Museums And Landmarks To Visit In Houston
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The Museum District is a special neighborhood in Houston, Texas that provides lot of places to explore. People looking for an educational experience can enjoy many different museums focused on art, science, history and other topics as well. Outdoor activities also lurk in the Museum District and provide entertainment for more active Houstonians. We have provided ten different museums and landmarks you do not want to miss while visiting the Museum District.
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1. Children's Museum of Houston
Building, Museum
![Children’s Museum of Houston, Houston](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2015793.webp)
2. Houston Zoo
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
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3. Houston Museum of Natural Science
Museum, Park
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The staple of classic and modern art in Houston is the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH). Consisting of over eight different buildings, MFAH has five different gallery and outdoors spaces housing their collection and four more educationally involved centers. Visitors could come every day for a week, rain or shine, and they would not see every work of art in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The artwork at MFAH ranges from ancient art, prints/drawings, photography, sculptures, and works from artists worldwide. Open every day except Monday, MFAH offers free admission to all visitors on Thursdays. Any art enthusiast would enjoy all that MFAH has to offer for one visit or more.
![Contemporary Arts Museum](https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/images/56-3949423-1441988785120c917b12fb470abef4502b2e3083f1.jpg?s=10x)
4. Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston
Museum
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5. John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science
Museum
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James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace at Rice University
Artists have a major impact on any city. Outdoor artwork especially influences the people and architecture around it. One such influential piece is titled “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace by James Turrell at Rice University. James Turrell has created mixtures of architecture and artwork all over the world. The Skyspace is Turrell’s 73rd work and has two stories. Resembling a pyramid, the Skyspace frequently hosts concerts by the music students at Rice University. Just before sunrise and sunset, the LED lights built into the ceiling of the Skyspace change to complement the sky over head. A large square hole in the ceiling allows viewers an enhanced experience of the sky with the LED lights. James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace is a one of a kind experience during performances. This work of art and architecture is definitely a must-visit spot in the Museum District. The skyspace is open one hour before sunrise and is closed on Tuesday.
James Turrell “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace at Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas, USA, +1 713-348-0000
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