Museum District Travel Guide
Houston
Visit Museum District
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 entertainment choices.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Museum District
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Great staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Very nice room, great staff, excellent food & drink.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Whitehall Houston
Kelvin chatted with me and upgraded our room because we were celebrating a late honeymoon!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
NOICE!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Excellent.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was excellent
Reviewed on 6 Dec 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 Continental Club 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.
