Museum District
Houston
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Popular places to visit
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene 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 scene.
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Though HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston while you are here.
Health Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Health Museum in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
Holocaust Museum Houston
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Holocaust Museum Houston in Houston. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
From Houston: Crocodile Encounter Entry Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Top hotels in Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Great location
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Nice place to stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good and the restaurant was good. Location seemed like a sketchy area.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Service was excellent
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Staff was very welcoming and nice! My experience was lovely and I enjoyed a great view of outside! Everything I needed I had there, very organized.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Bush IAH South
Rooms clean and staff very nice and cordial
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
You have to look for the cleaning personnel
Reviewed on Jan 28, 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 is 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 the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Midtown
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about Midtown. Houston Fire Museum and Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around the larger area.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theaters and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.
Greater Third Ward
While you're in Greater Third Ward, take in top sights like Carl Lewis International Track and Field Complex or Fertitta Center, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Astrodome
If you're spending time in Astrodome, check out sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Arena and hop on the metro to see more the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
