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 entertainment choices and great live music.
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.
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.
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.
Hermann Drive Surgical Hospital
If Hermann Drive Surgical Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
Activities
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Museum District Hotel Deals
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Compared to Memorial District, the Museum District was up to par in terms of the art & area. Will definitely stay here again if I am in the area.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Staff was great!
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Excellent hotel and restaurant!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Hotel lobby was really nice, staff warm and inviting. Rooms need updating however, clean for the most part. Location was great! Within walking distance to Houston Rockets games. We caught a game the night we flew in walked right to the arena didn't have to worry about traffic, parking or uber cost. ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Always an excellent stay at The Royal Sonesta. Great place to stay near the Galleria area in Houston. I went for work. Breakfast buffet does need improvement. Bar menu has good menu and extra large portions. I will definitely return.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Bush IAH South
The room was clean and quiet. The bed was quite comfortable. Easy check in and check out service. Good shuttle service.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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 Carl Lewis International Track and Field Complex 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.
