Great staff, quiet, super clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Clean rooms and soft bed
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Museum District
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Continental Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Houston Center for Photography while you're exploring the area.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club 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.
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
Houston Central Business District
If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.
