Museum District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 entertainment choices 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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
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.
Miller Outdoor Theater
You can make plans for a show at Miller Outdoor Theater on your trip to Houston. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.
Holocaust Museum Houston
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Holocaust Museum Houston in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
From Houston: Crocodile Encounter Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Museum District Hotel Deals
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Thoughtfully designed property with perks like complimentary shuttle to/from the hotel in 3 mile radius, proximity to great museums, and little amenities like chocolates or prosecco in the room for Valentine’s Day. :)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
There was long lines when I checked in and every day until I checked out. The clerk asked several times to have a manager come out to assist with checking customers in but no one showed up. The front desk gave the impression the long lines were an ongoing issue. I was never made aware of a dining ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was spacious, nicely decorated and very clean. The bathroom was exceptional with a great rain shower head with awesome water pressure. One of my favorite amenities was the Dyson hair dryer. We had excellent service from the time we checked in until the time we checked out. I can’t say enough ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Staff was courteous. Hotel was clean.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Very court
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Bush IAH South
The room was very dirty. With a lot of hair in the corners of the floor. I don’t complain because we were catching a flight in a few hours, but I definitely will not stay again. People were very loud all hours of the night. I was ready to get out of there!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 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, 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 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.
