MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
The pick of the collection, reviewed.
A hand-picked shortlist of the 8 houston museums travellers rate highest, with the prices, the run times and who you actually book each one through.
Self-guided Houston Museum of Natural Science general admission near Hermann Park. See dinosaur hall and gems collection, plus extra ticket options.
Most Popular“There is a lot to see and it is very interactive. Using layout with lifts as adjoining buildings”
Houston Museum of Natural Science general admission for $25: dinosaurs, gems, indigenous Americas, wildlife, mollusks, plus optional planetarium add-ons.
“The 'Cabinet of Curiosities' is a wonderful exhibit space. Love it!”
Pre-book your way into the Houston Museum of Natural Science plus the Cockrell Butterfly Center, including a rain-forest dome with live butterflies.
“Didn’t have enough time to get to everything. Mainly, went for the Butterfly sanctuary! Beautiful, peaceful, plants in there are gorgeous! Unique butterflies, birds and a waterfall!”
A one-day, all-access MFA Houston ticket for self-guided galleries across 5,000 years, plus the sculpture garden and café breaks.
Pre-book entry to Children’s Museum Houston for hands-on science and play, including PowerTower, Kidtropolis, FlowWorks, and more.
MFAH Houston All Access ticket covers permanent galleries and special exhibitions on your date, with self-guided freedom and free kids entry.
“It was an amazing museum, I learned something and saw some history of an ancient warrior and good memories in future”
Hands-on fun for kids of many ages at Children’s Museum Houston, with highlights like PowerTower, Kidtropolis, FlowWorks, and Genius Station.
“We had so much fun and we learned a lot at the same time. Even though it says Children museum, adults will definitely have fun as well. The staffs were really nice. Very nice museum. If you are in Houston TX, this museum is a must to let your inner child out. My kids loved…”
All-access day ticket to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston: 80,000 works, major special exhibitions, sculpture garden, and self-guided galleries.
“It was very nice! There are plenty of exhibits you have access too. Loved getting to see the art. I’d come back solo or for a date or for a fun, lowkey family night.”
