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 lively festivals and entertainment choices.
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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
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 great live music in this vibrant area.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your trip to Houston? Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices.
Health Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Health Museum in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Holocaust Museum Houston
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Holocaust Museum Houston in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
From Houston: Crocodile Encounter Entry Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Top hotels in Museum District
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Staff was very nice and helpful very clean great stay was definitely the nicest hotel i’ve stayed in so far
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Clean room
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
The Whitehall Houston
The staff was kind. The room was older but well kept
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cute hotel, very clean and friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
The Westin Galleria Houston
Great location
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Good place
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
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 Continental Club or Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston 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. Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club 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 Menil Collection or Houston Center for Photography while you're exploring the area.
Astrodome
If you're spending time in Astrodome, check out sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Astrodome and hop on the metro to see more 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 the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.
