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Houston Museum District

Houston, TX
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Ranked #3 of 151 attractions in Houston
Type: Museums
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Walking
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

The museum district is not only sophisticated but also very beautiful. Don't miss Rice U & the bar on Montrose next to Thai Stick Restaurant & actually don't miss that either... They're on the other side of the quaint bridge...

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Florence, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Great shops, restaurants and some activities at times. I went here often when I lived in Houston. If I can make the time or when I visit the museum on my return trips I try to catch at least one restaurant.

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

The Houston Museum District should be on every visitor's itinerary. There is something for everyone. the Museum of Fine Arts houses a permanent collection of works by critically acclaimed artists and hosts a changing venue of exhibitions that attract sophisticated and casual interests alike. The Museum of Natural Science has an IMax theater, an enormous walk-thru butterfly house, a state-of-the-art... More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Lovely area of town, easy transporation access. More than a dozen museums, a zoo, a park, and amphitheater, all within walking (well, hiking) distance of each other. We find ourselves in the area at least a few dozen times a year even though we do not live particularly close.

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La Porte, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

This area and especially the Museum is for all young old it has the write atmosphere to bring you closer to your happy pleasant side of your life relaxing great food in the Museum and in the area you will always remember the visit you made here i have been several times and will return soon hope to see you... More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

They are so many museums to chose from! This area is very nice and has good transportation links. It is a beautiful city.

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Houston
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

Went to the Museum of Natural Science and was very impressed with the newer (1 1/2 yrs old) Paleontology hall. It's huge, bigger than New York's museum we were told. I've been to the Cockrell Butterfly Pyramid several times but it is still beautiful, even if I freaked out a bit at the butterflies actually landing on me! I didn't... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

I wish we had more time for the Museum District on our trip. the neighborhood where all the museums are located is very well maintained. The only actual museum we visited was the Health museum. This is a rather small museum and is directed at children. it really didn't do much for us as adults. There are coupons available in... More

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Orange, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

There is always something happening in the Museum District; great exhibitions, special openings, free or discounted admissions, festivals...There are special weekends where zones are highlighted with fun activities and shuttle service between the venues, along with great food trucks and sometimes live music. I have been many times to many different activities and have never been disappointed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

There are so many museums in the museum district - the African American Museum, Holocaust Museum, Buffalo Soliders Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Contemporary Craft, Science Museum, and many more...

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