Houston Museum District Guide
By Joshua Hinsdale, Citysearch Editor
Houston's nationally renowned arts and science venues dot the upscale quarter of Montrose, offering no less than 16 riveting cultural outlets.
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Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
1834 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX
Step back into time and check out the forgotten heroes of our history. -
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz St, Houston, TX
This Museum District venue caters to curious youngsters who need room to discover. -
Contemporary Arts Museum
5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX
There's no telling what waits around each corner at this exciting and eclectic Montrose museum. -
Holocaust Museum
5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX
A powerful combination of permanent exhibits and travleing shows designed to educate. -
Houston Museum of Natural Science
One Hermann Circle Dr, Houston, TX
This hub of entertainment and education offers astronomical programs for kids and adults alike. -
Houston Zoo
1513 N MacGregor Dr, Houston, TX
What started with one bison has grown into a collection of exotic and domestic animals in Hermann Park. -
C.G. Jung Educational Center
5200 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX
Last century, Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung developed the study of analytic psychology. -
Lawndale Art Center
4912 Main St, Houston, TX
An upscale gallery with a contemporary artistic sensibility and a commitment to local artists. -
Menil Collection
1515 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX
The impressive building houses a vast and unique collection of contemporary art and pieces from antiquity. -
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
1001 Bissonnet, Houston, TX
This institution houses a rich collection of world art and hosts a variety of film screenings and lectures. -
John C. Freeman Weather Museum at Weather Research Center
5104 Caroline St, Houston, TX
The nation's first weather museum teaches visitors about weather reporting, the dangers of storms and other aspects of weather. -
Rothko Chapel
1409 Sul Ross, Houston, TX
The austere building with its somber paintings is one of the city's best quiet corners. -
Rice University Art Gallery
6100 Main Street, Sewall Hall, Entrance No. 1, Houston, TX
This university gallery provides area artgoers with more variety.
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Kraftsmen Baking
4100 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX
Superb but inexpensive coffee, soups, sandwiches, breads and sweets in a meticulous cafe setting. -
Bistro Vino
819 W Alabama St, Houston, TX
One of the Museum District's most intimate, continental dining experiences. -
El Pueblito Place
1423 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
Agreeable young owners create a menu that's light on the calories and the pocketbook. -
Black Labrador Pub
4100 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX
A church-turned-pub where folks nosh on traditional English grub and sample international beers.
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Ernie's on Banks
1010 Banks St, Houston, TX
This cozy two-story bar caters to the more refined sports fan. -
Zimm's
4321 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX
A handsome and well-mannered Montrose bar for the discerning drinker. -
Scott Gertner's SkyBar
3400 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX
Upscale professionals flock to this snazzy, high-as-a-cloud club for rarefied air and too-hip-to-be-square music. -
Decades
1205 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
Retro Montrose gay bar is the default hangout for veterans of Houston's gay and lesbian scene. -
Cezanne
4100 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX
As clandestine as a speakeasy, Houston's premier jazz club is a singing, swinging secret. -
Prive
910 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Lounge atmosphere, martini specials, cigars and art mix without pretense at this laid-back Montrose bar. -
Continental Club
3700 Main St, Houston, TX
Austin's legendary live-music venue has expanded into the Bayou City.
