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
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Top hotels in Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
"We love staying at this Zaza for Houston museums, zoo, and Hermann park visits. Price is elevated, but the quality of stay is top notch. Very spacious room at standard rate. Turndown service with a Moon Pie or chocolate, and a bottle of water. Over the span of a couple of days, we had an excellent ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Sentral Forme Houston
"Everything was in pristine condition. Staff was very helpful. Gym and pool were amazing. 100% coming here again when in Houston."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"Staff was super nice at check in and at bar."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"Reception staff friendly."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
"I can’t speak to the suites, but the standard room was very underwhelming for the price. Over $200 per night and Furniture, walls and doors were excessively scratched and worn, there were stains on the curtains and walls and there was hair in some of the towels. Plus additional charge for parking. ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
"I was impress how clean was the hotel. I really like it!"
Reviewed on 22 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.