Museum District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 lively festivals 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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
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.
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.
Activities
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Museum District Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Great check-in experience. The associate was very personable. The room was a great size and overall clean, our only issue was the aged couch that had a few spots in it.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Very good location, the complementary coffe machine in the lobby was very nice. The room is clean and convenient
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
The hotel was great and convenient. Easy check in an check out. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
The Whitehall Houston
Good stay, good location! Unique hotel. Most comfortable bed in a hotel ever (memory foam). Awesome staff.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean room, friendly staffs
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Absolutely
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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 Continental Club or Midtown Arts and Theater Center 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, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club 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.
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.
Houston Central Business District
If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.
