Museum District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A water feature with multiple tiers and a circular viewing platform at the top.
A park with a gazebo, a fountain, and tall buildings in the background.
A water feature with a cascading waterfall, a grassy hill, and a tall building in the background.
A concrete water channel with a curved concrete ramp, surrounded by grassy areas and trees, with a tall building in the background.
A park with a classical pavilion and tall buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Museum District attractions

A museum with dinosaur skeletons on display.

Houston Natural Science Museum

9.2/10 (1,036 reviews)
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 great live music.
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Activities

Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

AU$42
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket

AU$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
The Official Houston City Tour

NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets

AU$138
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

AU$56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

AU$17
per adult
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

AU$56
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
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Our pick of the best Museum District Hotel Deals

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street Houston TX
The price is AU$488 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$488
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very good location right next to the museum of fine arts and walking distance to the Rice U campus. Quite with a nice view from the balcony."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Sentral Forme Houston

Sentral Forme Houston

4.5 out of 5
5501 La Branch Street Houston TX
The price is AU$280 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$280
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Toyota Center and ...
Sentral Forme Houston
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

4 out of 5
5353 Westheimer Rd Houston TX
The price is AU$216 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$216
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
The Whitehall Houston

The Whitehall Houston

4 out of 5
1700 Smith St Houston TX
The price is AU$200 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$200
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Whitehall Houston
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is AU$161 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$161
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Hyatt Regency Houston West

Hyatt Regency Houston West

3.5 out of 5
13210 Katy Fwy Houston TX
The price is AU$165 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$165
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,658 reviews)
"Property was clean and nice, the rooms could use some updates"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Houston West
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Our guide on where to stay in Museum District

Find the best Museum District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sculpture garden with abstract art pieces in a city park.

Downtown Houston

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Daikin Park to Toyota Center – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

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The Galleria

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

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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.

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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.

A bridge with the words "Welcome to Downtown Houston" and a star emblem.

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 Downtown Transit Center Station.

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