Museum District
Houston
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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 theatre 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 galleries.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Health Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Health Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event.
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.
Things to do
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston NASA Space Center Ticket & Transportation Combo
Top hotels in Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Extremely helpful staff, excellent service. Location is convenient to everything.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Great location
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Staff was professional and patient. There is an automated checkin across from the front desk that is designed for automatic checkin. Room was a bit small but comfortable, I was only spending one night for the Houston marathon. There is a valet service but I parked in the garage across the ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Great stay
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great time
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Clean room, nice location, good amenities, attentive staff. A bit old.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 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 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.
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 of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club and Houston Fire Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
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.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Carl Lewis International Track and Field Complex or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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.
