First Presbyterian Church, Houston

Name: First Presbyterian Church
Address: 5300 Main St, Houston, 77004-6877, United States
Telephone: +1 713-620-6500

#103 among attractions in Houston

Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites

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The First Presbyterian Church is a church in the Museum District of Houston, Texas. As of 2012 it had 3,567 members. The church has been located in the Museum District since 1948. ()

Coordinates: 29°43'40"N, 95°23'23"W

Address

5300 Main StSouth Central Houston (The Museum District)Houston 77004-6877 United States

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+1 713-620-6500

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First Presbyterian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts, John C. Freeman Weather Museum, Houston Museum of Natural Science, McGovern Lake.

~770 ftS
Complex with a renowned art collection
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
4 min walk • The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is one of the most prominent cultural institutions in the United States, located in the heart of Houston, Texas. A beacon of artistic expression and heritage, the museum boasts an extensive collection that spans more than 6,000...
~1560 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
John C. Freeman Weather Museum, Houston
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0.4 miS
Renowned dinosaur hall and butterfly house
Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston
10 min walk • The Houston Museum of Natural Science, a cornerstone of cultural and educational experiences in Houston, Texas, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to science education. This prestigious institution, founded in 1909, is located in the heart of Houston's...
0.7 miS
Lake
McGovern Lake, Houston
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston, McGovern Lake stands as a serene oasis amidst the bustling energy of Texas's most populous city. This picturesque body of water offers a tranquil escape for city dwellers and visitors alike, with its smooth surface reflecting the clear...
0.8 miNW
Church, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
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~1560 ftSE
Exhibits documenting the Holocaust
Holocaust Museum Houston, Houston
8 min walk • The Holocaust Museum Houston is located in Houston's Museum District, in the U.S. state of Texas. The Holocaust memorial museum is the fourth largest in the U.S. and opened in 1996. A major commitment of the Holocaust Museum Houston is education.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Children's Museum of Houston, Houston
12 min walk • The Children's Museum of Houston is a children's museum in the Museum District in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1980 and housed in a building designed by Robert Venturi, it offers a multitude of innovative exhibits and bilingual learning programs for kids ages birth to 12 years.
0.6 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston
15 min walk • Miller Outdoor Theatre is an outdoor theater for the performing arts in Houston, Texas. It is located on approximately 7.5 acres of land in Hermann Park, at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030.
~760 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Houston
4 min walk • Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a not-for-profit institution in the Museum District, Houston, Texas, founded in 1948, dedicated to presenting contemporary art to the public.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, Houston
18 min walk • The Byzantine Fresco Chapel is a part of the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas, near the University of St. Thomas. From February 1997 to February 2012, it displayed the only intact Byzantine frescoes of this size and importance in the entire western hemisphere.
~510 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Garden
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden, Houston
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is First Presbyterian Church open?

First Presbyterian Church is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 8 am - 1 pm

Which popular attractions are close to First Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include The Pilgrim, Houston (3 min walk), Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden, Houston (3 min walk), St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Houston (4 min walk), Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Houston (4 min walk).

How to get to First Presbyterian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Presbyterian Church:

Light rail

Museum District • Lines: Red (6 min walk)
Wheeler • Lines: Red (13 min walk)

Train

M. D. Anderson Station (13 min walk)
Kinder Station (19 min walk)

Bus

Wheeler Station Transit Center (14 min walk)
Shelter C • Lines: 2211 (34 min walk)