Museum District Travel Guide

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A water feature with multiple tiers and a circular viewing platform at the top.
A park with a gazebo, a fountain, and tall buildings in the background.
A water feature with a cascading waterfall, a grassy hill, and a tall building in the background.
A concrete water channel with a curved concrete ramp, surrounded by grassy areas and trees, with a tall building in the background.
A park with a classical pavilion and tall buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Museum District attractions

A museum with dinosaur skeletons on display.

Houston Natural Science Museum

9.2/10 (1,036 reviews)
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 great live music.
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Activities

Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

NZ$53
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket

NZ$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

NZ$70
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

NZ$70
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus
Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour

Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour

NZ$2
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour
Viral Drip Bear Painting w/ RnB & Hip Hop Tunes

Viral Drip Bear Painting w/ RnB & Hip Hop Tunes

NZ$79
per adult
Viral Drip Bear Painting w/ RnB & Hip Hop Tunes
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Our pick of the best Museum District Hotel Deals

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street Houston TX
The price is NZ$514 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$514
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"The staff is very professional."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Sentral Forme Houston

Sentral Forme Houston

4.5 out of 5
5501 La Branch Street Houston TX
The price is NZ$424 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$424
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Toyota Center and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
"The address seemed to confuse both my taxi and lyft drivers, who kept wanting to go to the wrong side of the building."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Sentral Forme Houston
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is NZ$181 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$181
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
The Whitehall Houston

The Whitehall Houston

4 out of 5
1700 Smith St Houston TX
The price is NZ$288 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$288
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Whitehall Houston
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

4 out of 5
5353 Westheimer Rd Houston TX
The price is NZ$238 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$238
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (4,678 reviews)
"I remember getting free coffee for breakfast but I had to pay for coffee. That was the only negative. A coffee and a 20oz soda was $6."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

4 out of 5
2222 West Loop South Houston TX
The price is NZ$268 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$268
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
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Our guide on where to stay in Museum District

Find the best Museum District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bridge with the words "Welcome to Downtown Houston" and a star emblem.

Downtown Houston

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Daikin Park to Toyota Center – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

A tall, modern building with a unique, vertical design, surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky.

The Galleria

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

A cityscape with dense high-rise buildings, a river, and surrounding greenery.

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.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a river flowing through a park.

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.

A modern cityscape with a tram and tall buildings.
Photo by George Zimzores
Open Photo by George Zimzores

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 Downtown Transit Center Station.

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