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 theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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.
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.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium 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
Top hotels in Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
"Hotel ZaZa Houston was a great stay with a true luxury feel. The staff were amazing and made the experience feel very personalized from the moment I arrived, including a lovely glass of bubbly rosé at check-in. The hotel itself has a beautiful old Hollywood vibe, with stylish decor and a signature ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sentral Forme Houston
"This was a beautiful apartment complex , quiet and clean. The only disappointing part was that I stayed here on the weekend. I specifically stayed here for the pool and I was told at check in the pool was closed for the weekend. This was not posted or made aware of before or after booking. I had ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"This review is specifically about the staff working valet parking morning of Sunday 5/17/2026. He had a very bad attitude and I seriously recommend some customer service training for him. I misplaced the valet ticket given to me the night before, in spite of the fact that my jeep was parked right ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"The room was perfect, clean, and comfortable. The staff was helpful and knowledgable. The overall atmosphere was amazing. The location is great for eating and entertainment."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
"Staff was really nice"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Yes I stayed in your hotel on Friday may 15th in room 409. I was severely disappointed and consulted with front desk several times and even asked if there was anything that could be done compensation wise and was told they could comp one valet. I feel that this is not enough and would like a full ..."
Reviewed on 18 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 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 Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
