Not many cities boast a true museum district, a section of the community known for its cultural and artistic venues. But Houston, Texas has its Museum District, composed of numerous facilities devoted to art and science.
Located south of the downtown area, close to Rice University, the Houston Museum District also contains beautiful parks and a fascinating zoological gardens, in addition to the fine arts and science collections. The science museum contains both geological and entomological exhibits that attract attention from knowledgeable individuals around the world.
According to latest statistics, about four million people take the opportunity to learn and enjoy in one of the extraordinary facilities. Among the art and science venues in the Houston Museum District are:
· Buffalo Soldiers National Museum - 1834 Southmore Blvd, (713) 942-8920 Monday-Friday 10 — 5; Saturday. 10 - 4 Closed Sunday $2 per person
· Contemporary Arts Museum — 5216 Montrose Houston, (713) 284-8250 Tuesday-Saturday 10 - 5 ; Thursday 10 - 9; Sunday Noon - 5. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day and New Year's Day. ALWAYS FREE
· Czech Center Houston Museum — 4920 San Jacinto St. (713) 528-2060. Monday — Saturday 10 — 4. $6/$3
· Houston Museum of Natural Science - One Hermann Circle Drive, (713) 639-4629. Monday — Saturday 9 - 6 Sunday 11 - 5.
Other excellent museums and cultural attractions include the Holocaust Museum Houston, The Rothko Chapel, Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston Center for Photography, Lawndale Art Center, Rice University Art Gallery, The Children's Museum of Houston, The Health Museum, The John C. Freeman Weather Museum, The Jung Center Of Houston, The Menil Collection, The Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
