Museum District Travel Guide

Houston

A water feature with multiple tiers and a circular viewing platform at the top.
A park with a gazebo, a fountain, and tall buildings in the background.
A water feature with a cascading waterfall, a grassy hill, and a tall building in the background.
A concrete water channel with a curved concrete ramp, surrounded by grassy areas and trees, with a tall building in the background.
A park with a classical pavilion and tall buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Museum District attractions

A museum with dinosaur skeletons on display.

Houston Natural Science Museum

9.2/10 (1,036 reviews)
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 fascinating museums.
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Things to do

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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

Rp749.737
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Rp214.308
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

Rp446.475
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Rp534.877
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
The Official Houston City Tour

NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets

Rp1.945.738
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Discover Houston Self Guided City Tour

Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour

Rp20.062
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour
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Where to stay in Museum District

Find the best Museum District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a park with trees and people.

Downtown Houston

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Daikin Park to Toyota Center – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

A large, modern shopping mall with a glass ceiling and multiple levels.

The Galleria

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

A cityscape with tall buildings, including a prominent one with 'Texas Children's Hospital' on it, under a partly cloudy sky.

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.

An art gallery with a minimalist design, featuring a central bench and large abstract paintings on the walls.

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.

A modern cityscape with a tram and tall buildings.
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Open Photo by George Zimzores

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 Downtown Transit Center Station.

Museum District Travel Guide