Museum District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
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: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Our pick of the best Museum District Hotel Deals
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
"Always my favorite hotel in Houston"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sentral Forme Houston
"This was a beautiful apartment complex , quiet and clean. The only disappointing part was that I stayed here on the weekend. I specifically stayed here for the pool and I was told at check in the pool was closed for the weekend. This was not posted or made aware of before or after booking. I had ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"Nice hotel but there are some room for improvements the carpet was torn by the threshold's, drywall repairs and the ac went out in our room they upgraded us same night with o issues but just a few updates would have this a great place. Mike at the front desk, the bartender can’t remember her name ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"The location is great. Our floor was being painted but this didn’t interrupt the stay. My only issue is the air conditioner. It’s an old central AC system with 3 options: off, extremely loud, and very loud. It is also aimed directly at the bed. Barely slept. If you can “sleep through anything”, then ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
"great area staff was very friendly and nice"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Hotel is aesthetically pleasing and very clean. Free wash, average gym that provides water and cold towels but they charge $50 per night for parking, $100 per night for incidentals and $25 for a microwave as they do not come in the room. Valet provides exceptional service and staff is kind. However, ..."
Reviewed on 20 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.
