Museum District Travel Guide
Houston
Visit Museum District
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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.
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.
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.
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
"The hotel is extremely nice and the area’s great! Valet staff amazing - think all doors & bags were loaded before we could even get out of the car - same when we left! The view from our room was beautiful - actually felt like we were in NY or DC with all the beautiful trees! All staff amazing - had ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sentral Forme Houston
"I loved my stay at the Forme Sentral. Excellent customer service and enjoyed a care free stay as well. Thank you"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"Chantal at Front Desk was great! She was friendly and accommodating. The Front Desk Supervisor was very nice as well. Valet service....much to be desired..it needs some work."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"Staff was great. Nice, very friendly and helpful. The room was the size of a cruise cabin. It felt so small. The view from the inside out was awful. There was just another brick wall to look at. The room had no safe, no microwave or refrigerator. There was no ice machine around. The closet and bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
"This was a nice hotel, not to far from where we were going and the staff was very friendly. Bed was a little smaller then I thought, but overall a nice hotel. I would definitely stay there again, if I needed a hotel in the downtown area."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Ice machine broke 3 days while we stayed, parking was 50 plus tax per day, toilet broke I had to fix it"
Reviewed on 25 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 Fertitta Center 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 Fertitta Center or Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives 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.
