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 fascinating museums and great live music.
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 lively festivals.
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 fascinating museums.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
Health Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Health Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Trill On Wheels (Hip-Hop Party Bike Tour in 3rd Ward Houston)
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Top hotels in Museum District
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Great value! Nice Staff! Clean!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Houston Downtown by IHG
Conveniently located downtown with parking on site at $30/per night. Lots of nearby restaurants and other attractions.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Quick and very friendly service.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
The best hotel in this area.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Good handicapped room, with space but needs bars to hold onto in shower, toilet has a bar but shower does not. Like the Nespresso machine in the room.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
The Whitehall Houston
Great stay.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Museum District
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston or Children's Museum of Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Houston Center for Photography while you're exploring the area.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Ensemble Theatre are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Astrodome, and hop on the metro to see more of 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 of the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.
