Museum District
Houston
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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 theater scene.
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your trip to Houston? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Miller Outdoor Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Miller Outdoor Theater during your stay in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.
Health Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Health Museum in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research is just one of the places to see in Houston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
I had a short stay. I was only there for a concert. I didn’t have to the time to enjoy the whole weekend. For the most part things were clean. I do suggest they start looking down when cleaning and behind the trash bins in rooms. The staff were welcoming of course, the complementary coffee bar was ...
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Sentral Forme Houston
Clean and spacious room with kitchen, friendly staff, lots of parking stalls, gigantic 24 hour gym with hydro massage lounger.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Good place stay at
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Very centrally located. Loved the 24/7 coffee machine in lobby
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Friendly staff, fast check in, spacious rooms. The included breakfast was really good and until late. Didn't love that there's no self parking, but overall a good stay.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean room and areas
Reviewed on May 6, 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 Continental Club or Children's Museum of 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. Continental Club and Houston Fire Museum 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 Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives 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 Astrodome and hop on the metro to see more the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
