Museum District Travel Guide
Houston
Visit Museum District
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 lively festivals 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.
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 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 theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research is just one of the places to see in Houston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
I had a short stay. I was only there for a concert. I didn’t have to the time to enjoy the whole weekend. For the most part things were clean. I do suggest they start looking down when cleaning and behind the trash bins in rooms. The staff were welcoming of course, the complementary coffee bar was ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Sentral Forme Houston
Clean and spacious room with kitchen, friendly staff, lots of parking stalls, gigantic 24 hour gym with hydro massage lounger.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
We traveled during the Houston rodeo and the hotel was understaffed. Check-in took a very long time.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
While the room was definitely on the small side, there was just two of us, so it was perfect. Bed was ok, a little harder than I am used to, but we were up and out the door early every morning. The hotel was beautiful, the architecture so cool and interesting. We got take out from the restaurant ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
The breakfast is definitely worth it
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Loved cute lil staycation
Reviewed on 5 May 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 Continental Club or Children's Museum of Houston 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, Continental Club and Houston Fire Museum 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.
