Houston Museum District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Houston 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 acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
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 art galleries.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Miller Outdoor Theater
You can make plans for a show at Miller Outdoor Theater on your trip to Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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 Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Ticket with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Houston Museum District Hotel Deals
The Whitehall Houston
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
Hilton Americas-Houston
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Heritage Inn Suites Houston/Sugar Land, Trademark by Wyndham
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Houston Museum District
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Children's Museum of Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Westheimer Rd while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.