Museum District Travel Guide
Houston
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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 fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums and lively festivals.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Museum District
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
The room was nice, comfy bed, great views
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Beautiful hotel, delicious breakfast, and great service. The bathroom was not the best in my hotel room.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Whitehall Houston
Room was old and smelled
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Houston Downtown by IHG
The room was clean. Expected a cleaner toilet bowl.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was great!!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
CQ bills itself as “only the things you need,” and that’s true. It’s minimalist but refined with a quality gym with treadmills, bikes, kettlebells, yoga mats, fixed equipment for weight lifting, and the space is kept cold. I had great workouts there. It’s downtown and walkable to anything in area ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Museum District
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Continental Club or Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston 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, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club 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 Astrodome, 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.
Museum District Travel Guide
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- Houston Zoo
- Houston Natural Science Museum
- Children's Museum of Houston
- Hermann Park
- Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
- Holocaust Museum Houston
- Miller Outdoor Theater
- Asia Society Texas Center
- St. Paul's United Methodist Church
- Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
- Czech Center Museum
- George R. Brown Convention Center
- NRG Stadium
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Toyota Center
- Rice University
- Daikin Park
- University of Houston
- Westheimer Road
- Memorial City Mall
- CityCentre
- Downtown Aquarium
- NRG Park
- Discovery Green
- House of Blues Houston
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