The Best Museums in Houston For Your Vacation Dollars

Houston is one of the largest metropolis' in the United States and has a long cultural history given its huge wealth and multicultural diversity. Many people fail to understand just what a culturally diverse city Houston truly is until they discover the reality for themselves and here we are going to take a look at some of the best museums in Houston providing one of the very best and interesting days out for you and your family when you come to visit.

Houston Children's Museum

The Children's Museum is a playground for the mind with the young and young at heart firmly set as its focus. The Children's Museum provides a very wide range of interactive exhibits for children to actually touch and play with as they go through one of the most interesting and educational experiences Houston has to offer. The itinerary changes as the museum adapts its exhibits to the changing seasons and you should always check well in advance of your trip for events that are being held as they tend to be sold out and latecomers sorely disappointed.

Museum of Fine Art

The Museum of Fine Art also is home to the Glassell School of Art and is home to one of the largest fine art collections in the world. There is a varied program of events and educational activities held throughout the year and you should consult with the museum well in advance of your visit to avoid missing out on their high in demand events. The museum plays host to tremendously important collections of early Native American art as well as housing one of the most important collections of European art outside Europe or within the United States. The garden also provides a focus for visitors and there are numerous evening and social events planned around the museum calendar.

The Health Museum

Houston is one of the world's leading centers for medical research and the Health Museum forms part of the world renowned Texas Medical Center. Here you can explore the medical advances which have taken place allowing us to live longer and healthier lives than ever before while looking at the research that is being carried out to find cures for illnesses that still plague mankind. Children and families can enjoy what is a thoroughly interesting day out which includes many interactive exhibits as well as organized play sessions for younger visitors.

Houston Museum of Natural Science

The Houston Museum of Natural Science is home to one of the greatest collections of exhibits featuring the natural world, archaeology and continuing research in the world. Currently the world famous Bodyworks exhibition is being featured and a visit to the Houston Museum of Natural Science is a real family treat with a day of enjoying fascinating exhibitions from around the world rounded off with an evening at the IMAX theater which has a busy schedule of films for all the family.

Again you are advised to make sure you check with the museum regarding the special events that are planned throughout the year and which are frequently fully booked; do not be disappointed by arriving in Houston only to find you cannot get a ticket to an event - the museum is extremely popular both with visitors and residents alike and has a very heavy school visitor program.