Houston: Museum
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Space Center Houston
Close-up look at the U.S. Space Program Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center, located in Houston, Texas, and serves as a premier educational museum dedicated to the adventures and achievements of America's space program.
Museum of Fine Arts
Complex with a renowned art collection 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...
John C. Freeman Weather Museum
The John C. Freeman Weather Museum in Houston, Texas, is a unique institution dedicated to the fascinating world of meteorology. Established to educate the public about the science of weather and climate, the museum offers a variety of interactive exhibits...
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Renowned dinosaur hall and butterfly house 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...
Blaffer Art Museum
The Blaffer Art Museum, nestled within the vibrant cultural landscape of Houston, Texas, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to contemporary visual arts. As a part of the University of Houston, this museum offers a dynamic space that bridges the gap between...
Sam Houston Park
Nestled in the heart of downtown Houston, Sam Houston Park stands as a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the city's bustling streets. This urban park, encompassing 20 acres, is not merely a green space but also a museum that serves as a testament...
USS Texas
Veteran vessel open for exploration Anchored in the bustling city of Houston, the USS Texas stands as a proud testament to America's naval history. This historic battleship, with a hull number BB-35, is a veteran of both World Wars, having been commissioned in 1914.
Menil Collection
Vast assembly of private art and artifacts Nestled in the heart of Houston's vibrant Montrose neighborhood, the Menil Collection stands as a tranquil oasis of art and culture. This remarkable museum, which opened to the public in 1987, houses the impressive private art collection of philanthropists John...
Rothko Chapel
Nestled in the vibrant city of Houston, the Rothko Chapel stands as a beacon of tranquility and introspection amidst the urban hustle. This non-denominational chapel, dedicated to modern art, was established in 1971 and has since become a landmark of spiritual...
Bayou Bend
American art museum Nestled in the heart of Houston, Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens is a cultural gem that offers visitors a unique glimpse into America's artistic and horticultural heritage. This historic estate, now a museum, was once the home of philanthropist Ima Hogg and has been...
Holocaust Museum Houston
Exhibits documenting the Holocaust 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.
Children's Museum of Houston
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.
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
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.
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
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.
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
The Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden is a sculpture garden located at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in Houston, Texas, United States.
The Health Museum
The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science, or The Health Museum in short, is a museum in the Museum District of Houston, Texas. The museum is a member institution of the Texas Medical Center.
Heritage Plaza
Heritage Plaza is a postmodern skyscraper located in the Skyline District of downtown Houston, Texas. Standing at 762 feet, the tower is the 5th-tallest building in Houston, the 8th-tallest in Texas, and the 60th-tallest in the United States.
Houston Fire Museum
The Houston Fire Museum, also known as the Fire Museum of Houston, is located in the Midtown District of Houston, Texas. The museum contains interactive exhibits and displays featuring antique and modern firefighting paraphernalia.
Art Car Museum
The ArtCar Museum is a private museum of contemporary art located in Houston, Texas, United States. The museum, nicknamed the "Garage Mahal," opened in February, 1998.
Beer Can House
The Beer Can House is a folk art house in Rice Military, Houston, Texas, covered with beer cans, bottles, and other beer paraphernalia.
The Orange Show
Jeff McKissack, a mail carrier in Houston, Texas, transformed a small suburban lot near his wood-frame house into The Orange Show in honor of his favorite fruit.
Hines College of Architecture
The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture was founded in 1956 and is one of twelve academic colleges of the University of Houston. It offers both undergraduate and graduate level degree programs. In March 1997, Gerald D.
Deborah Colton Gallery
Deborah Colton Gallery, located in the West University neighborhood in Houston, Texas, showcases established and emerging contemporary artists from around the world who work in traditional mediums such as painting, works on paper, sculpture, video, and photography, as well as...
Lawndale Art Center
Lawndale Art Center is a non-profit space for the exhibition of contemporary works of art in all media, based in Houston, Texas, USA, focused on exhibiting work by Houston area artists.
Southern Apache Museum
Southern Apache Museum is a non profit 501 c3 in Houston, Texas located 9600 Hempstead Highway, 550 Northwest Mall. This museum preserves Native American history, traditions, culture in Texas. S.A.M. was founded by Chance L. Landry, who is of both Lipan Apache and published author/artist.
Station Museum of Contemporary Art
The Station Museum of Contemporary Art is a private museum owned and run by James and Ann Harithas devoted to contemporary art located in the Third Ward of Houston, Texas, United States.
Houston Fire Station No. 7
Houston Fire Station No. 7 is a historic fire station located at 2403 Milam Street in Houston, Texas. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1986. The fire station was built in 1898 and opened the next year as the first paid station in Houston. It was active until a replacement was built 1969.
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