I visited this museum specifically to view the Friday Khalo exhibit but found myself spending…read moreseveral hours exploring the rest of the museum. MFAH is a vast space that houses an impressive collection of arts and artifacts. Among its renowned pieces are works by Monet, Van Gogh, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri Matisse, and many more. The museum also features an Islamic Art Collection, Roman Catholic collection, and African Gold exhibit. Additionally, MFAH offers numerous immersive and interactive experiences for visitors. I particularly enjoyed walking through Ernesto Neto: SunForceOceanLife. A great experience for both adults and kids. Frida: The Making of an Icon, a captivating exhibition, graced the halls of MFAH in January and will leave May 17. This remarkable exhibition showcases over 30 works by the iconic artist. Among the treasures on display are her authentic dresses, back braces, corset, and boot, offering a glimpse into her life and artistic journey. If you are a fan, this is a must visit. You will not be disappointed. Note: Special exhibitions like Frida's is only $10 on Thursdays.

The MFAH is huge with some works from famous artists and many artworks from around the world. The…read moreexhibits are pretty standard art museum galleries that you could find anywhere, but they sometimes have temporary exhibits that are more interesting and eclectic. They have free admission every Thursday, and we paid $10 each to get the all access pass for temporary exhibits. Parking is $10 in the garage. We went to see a Frida Kahlo exhibit and an interactive playground-like exhibit by Ernesto Neto. They gave us hospital grippy socks to climb on the structure. Kusama's Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity was cool as well, although one minute of standing in there was definitely sufficient. The least enjoyable "immersive" exhibit was the James Turrell one where we just sat on a bench for one minute to watch something, except that nothing happened. I am not an art person, so I wasn't super engaged by this museum as it is pretty similar to other art museums, but I think it's a good one for patient people who enjoy art.

First time here, Mini golf is amazing and Tariq was a fantastic host. Appreciate it . The museum…read morewas unique and interactive. Fantastic visit.

Tariq is nice:) reasonable price, playing mini golf is fun, really enjoy the weekend here.read more

Life is too short to color inside the lines so why not go wild and explore the universe of color!…read more After visiting the NYC location, this was a must on our trip to Houston. It was a world of fun photo props rooms and cool FYI about the categories of color. You can book tickets online using their website or Instagram to reserve your day and time a lot. FYI, kids of all ages are welcome but no strollers are allowed as there are stairs to climb and go down. They have cute snack pairings like fortune cookies , taffy and ice cream as you explore each art room. I absolutely loved it and we did the entire place in about an hour. You can take even more time If you wish . Bonus: after you register inside , you keep a cool QR card to take all your photos and they email them to you after the experience! You can also use the kiosk to print your photos out for a fee . There are beverages for purchase as well ( beer, wine, water and poppi soda ) It's a must for a solo trip, date or group !

Color Factory was just ok to me. It is a bit over rated and over priced for adults; however. the…read morekids loved it but they were looking for more. It is one of those places that can easily be a one and done. There is discounted weekday price starting at $19 for kids 3-12. Something tells me the $19 is if you buy it in advance. Meaning, not the day of. I paid $25 for the kids and $29 for myself online. The photo opps are what you make of it. Like for instance I've been to places where you press a button and the confetti drops down. For this, you have to actually throw the confetti up yourself. Good luck trying to figure this out with kids if you're looking for a good photo. They were also a bit underwhelmed with it. They loved the music room, the light bright room, and the balloon room. The goodies. It was cute. I'm trying bit to give the whole experience away if you are interested in going. It is best to pay for the ice cream online as it is a bit cheaper but not by much. Those cones were cute and delicious. I purchased the photo package. It really isn't necessary as you get to download the photos from a QR code you use when snapping the pics. There is a small parking lot near to it. If you wait for the group before you to leave then you can get a spot without an issue.

I took three kids ages (3,7,11) for a first time impromptu visit. I liked how there were later…read morehours compared to traditional museum hours. It is located in The Galleria, 1st floor near Gap. It is little hidden but it didn't take long to find it after lookin at the directory. We didn't book tickets ahead of time but it was easy to scan the QR code and purchase them on the spot. Age 4 & under are free. It is a self paced museum and there are several staff throughout which help you with various installations & how to position for the best photo op. They even have stools for the little ones. The exhibit is fun for all ages which is nice when you have kids at various ages & definitely enjoyable for adults! Our favorite were astronaut picture mirror illusion, spinning tunnel & life size 3D pin art impression wall. There are a lot of fun photo ops in an upside space shuttle room and when you flip the picture upside, it creates a cool effect. There are a lot of cool things we also picked up in the gift shop at the end. I highly recommend this museum for families! My kids were already wanting to go back as we were leaving!

Took my three kids in the museum and they had so much fun! The experience was incredible. Every…read moreroom or space was exciting to take some beautiful pictures. Stuff was awesome! Very helpful and nice. They also help us to take a picture and they did a very good job!

this is a great place to spend an afternoon with the kiddos!…read more it's located in a walkable area and there are plenty of places to eat and even a few shops. the houston toy museum also participates in the museums for all program, to making it more affordable for families. it was so cool to see some of the toys from my childhood. the gift shop area also has a lot of great toys! definitely worth checking out! happy adventures!

We had so much fun at Lego building night!!! Super impressed by the museum and store and how big…read morethe space is for special events. Really enjoyed it and will be back!!

So the cool thing about the museums here in Houston is that on Thursdays it's FREE!!! This is…read moreprobably one of the biggest and most amazing museums that I have been to. They have three different buildings all connected underground and each building has different floors all separated by culture. My phone died towards the end, so I wasn't able to photograph any American or contemporary art.

this was an excellent museum !! also, the best part is it's free. the layout and architecture of…read morebuilding are unique and worth a visit! 10/10 would recommend!

My review and video is regarding the March Yelp Elite Event premiere of the new exhibition: This…read moreevent was executed perfectly with a complimentary drink and light bites. My favorite part was the red laser beam instillation followed by the interactive AI clay portion. We had free easy parking and friendly service by the staff. This is great for date night, solo exploration and for family fun. Apologies for posting here instead of the event page that I could not find.

Easy parking! They have valet parking but you might not need it. You can also park in the street…read more My drink was delicious! Exhibition is beautiful breathtaking! You can immerse your imagination into the Fractal world. If you don't know what Fractal art is. This is a great opportunity to experience it yourself. I think a perfect spot for a date night.

I watched the ORIGINAL Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit here (not to be confused with a different show…read morewith a very similar name) It is visually appealing on the outside. The bar area is super cute, would be great for an evening date. The inside is pretty plain. When you sit down you are watching art come to life around you. Very immersive. The sound is amazing and envelopes you. It is a beautiful 30 min show. But then that's it. You can take pics and videos. VIP gets you a cushion that is about an inch thick & they have benches with cushioned seating.. You also get a priority entrance, but it wasn't busy when I went. I was the only person in the VIP line and the people on the other side of the divider were a family of 3, so it wasn't too busy on their side either. They have a black curtain entrance for VIP, so if you want that.. spend the extra money to have someone open a curtain for you. I was disappointed in the VIP portion of the experience, but the staff were great and the show was nice. I wouldn't pay to do this again.

We went to see the Monet Immersive Experience at Lighthouse and it was lacking substance. The…read moremultimedia show was about 30 minutes and way overpriced at a cost of over $50 per ticket (after service fees and taxes). It took us far longer to drive there than the time to see the show. We also went, previously, to see the Van Gogh experience at the Marqee which had so much more interactive experiences. They had recreations of Van Gogh's paintings where you were able to immerse yourself and lay on a bed of the recreated "Bedroom at Arles". They also explained a lot of the paintings and during the multimedia big room presentation there were narrations (totally missing at the Lighthouse). There was also a coloring experience where we were able to draw with crayons and upload it to the screens at the Marqee. The Marqee experience far exceeded expectations. All in all, the Monet Immersive Experience at Lighthouse lacks activities and experiences that we expected. I would not waste my money on seeing either the Van Gogh or Monet at Lighthouse.

The museum never disappoints the science lover in me. From the regular exhibits to the special…read moreexhibits on loan, there is always something interesting. The pictures are of the outside of the museum and the butterfly exhibit. There is a nice sloping walkway in the butterfly house. Also they have several benches to sit on if you want to just sit and be one with the butterflies while they fly around you. For $5 you can release a new butterfly into the butterfly house. It might be a cool experience for a child to release a butterfly. Aside from the butterfly house they have an IMAX, planetarium and the regular and special exhibit museums. There is a McDonalds in the lobby and restrooms throughout the museum. They have a parking garage that requires a fee (might be free with a membership). But on a rainy day this extra charge might be worth it. They sometimes run out of parking space though, so you might have to walk from free lots a ways away.

I visited the Houston Museum of Natural Science with the family and had a decent experience-- but…read moremy wallet felt drained. The museum has a parking garage that is convenient but fills up quickly. The cost is a $30 flat rate and the spaces are tight, so reverse parking is key. General admission, planetarium, butterfly exhibit, and special exhibits are all individually priced. We spent $226 for a family of four to see two special exhibits (including general admission + parking). The Terracotta exhibit was smaller than we hoped -- more smaller artifacts and limited interactive elements and terracotta warriors on display. The King Tut exhibit was more memorable-- more immersive, better videos, and a clear narrative about his life, death, and discovery. Food is the biggest drawback. The Element Grill closes at 3pm, so late-day visitors are left with pre-made café items from the Periodic Table next door. This included cold cut sandwiches, burgers/hot dogs sitting under warmers, canned soda and bags of chips at a premium price. Recommend to visit the HMNS on a Tuesday 5-8pm for free general admission or consider a membership to save on costs. Plan ahead and eat beforehand or bring food and enjoy a nice picnic across the street!

We had such a fun experience at Sloomoo! I took my daughter and it ended up being just as enjoyable…read morefor me as it was for her. The space is super colorful, creative, and perfect for kids to explore and get hands-on. There were so many different slime textures and scents to try, and everything was really well organized. My daughter loved being able to play freely and make her own slime, and I appreciated how engaging it was without feeling chaotic. The staff was friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. It's definitely a great spot if you're looking for something different to do with your kids.

How do I describe a place that charges over $30 per person for admission, but only has about 4…read morerooms? Well that's Sloomoo! I had heard mixed reviews so wasn't expecting much but even with that it was a let down. I planned 2-3 hours to be here, took us under 1 hour. Most of that time was spent making our slime. There are add ons but for our family it was $200 to go in we weren't about to add anything on. Things looked dirty, things were broken and it was showing its age. Just by the faded outside of the building/sign. Once institute they check you in and asks everyone to wash their hands at the tiniest sink I've ever seen. Then you sit down and listen to the rules. You make a name tag, get to add slime to a wall, then get to feel 6-7 cats of slime, do this silly computer thing that asks 1800 questions and tells you your slime buddies name (total waste of time and money on their part), now you stand behind glass and shoot slime at each other (our favorite but a quick thrill), then another room with the same slime textures, inside that room in a small musical room that was pretty cool, take a self with their logo, then make your own slime, after making your slime walk down a hall feeling the same slime textures again, then a gross wall where everything was brown from touching, now take off your shoes and walk in slime. That's it! That's everything. We felt we took our time but with washing hands to visiting their store we were done in under an hour. $16 per person to get in okay, $31 heck to the no, not worth it whatsoever. Make the trip from Austin just to take your slime loving kids.... Again heck no not worth it. The girl at the charm station was super friendly, we didn't see much staff other than that.