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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
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 entertainment choices and great live music.
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.
Holocaust Museum Houston
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Holocaust Museum Houston in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums 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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Miller Outdoor Theater
You can make plans for a show at Miller Outdoor Theater on your trip to Houston. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.
Things to do
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston Rockets Basketball Game at Toyota Center
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Top hotels in Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Room was fine. Just every morning at breakfast their landscaper was using a gas blower that ruined the whole experience. Very loud. No common sense to not have that done or switch to electric so there is no noise. Also area is not walkable to any restaurants. Sorta in a bad spot.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Everything was nice i just never got my deposit back
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Did not have room that I reserved - at check in and didn’t apologize. Hot and cold water in sink is reversed. They will not give you coffee pods at front desk - you must call from room and wait 3 hours. Housekeeping is not done ever if you don’t ask and they don’t tell you this at check in. Guest ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Blossom Hotel is absolutely amazing. The staff was friendly, the room was gorgeous and the lobby is beautiful. Every area of the hotel was clean. The breakfast was delicious. I stayed for one night and hated that my stay couldn’t be longer. I will definitely stay at The Blossom when I am in Houston ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Clean room. Great location.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Nice place
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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 Fertitta Center or TDECU Stadium 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.
