Museum District Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 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.
Miller Outdoor Theater
You can make plans for a show at Miller Outdoor Theater on your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Holocaust Museum Houston
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Holocaust Museum Houston in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Health Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Health Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Downtown Aquarium All Day Pass
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Color Factory Houston Ticket
Top hotels in Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
I recently stayed at Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District and had an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The hotel perfectly blends luxury with a unique, artistic vibe that immediately sets it apart from more traditional stays. The atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind—stylish, eclectic, ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Everyone was really nice!!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
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Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Conveniently
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Didn't eat breakfast. The bar area and upstairs restaurant did not look or smell appealing. AC is extremely noisy and the bathroom is too small. The carpet looked dirty and the outdated furniture was near the elevators. I would never recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Heritage Place Houston Brookhollow
Always a great stay, clean room and great staff
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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 Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives 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.
