The Houston Museum District commonly known as, “The Museum District,” is an association of museums, galleries, cultural centers and community organizations located in Houston, Texas, dedicated to promoting the arts, sciences, and cultural amenities of the area.
The Houston Museum District currently comprises 18 museums that recorded a collective attendance of over 8.7 million in 2007. All of the museums offer free hours, and 11 of the museums are...
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The Houston Museum District commonly known as, “The Museum District,” is an association of museums, galleries, cultural centers and community organizations located in Houston, Texas, dedicated to promoting the arts, sciences, and cultural amenities of the area.
The Houston Museum District currently comprises 18 museums that recorded a collective attendance of over 8.7 million in 2007. All of the museums offer free hours, and 11 of the museums are free all the time.
Bordered roughly by Rice University, Montrose, and the Texas Medical Center, the Museum District specifically refers to the area located within a 1.5 mile radius of the Mecom Fountain in Hermann Park. The Museum District is served by four stops on the METRORail, one specifically named for it and is easily accessible from US 59, State Highway 288 and Main Street.
The beginnings of the Museum District are found in 1977, when it became apparent that some action needed to be taken to provide easier access to the museums of the...
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