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Houston Museum District
4.5
#2 of 378 things to do in Houston
Speciality Museums
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The area
Neighbourhood: The Museum District
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Restaurants
1,226 within 5 kms
Monarch
356
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Lucille's
292
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • American • Contemporary • Vegetarian Friendly
Bodegas Taco Shop
217
0.3 km$ • Quick Bites • Mexican • Southwestern
MF Sushi
47
0.4 km$$$$ • Japanese • Seafood • Sushi
Barnaby's Cafe Museum District
116
0.6 km$$ - $$$ • American • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
The Park Grill
9
0.2 km$ • American • Deli
Fia's Pizzeria
2
0.3 km$ • Italian • American • Pizza
Le Jardinier
16
0.6 km$$$$ • French
Rice Coffeehouse
1
0.5 kmCafe
Cafe Leonelli
10
0.6 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Central-Italian
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Attractions
238 within 10 kms
Cockrell Butterfly Center
718
75 mScience Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5,304
0.2 kmSpeciality Museums • Science Museums
Miller Outdoor Theatre
352
0.2 kmTheatres
Burke Baker Planetarium
39
75 mObservatories & Planetariums
Children's Museum Houston
1,669
0.4 kmChildren's Museums
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
2,762
0.4 kmArt Museums
Rice University Campus
508
0.5 kmEducational sites
Holocaust Museum Houston
798
0.5 kmHistory Museums
The Health Museum
191
0.3 kmSpeciality Museums
Houston Zoo
4,236
0.8 kmZoos
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
719 reviews
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Pat E
Wellington, New Zealand103 contributions
Amazing!!
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Having never been to Houston this area was an unexpected treat. An incredible range of museums. We only had a day and a half to spend exploring this area. But more time was needed.

Well worth having a look. We were staying in the Downtown area and getting here was easy by tram.

Thoroughly recommended. Easy to walk the area - tho in 38C weather it was not entirely easy. 😊
Written July 30, 2023
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carolmom83
Oak Point, TX16 contributions
Great visit
Apr. 2023 • Family
I’m from Dallas area and was incredibly surprised by the natural beauty and large collection of museums that Houston has. Thankfully we were in town during the week for spring break and our local experts let us know that the museums are free after 1pm on Thursday. This came in quite handy, although they were crowded it was soooo much to take in
Written April 10, 2023
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Chandler A
College Station, TX49 contributions
Great place to spend a day!
Mar. 2023
We were staying near by and decided to go to the museum. We had a good time and saw some really nice pieces. The staff/volunteers were very helpful! The only negative was that we ran out of time!
Written March 6, 2023
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Gilmore
Houston, TX9 contributions
MFAH
Aug. 2022
Started using my Museum Membership for MFAH! Love that I can anytime for free. The cafe is excellent as well. Really want to go and try the more upscale eatery for dinner!
Written November 27, 2022
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Diane F
31 contributions
The museum area is a must do
Sep. 2022
We have gone to most of the museums in this area when we have time to kill between appointments. We have done the Natural History Museum twice.
Written September 11, 2022
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Marie D
4 contributions
Great way to spend an afternoon
Aug. 2022
This is one of the most interesting cemeteries to visit. The architecture is amazing. We enjoyed our afternoon.
Written August 11, 2022
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EdinLakeview
Big Easy15 contributions
World Class Museums
Jul. 2022
Natural Science and Fine Arts Museums are incredible. Easy to find parking or garages. Need days too see all the museums.
Written July 19, 2022
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Jackleisurepro
Rockaway, NJ10 contributions
An Amazing Variety of Museums
Jun. 2022
To say it in brief, if you are a museum lover this is the place for you to stay in Houston. The Marriott and several other hotels have free shuttle service to most museums in the district!
Written June 17, 2022
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carolmI9259HR
3 contributions
Thursdays Free at Houston Museum of Fine Art
Apr. 2022
What a wonderful way to spend a few quality hours in Houston. Lovely museum, lots of interesting displays and art. Fabulous!
Written April 20, 2022
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AlanSemsar
Los Angeles, CA199 contributions
must check it out
Nov. 2021
so green and so beautiful perfect for a nice stroll. Of spend half the day enjoying things. comfy shoes and then go
Written April 1, 2022
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