Didn't get enough time to explore the whole facility. However, it was nice, well air…read moreconditioned,and generally pleasant.

The Houston museum district is home to 19 museums all within 1.5 miles of each other. Parking can…read morebe a bit of a challenge, especially on holidays. Garage parking will set you back about $20, but I was fortunate to find some metered street parking in the area. The Houston Museum of Natural Science is a must visit for any museum enthusiast and in my opinion the best museum out of all the ones in Houston. Admission is $25 which includes access to most of the museum accept for special exhibits. The paleontology hall with dinosaurs was my favorite part of the museum followed by African wildlife and the cabinet of curiosities. They also have a hall of ancient Egypt, interactive science exhibits, gems and minerals, Faberge eggs, and so much more! Overall, this is an impressive museum and one could easily spend the whole day here. Expect to spend at least 2 to 3 hours to visit all the highlights of the museum.

Impressive! This is the best and most is the immersive Children's Museum I've been to. The…read moreinteractive options across multiple floors of dynamic exhibits allow children to safely explore ( but yes you still need to watch your kiddos). They have simple task like make your own airplane and experiment with aerodynamics through wind tunnels and airflow. Hands on gravity, motion and momentum zones, and innovative activities like designing your own game controller! Climbing structures integrated throughout encourage physical play (and yes some energy burn)! Outdoors children manipulate the direction and flow of water in interactive water tables and engineering principles. Beyond exhibits, there are amenities like food court, bookstore, and gift shop. My only critique is in the ticket purchase. If you buy at the kiosk and not counter (24" away) you save $2 BUT then the kiosk charges you $1.62 processing fee so big whoop on the .38 cent savings. The kiosk only makes sense when purchasing multiple tickets but is still something for the business to take a look at. Overall, awesome space! Plan to stay several hours to enjoy all the offerings.

We had a great time at the Children's Museum Houston, especially checking out the Rube Goldberg…read moreexhibit, which was creative, hands-on, and fun for both kids and adults. The holiday features were a big plus -- the snow playground was a fun seasonal surprise, and seeing Elsa, Anna, and Olaf with a Frozen sing-along and meet-and-greet made the visit extra special for younger kids. That said, the experience would have been much better with stronger upkeep. Many of the electronic exhibits were not working, unplugged, or appeared damaged, which was disappointing for kids who were eager to interact. The museum was also very crowded, making it hard to spend quality time at some of the most popular exhibits. Overall, it's a solid outing and we still enjoyed ourselves, but improved maintenance and functionality of the interactive exhibits would really elevate the experience.

Established in 1900 , The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) is the oldest art museum in Texas. In…read more1917 MFAH was dedicated by the Houston Public School Art League (later the Houston Art League) to become a public art museum. By gallery space, it is the 9th largest museum in the world, and the second-largest art museum in the Americas which I think is incredible. With over 80,000 pieces of art, the largest part of the museum's collection lie in areas of Italian Renaissance painting, Baroque painting, French Impressionism, photography, American and European decorative arts, African and pre-Columbian gold, American art, and post-1945 European and American painting and sculpture.They even have a section with African-American art and Texas painting. We came with a group of 5 on a Saturday as they opened and it was absolutely worth a visit. The Picasso special exhibits are here now and worth a look. Note: on Thursdays the museum is gratis and also for military families year round. Paid Parking in garage or a close walk from surrounding Hermann park.

I visited this museum specifically to view the Friday Khalo exhibit but found myself spending…read moreseveral hours exploring the rest of the museum. MFAH is a vast space that houses an impressive collection of arts and artifacts. Among its renowned pieces are works by Monet, Van Gogh, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri Matisse, and many more. The museum also features an Islamic Art Collection, Roman Catholic collection, and African Gold exhibit. Additionally, MFAH offers numerous immersive and interactive experiences for visitors. I particularly enjoyed walking through Ernesto Neto: SunForceOceanLife. A great experience for both adults and kids. Frida: The Making of an Icon, a captivating exhibition, graced the halls of MFAH in January and will leave May 17. This remarkable exhibition showcases over 30 works by the iconic artist. Among the treasures on display are her authentic dresses, back braces, corset, and boot, offering a glimpse into her life and artistic journey. If you are a fan, this is a must visit. You will not be disappointed. Note: Special exhibitions like Frida's is only $10 on Thursdays.

Very cute museum, cheap tickets! Great vibes. Amazing historical connection and education.read more

Undoubtedly one of my favorite public spaces in Houston. You have the George R. Brown, Discovery…read moreGreen, and the Marriott Marquis in the vicinity, making for quite the downtown destination. I have to let you in on a little secret, though. Avenida is, to me, Houston's living room. Why? Watch parties for the Astros, Texans, Rockets, and my alma mater UH have taken place here, and they never fail in drawing huge crowds. When the Super Bowl was here eight years ago, this was where several sports outlets set up shop to broadcast their shows. On a beautiful day, it's a great place to take a stroll and/or mingle. I came here yesterday for the Texans Draft Watch Party, and despite the rain and the team trading out of the first round, I still had a super fun time. Highly recommend to locals and tourists.

Nice outdoor area between Discovery Green and GRB…read more Great place for live music and local vendors. I was here for the Black History celebration that's taking place every Saturday during black history month. The celebration includes vendors through BLCK Market and local music performers. The music acoustics were perfect. Marium Echo performed flawlessly. There was a bar/lounge-like area elegantly set up that would've been perfect on a nice weather day. Unfortunately it was pretty chilly so no one was sitting in the area. Looking forward to more concert series once the weather is nicer.

this was an excellent museum !! also, the best part is it's free. the layout and architecture of…read morebuilding are unique and worth a visit! 10/10 would recommend!

So the cool thing about the museums here in Houston is that on Thursdays it's FREE!!! This is…read moreprobably one of the biggest and most amazing museums that I have been to. They have three different buildings all connected underground and each building has different floors all separated by culture. My phone died towards the end, so I wasn't able to photograph any American or contemporary art.

The Bird and The Bean…read more Love walking through the Cullen Sculpture Garden. It is free to visit on the grounds of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. My two favorite pieces are The Bird by Joan Miro and The Bean by Anish Kapoor. The Bean is really titled Cloud Column. It is a precursor piece to the Cloud Gate, "The Bean," in Chicago. It is lovingly referred to locally as "El Frijole," or "The Bean" in Spanish. I love looking at the reflections of these two pieces. "Adam" by Antoine Bourdelle is so much fun to photograph. Bourdelle was a student of Rodin and a teacher of Matisse and Giacometti. They are all represented in the sculpture garden. From generation to generation. Rodin has several pieces here. Once I sent a group of students on a scavenger hunt here to find "The Walking Man." They had to take a photo as proof. The problem? There was a fundraiser going on at the time. The solution? They explained the challenge to the staff and still were able to get their photos very discreetly. Alexander Calder's The Crab. Painted in Calder Red. Look closely to see the legs of the red-shelled spider crab. Love the playfulness of this sculpture. Tony Cragg. Frank Stella. Bryan Hunt. Joel Shapiro. So many amazing modern sculptors. Check out the calendar for events. Yoga. Zumba. Lion dancing. MFAH on the Move. A great place to enjoy art.

The Cullen Sculpture Garden was one of the first few spots I visited when exploring Houston after…read moremoving here and I've been back several times since. The garden is situated right next to the Kinder Building and Glassell School of Art at the MFAH, on the corner of Montrose and Bissonnet Streets. While located at a major intersection of the Museum District, it's tucked tastefully behind an unassuming wall, making it easy to miss while driving by but pleasantly tranquil while inside. The garden has a large number of contemporary and classical pieces by several notable 20th and 21st century artists, such as Louise Bourgeois and Henri Matisse. One of the most popular sculptures is the Cloud Column, a 30-foot reflective steel bean shaped column designed by Anish Kapoor, the same artist who created the famous Chicago bean. This sculpture is a fantastic center to take photos from any angle. The space is designed with a number of low walls to create a natural separation between the pieces but still making it easy for visitors to wander around without a defined path. The garden is completely free to visit and has a number of small tables to sit down, relax, and immerse yourself in the visual experience.

asia society of texas is a great cultural center. i think…read morethat the cost of entry is a little high for the amount of square footage that guests are allowed to explore, but they offer discounts for students. i had the pleasure of viewing the pikachu anime exhibit. it's always interesting to see modern art reimagined and other artists interpretation of art they have consumed. i do like that there aren't museum staff hovering over you while you view the art. they also have an asian cafe featuring a variety of asian cuisine from various countries. i would like to return and try a few things, maybe the on my next visit. support the arts! xx

The Asia Society Texas Center was in my youngest daughter and my bucket list for a long time. With…read morethe announcement of a Pikachu exhibit, we finally went this past Thursday. The small center consisted of two levels with a modern exterior design. The interior design was open and spacious. Ticket counter, gift shop, restrooms, cafe, meeting room, and main lobby were on the first floor. An permanent exhibit highlighting Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Janpanesse, and Indian culture were on display in the main lobby. The second floor had the Pikachu exhibit as well as some anime exhibit. Overall, all the art pieces and written narrations were insightful, inspiring, informative, and artistic. The whole family will visit again when oldest daughter comes home for Christmas. Every Thursday is free admission. There is a large private parking lot across the street. The cost is $7.