Top Museums in Houston

Explore the best art places for culture lovers at these very local museums

Oh, we love this city’s culture. And museums can show you the whole world in a day. Whether you’re looking for a temperature-controlled space to escape the weather or on a fashionable outing with your artsy grandma, there’s nothing better than a museum ticket. So when you’re looking for kid-friendly adventures nearby or peaceful moments with creative works by world-famous artists, head over to one (or all 6) of these cultural spaces!

Space Center Houston
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Space Center Houston

Houston

Space Center Houston lets visitors learn the history of NASA and manned space flight. It is located in Houston, Texas, close to Nassau Bay.

The Manned Space Flight Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation offering extensive science education programs and a space museum. The cornerstone of its education mission is Space Center Houston, a leading science and space exploration learning center. It is one of Houston’s top attractions, the area’s No. 1 attraction for international visitors, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, and a Smithsonian Affiliate.

  • interesting
  • educational
  • cool
  • exciting
Houston Museum of Natural Science
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Houston Museum of Natural Science

Houston

  • family
  • unique
  • unexpected
  • datespot
Children's Museum Houston
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Children's Museum Houston

Houston

Children’s museum

  • buzzing
  • fun
  • family
  • active
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Houston

Art Museum

  • sophisticated
  • cool
  • datespot
  • popular
Holocaust Museum Houston
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Holocaust Museum Houston

Houston

Museum

  • solidarity
  • children
  • heritage
  • legacy
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Houston

The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) is all about pushing creative boundaries and showcasing cutting-edge art. This sleek, silver building in the Museum District is a hub for thought-provoking exhibits that spotlight everything from emerging talent to bold, established artists. With its ever-evolving lineup and free admission, CAMH is the spot for catching Houston’s most vibrant and forward-thinking art scene in a totally fresh and dynamic space.

  • inspired
  • dynamic
  • educational
  • art

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