The District in a Nutshell
Anchored by Hermann Park, Houston’s Museum District has 19 institutions within a two-mile radius. Perfect for a cultural weekend.
Must-Visit Museums
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Massive collections, Kinder Building architecture, rotating global exhibits.
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston: Free entry, edgy installations, local talent.
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Dinosaurs, butterfly center, planetarium shows.
Where to Refuel
Black Hole Coffee House: Chill coffee stop.
Lucille’s: Modern Southern food with a story.
Park Time
Hermann Park: Pedal boats on McGovern Lake.
Wide lawns for skyline photos.
Walking paths shaded by oaks.
Why It Belongs on Your Weekend
It’s affordable, walkable, and shows Houston’s artistic depth. Few neighborhoods deliver so much culture in one afternoon.