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 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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Miller Outdoor Theater
You can make plans for a show at Miller Outdoor Theater on your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Health Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Health Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
"Overall great hotel. Definitely will be staying here again. Shout out to the staff crew."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Sentral Forme Houston
"Very chic, very interesting room. Love this place"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"I was not prepared for the $35/day parking or that Breakfast was not included and $31.50/person if you chose to eat there. Which I did not. The outdoor pool was clean as well as our room."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"Would stay here again! Super nice staff and really close to Daikin Park!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
"The restaurant breakfast was very good. The room was clean and very nice."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Amazing stay!"
Reviewed on 29 May 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 Houston Zoo 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.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Houston Fire Museum and Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston 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 Fertitta Center or Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives 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.
