Best Museums in Houston, TX
There are 51 museums in Houston, TX listed in this directory. Their average Google rating is 4.5 out of 5, based on 15,894 reviews in total. The most reviewed are Independence Plaza (2,883 reviews), The Health Museum (2,628 reviews), Museum of Illusions Houston (2,382 reviews). As of Thursday 9:11 PM CT, 3 of them are open.
33 of them hold a rating of 4.5 stars or higher, 3 are listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 17 are open on Sundays. Highly rated choices with at least 20 reviews include Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston (4.9 from 131 reviews) and Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (4.9 from 46 reviews). Most listings are in ZIP codes 77004 (7), 77002 (5), 77023 (3). Phone numbers are available for 34 of the 51 listings.
Independence Plaza
2,883 reviewsClosed nowMuseum1601 NASA Road 1, Houston, TX 77058, United StatesThe Health Museum
2,628 reviewsClosed nowMuseum1515 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004, United StatesMuseum of Illusions Houston
2,382 reviewsClosed nowMuseum5060 W Alabama St Ste 2D, Houston, TX 77056, United StatesHolocaust Museum Houston
2,176 reviewsClosed nowMuseum5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, United StatesCenter for African American Military History dba Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
1,256 reviewsMuseum3816 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, United StatesSloomoo Institute - Houston
705 reviewsClosed nowMuseumMarq-E Entertainment Center, 7620 Katy Fwy Ste 360, Houston, TX 77024, United States1940 Air Terminal Museum
689 reviewsMuseum8325 Travelair St, Houston, TX 77061, United StatesCullen Sculpture Garden
612 reviewsClosed nowMuseumCalumet St, Houston, TX 77004, United StatesThe Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
320 reviewsClosed nowMuseum2401 Munger St, Houston, TX 77023, United StatesHouston Center for Contemporary Craft
313 reviewsClosed nowMuseum4848 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, United StatesArt Club
276 reviewsClosed nowMuseum401 Franklin St Ste 1050, Houston, TX 77201, United StatesMilitary Museum of Texas
263 reviewsClosed nowMuseum8611 Wallisville Rd, Houston, TX 77029, United StatesCzech Center Museum Houston
249 reviewsClosed nowMuseum4920 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004, United StatesThe Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park
214 reviewsClosed nowMuseum1100 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, United StatesLawndale Art Center
167 reviewsClosed nowMuseum4912 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, United StatesHouston Police Museum
132 reviewsClosed nowMuseum1200 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002, United StatesEternal Gandhi Museum Houston
131 reviewsClosed nowMuseum12379 Riceville School Rd, Houston, TX 77031, United StatesThe Printing Museum
106 reviewsMuseum3121 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004, United StatesDunham Bible Museum
86 reviewsClosed nowMuseumMorris Cultural Arts Center Houston Christian University Parking, 7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074, United StatesHouston Center For Photography
68 reviewsClosed nowMuseum1441 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006, United StatesAudrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
46 reviewsClosed nowMuseum5601 Main St, Houston, TX 77005, United StatesFormula Automotive Museum (F.A.M.)
38 reviewsMuseum4212 Center St, Houston, TX 77007, United StatesHouston Wing of the Commerative Air Force
34 reviewsClosed nowMuseum18000 Groschke Rd, Houston, TX 77084, United StatesRutherford B H Yates Museum, Inc. - Printers & Publishers Museum
32 reviewsMuseum1314 Andrews St, Houston, TX 77019, United StatesAltharetta Yeargin Art Museum
13 reviewsClosed nowMuseum901 Yorkchester Dr, Houston, TX 77079, United StatesMuseum of Southern History at Houston Christian University
11 reviewsClosed nowMuseumMorris Cultural Arts Center, 7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074, United States
Centro De Retiro Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro10 reviewsMuseum3417 W Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77091, United StatesBrown Auditorium Theatre at MFAH
8 reviewsMuseum1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005, United StatesGeorge W. Strake Hall of Malacology
8 reviewsClosed nowMuseum5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, United StatesThe Finger Companies
6 reviewsOpen 24 hoursMuseum9940 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024, United States
Museums in Houston by ZIP code
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are in Houston, TX?
This directory lists 51 museums in Houston, TX.
What are the highest rated museums in Houston, TX?
Among listings with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated are Centro De Retiro Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro (5.0 from 10 reviews), Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston (4.9 from 131 reviews), Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (4.9 from 46 reviews).
Which museums in Houston, TX are open now?
As of Thursday 9:11 PM CT, 3 of the 28 museums with published hours were open, including The Finger Companies, Sculpture-Seven Wonders by Mel Chin-City of Houston Public Art Collection and Monument of Yurii Gagarin. Opening status is based on the hours listed on Google Maps, so call ahead to confirm.
Are there 24-hour museums in Houston, TX?
Yes. 3 listings are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including The Finger Companies, Sculpture-Seven Wonders by Mel Chin-City of Houston Public Art Collection and Monument of Yurii Gagarin.
Which museums in Houston, TX are open on Sunday?
17 listings have Sunday hours, including Independence Plaza, The Health Museum and Museum of Illusions Houston.
How do I find museums near me in Houston?
Each listing shows the address, phone number, opening hours and a map with directions. Open a listing and tap Directions to get the route from where you are. You can also browse museums by ZIP code, for example 77004, 77002.
Which ZIP codes in Houston have the most museums?
77004 (7), 77002 (5).