Best Museums in Houston

Since the arrival of man on the moon, the city of Houston has become synonymous with space travel, thanks to the fact that NASA is located here. However, beyond the obligatory visit to the Space Camp, the city has a very good offer for museum lovers. From the Museum of Natural Sciences, the Holocaust Museum and the Children's Museum, to the wonderful Museum of Fine Arts (MFAH), I can assure you that you will not get bored here.

There is a lot to see and do in Houston, it is a beautiful city, extremely cosmopolitan and full of attractions. Located in the state of Texas, Houston is the largest city in South America. In the so-called Museum District, you can find an unparalleled offer. But fear not, here I have selected for you those places that you can not miss on your visit to the city. Are you ready? Here we go!

Definitely a must-see if you are in Houston. The Space Center has everything for you and your loved ones to have an unforgettable time. With artifacts collected from the various space missions, a gallery with the different suits used by the astronauts, and even parts of real rockets and spacecraft, visiting the NASA Space Center is definitely one of the best things to do with kids in Houston.

You can tour the entire Space Center aboard a motor streetcar (TRAM) on a guided tour. You'll see real rockets in Rocket Park, visit the astronaut training camp, and take pictures in the control center used for the Apollo 11 mission, the first to reach the moon. An absolutely fascinating place.

Information of interest:

• Location: 1601 E, NASA Pkwy, Houston.
• Hours: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Another favorite of children and adults alike is the Houston Museum of Natural Science. With amazing exhibits, visiting this museum is one of the things you can't miss if you are on vacation in this amazing city. You can visit the ancient Egyptian pavilion, with royal sarcophagi and mummies dating back to no less than 2500 BC.

The collection also includes decorative objects, weapons and jewelry. You will also visit the Cabinet of Curiosities, where natural and man-made treasures are exhibited, from ancient helmets and scorpions to the skeletons of prehistoric animals. This is one of Houston's best museums, hands down, and a unique experience. It is located within the Museum District (Museum District).

Information of interest:

• Location: 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston.
• Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm.

Enjoy one of the most popular places in the city of Houston, the Children's Museum. It is an atypical museum, since here what is forbidden is not to touch.

With activities where the little ones are the protagonists, from secret spy games, where they will have to complete missions using deduction, physical dexterity competitions and get in touch with nature in the Eco Station. In addition, they will be able to perform experiments in the Mater Factory. A place full of color and fun for children to have an unforgettable time.

Throughout its 14 exhibits, children will find endless challenges and will be able to live incredible adventures. A place to observe, create and invent, surrounded by an unbeatable environment.

Information of interest:

• Location: 500 Binz St, Houston.
• Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sundays from 12 pm to 6 pm. Mondays the museum is closed.

Another of the most interesting places that Houston has, especially for history lovers, is the Holocaust Museum. A moving place, where you can learn about one of the greatest genocides of mankind.

The Holocaust Museum is one of those places that are very moving, but it is necessary to visit. Here you can see various installations and archival images, which seek to keep the memory alive. In addition to its permanent collection, there are also temporary exhibitions and displays with local and international artists to raise awareness.

The Holocaust Museum of Houston is one of the largest in the United States and also one of the most prestigious.

Information of interest:

• Location: 5401 Caroline St, Houston.
• Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays from 12 pm to 5 pm. Mondays the museum is closed.

Marvel at the Houston Health Museum. Here you will learn about the human body and its different systems, and children can experiment at their leisure in the laboratory, observing the incredible cellular universe.

It is a playful space, full of attractions for the little ones (and not so little ones). They can see a skeleton riding a bicycle, tour the inside of the human body, watch a huge heart of almost 4 meters, learn how the brain works, and learn about the importance of health care.

In addition to the permanent sections, there are always temporary exhibitions, so in this museum you will never get bored. Here science and fun go hand in hand.

Information of interest:

• Location: 1515 Hermann Dr, Houston.
• Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 5pm, Thursday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. Mondays the museum is closed.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is undoubtedly one of the jewels of the city. It is the second largest art museum in the United States and the oldest in Texas. Its collection of objects from ancient civilizations and its rooms with works of art from all corners of the globe are truly exceptional.

Its permanent collection includes both classical and contemporary art. Here you can enjoy works by masters such as Toulouse Lautrec, Gauguin, Seurat, Pisarro, Renoir, Monet, Modigliani, Giacometti, Degas, Braque, Cézanne and many more. An ideal place to enjoy painting, sculpture, decorative art and also immersive installations that will leave you speechless.

The MFAH (Museum of Fine Arts of Houston) has about 60,000 works in its permanent collection, and excellent temporary exhibitions. Admission to this museum, as well as the Museum of Natural Science and the Space Center, are included in the Houston City Pass tourist pass.

Information of interest:

• Location: 1001 Bissonnet, Houston.
• Hours: Wednesday from 11 am to 5 pm, Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, Friday from 11 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 12:30 pm to 6 pm. Mondays and Tuesdays the museum is closed.

Enjoy a museum entirely dedicated to the automobile as a work of art. The ArtCar Museum of Houston is the perfect place for car and modern art lovers. With some rarities, collectibles, and above all cars that have been artistically intervened, this museum offers you something completely different.

With the birth of the Hippie movement in the 70 ́s and, particularly with its vans, the customization of vehicles changed forever. The ArtCar Museum has assembled an eye-catching and sizeable collection of works of art... with 4 wheels. Simply one of the most original and colorful museums you can visit, ideal for touring with the family.

Information of interest:

• Location: 140 Heights Blvd, Houston.
• Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Mondays and Tuesdays the museum is closed.

With 17,000 works and objects, the Menil Collection is one of the must-see places on your visit to the city of Houston. Its permanent collection includes contemporary art, modern art, surrealism, objects from ancient civilizations, sculptures and paintings from Asian, medieval, Byzantine, African, and much more.

Located in the main building on campus, the museum is complemented by the Menil Institute of Drawing, the Cy Twombly Gallery, the Menil Park and Neighborhood, where you'll find amazing outdoor sculptures, and the Byzantine Fresco Chapel. Each of these spaces are extremely interesting and entertaining.

Information of interest:

• Location: 1533, Sul Ross St., Houston.
• Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm. Mondays and Tuesdays the museum is closed.

Houston is the city of museums, there are many options to visit and learn about. Among them, one of the most original proposals, and one of the most chosen by children and adults of all ages, is the Houston Toy Museum.

It is a vast collection of games and toys from different periods and origins, although most of them are of North American origin. In this space for the whole family you can see how the game has been modified over the years, the materials used and the fashions of each era. A place full of magic, which has some toys from the early twentieth century.

What began as a private collection, is today one of the largest collections of toys in the United States. With its share of nostalgia, the Toy Museum is one of those places you have to visit if you are in Houston. While it is not within the Houston Museum District, it is well worth it.

Information of interest:

• Location: 321 W. 19th ST. SUITE C, Houston.
• Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 4pm, Thursday from 11am to 5pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

Finally, another must-see museum is the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston. Dedicated to the world of aviation, here you can visit about 40 aircraft of great historical importance, as well as see objects related to them. The museum has its own runway and various activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Each of these aircraft are in perfect condition and are perfectly operable. You can also live the experience of getting on a flight simulator and learn with the experiment room, which will help you understand how it is possible for an airplane to fly. In addition, they offer tour flights in some of their planes, you can choose between a Boeing PT-17 Stearman, a Cessna T-41 Mescalero, a North American T-6 Texan or a North American B-25 Mitchell.

A perfect combination of learning and fun, perfect to visit with children, as they will be amazed.

Information of interest:

• Location: 11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston.
• Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm, Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.

The fascinating Houston Cockrell Butterfly Center. Take a walk through all the color of hundreds of thousands of butterflies. Throughout its 3 floors, you'll learn about the world's rarest and largest species, see live butterflies and participate in educational games.

It is a large glass structure built around a waterfall. The place recreates a tropical jungle, with exotic vegetation and hundreds of details. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

As you can see, Houston is full of museums, but not all the good stuff happens indoors. Houston is also famous for its incredible murals, along its streets you can see all the charm of the most original Streetart. Take a tour of the best murals in the city and take the pictures you want. Ideal to show off on your Instagram.