Great way to spend a couple of hours, we purchased the deal on groupon and found this to be the…read morebest price. We arrived first thing right when they opened and had no issues finding a parking spot, i will mention when we left a couple of hours later the parking lot was full with people driving around waiting for people to leave. My kids really enjoyed the aquarium, as did my husband I it was our favorite area to explore. The rainforest pyramid was nice we couldnt find the sloth but saw the monkeys, they was down on the walk way and staff was directing people away from them It was more a one and done kind of place just because it is a little on the pricey side, but we have no regrets and got some amazing photos.

I had a wonderful time here! Each attraction was fun and unique in its own way…read more I enjoyed dipping' dots before going to the rainforest and Aquarium. The staff members were friendly, it was super clean and the attractions were fun and exciting. I can't wait to come back

Calling all crafters and those who appreciate crafting. This museum is full of hidden treasures…read more You get to shop, talk to the artists and on 1 Saturdays of the month you can craft too. There is parking in the back and a garden in the back with a couple of picnic tables. On a nice Houston day I could see hanging out in the garden and crafting.

Free art center on a hot Houston day? Perfect! Parking for the Center was such a breeze with free…read moreparking in front. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly staff member who explained the main exhibition and the rest of the center to us. There are great pieces of work from jewelry to pottery and more for sale by the resident artists. It was fun looking into the working studios and one of the artist invited us in and spoke to us about her work, inspirations, and previous studios. This perhaps was my favorite part of the visit. The space is not very big so it's perfect for a 1-2 hour visit. There's a pretty garden outside with picnic tables where you can enjoy a packed lunch.

Established in 1900 , The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) is the oldest art museum in Texas. In…read more1917 MFAH was dedicated by the Houston Public School Art League (later the Houston Art League) to become a public art museum. By gallery space, it is the 9th largest museum in the world, and the second-largest art museum in the Americas which I think is incredible. With over 80,000 pieces of art, the largest part of the museum's collection lie in areas of Italian Renaissance painting, Baroque painting, French Impressionism, photography, American and European decorative arts, African and pre-Columbian gold, American art, and post-1945 European and American painting and sculpture.They even have a section with African-American art and Texas painting. We came with a group of 5 on a Saturday as they opened and it was absolutely worth a visit. The Picasso special exhibits are here now and worth a look. Note: on Thursdays the museum is gratis and also for military families year round. Paid Parking in garage or a close walk from surrounding Hermann park.

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.

My dad used to design the software for aircraft for Northrop Grumman and said the Houston Space…read moreCenter reminded him so much of Grumman's campus, which was so sprawling you needed a car to drive from building to building. Space Center's solution is a tram that takes you from area to area, efficiently ferrying groups from station to station. It's great for kids and adults alike, with plenty of history, photo opps, and even opportunities to see people actually at work. There were so many students there presenting science projects while we visited, and it was fun to witness the ecosystem of employees to tourists to local students on school trips all spending time to learn about the wonders of our galaxy. I especially enjoyed the gift center, where the NASA was printed on everything from bucket hats to overalls to many, many variations of t-shirts. The drive was about 45 mins outside Houston and we spent about 4 hours there total. It was definitely a day well spent, and set up well for multiple repeat visits.

This review is solely for the memberships. The website is not very user friendly and when…read morepurchasing a membership makes it appear we have all these perks. We are a family of 2. I purchase a friends and family thinking whenever fam visits we can take them on tours and not have to worry about lines etc. They don't make it clear that you have to be here basically when it opens to even get a spot on the tram tours. They were all booked by the time we got here at noon. Major fail. We took the rocket one which is generic and runs every 20 mins. Used a member entrance that bypassed the basic longer line. On the way back this was not the case and now we are stuck here with over 200 hundred people trying to head back and our day is shot. This part is for the food lab. It closed at 3pm on a Saturday. This place is so chaotic and such a mess. Seriously need to get their act together. I don't know how anyone enjoys themselves here. Feel bad for people out of state who only have a day. At least we can come back but definitely not renewing now.

Wow! One of the most interesting museums I've ever been to and not to mention, beautifully curated!…read more This is a must visit for anyone interested in learning funeral history (family-friendly) and different traditions around the world. I really loved learning about different cultures and especially the Ghanaian fantasy coffins! I had never heard of this before. The display of hearses over the years were fascinating and gorgeous. There's many photo opportunities (they're marked for you too) and lots to learn! Make sure to give yourself a few hours to soak it all in.

A pleasant afternoon onto the other side…read more Hearse, caskets, coffins adorn this spacious location

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!

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.