Things to do in Houston
Popular picks: Visit the Space Center Houston · Explore the Houston Museum District · Walk through the Houston Zoo · Enjoy the exhibits at the Houston Art Museum · Stroll in Hermann Park · Check out the Houston Galleria for shopping · Attend a show at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts · Visit the historic district of Old Sixth Ward · Enjoy a game at Minute Maid Park · Explore Discovery Green park · Visit the Menil Collection museum · Take a tour of the Houston City Hall · Explore the Buffalo Bayou Park · Visit the Houston Aquarium · Relax at the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Houston Museum of Natural Science$$4.8Discover massive dinosaur halls, ancient Egyptian artifacts, and immersive planetarium shows.
The Cockrell Butterfly Center$$4.8Walk through a vibrant tropical rainforest filled with hundreds of butterflies
The Museum of Fine Arts$$4.8Explore world-class masterworks across multiple buildings in Houston's Museum District.
The National Museum of Funeral History$$4.8Explore the fascinating history and heritage of memorial traditions in Houston
Rice UniversityFree4.7Explore Houston's prestigious research university set within a lush oak campus
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic SiteFree4.7Explore historic battlegrounds and the world's tallest monument near Houston
Children's Museum Houston$$4.6Interactive hands-on learning hub filled with engaging exhibits for kids
Heritage Society MuseumFree4.6Discover Houston's historic past through preserved homes in Sam Houston Park
Space Center Houston$$4.6Discover NASA's official visitor center featuring real spacecraft and interactive exhibits
The Menil CollectionFree4.6A world renowned Houston art museum with free general admission
The San Jacinto Monument$4.6Towering monument and historical museum commemorating Texas independence near Houston
Tomball Museum CenterFree4.6Discover regional Texas history through restored 1800s homes and vintage artifacts
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens$$4.5Discover premier American decorative arts set within historic estate gardens.
Lyndon B. Johnson Space CenterFree4.4NASA's iconic hub for human space exploration, astronaut training, and research.
The Houston Museum of African American CultureFree4.4Explore Black culture, art, and history in Houston's Museum District
The Houston Police MuseumFree4.4Explore the rich history of law enforcement at Houston Police headquarters
The Health Museum$$4.3Explore interactive human body exhibits in Houston's Museum District today
The Houston Fire MuseumFree4.3Explore Houston's firefighting history inside a historic preserved city firehouse
The Houston ChronicleFree3.0Houston's premier daily newspaper reporting on local, state, and global news.
Historic DistrictFreeDiscover Houston's vibrant origin story through historic architecture, dining, and nightlife.
Houston Heights East Historic DistrictFreeDiscover historic Victorian homes and walkable tree-lined streets in Houston Heights
Museum DistrictFreeHouston's dynamic cultural hub filled with top art and science museums.
The Texas Medical CenterFreeExplore the world's largest medical district pioneering modern healthcare and research.
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