Museum District Travel Guide
Houston
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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 great live music.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed art galleries 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
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
I really enjoyed my stay here the property was great location and the hotel bartender Jenay was the BEST .. would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
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Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Room was filthy, the front desk was nice but very disorganized.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Had to wait an hour and a half after check in for our room to be ready
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Whitehall Houston
The hotel itself is clean and homey, but there is nothing in the area to do or walk to. Staff is friendly, you get a coupon for waiving housekeeping which was good incentive. But when I texted for extra coffee it never came. Restaurant has good food but our orders were consistently wrong and the ...
Reviewed on 9 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.
