A cool historical community-based center, the art program here is more Latino based art here. The…read morebuilding used to be an old school building use to be the Justin E. Dow Elementary School building, built in 1912. Despite the improvement they have done but it is still not as handicap friendly To enter the building there is a flight of stairs and they did build a ramp from an side entrance. But the ramp to go up inside the building is very steep, if you are in a wheelchair by yourself, it is very difficult to go up or go down without flying down. There are no ramps to go up to the second floor. The restroom on the first floor is not handicap friendly either as there is a step you have to get up to use the restroom and there is no grab bars and the sink and the toilet is so close, it is very tight inside. I love they have convert the classroom to different studio where you can take different class these offer here. I love the events they have here and the class but I wish they will improve on the accessibility for this place.

This is a great place for kids in and around the community to come and hang out. There are lots of…read moreactivities throughout the year along with many sporting equipment to keep the kids off the street and doing something productive. I came by during Christmas time to meet with Pancho Clause. Him and his helpers used Meca as a place to sort and distribute gifts for the local kids. They also have a huge festival where Pancho Clause sings and dances, and hands out more gifts. It was a fun filled day, and you could see the joy on the faces of the little children.

amazing experiences happen at the museum of natural science…read more it's amazing I would recommend!! learning experiences enrich lives vibe is awesome staff is kind summer time fun!! education rocks thank you

I have a very strong interest in history and science and enjoy museums in general. However, natural…read morescience was never at the forefront driving a visit to the museum district. The center downtown is excellent and I was surprised how it appealed to the geek in me. My first impression was the cost of parking in the museum garage, it's pricey but otherwise you have to get lucky with street parking. Inside the building for the first time required a few minutes to sort out the menu of options to visit with each priced separately. You can select what interests you outside of the main permanent exhibits. You want to dedicate several hours to really explore the vast displays on multiple floors. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable offering incredible details and science behind many of the exhibits. The Houston Museum of Natural Science is certainly one of the best when compared to any like museum, anywhere.

This review needed to be updated! Since becoming a parent I have a new found respect for the…read morechildren's museum. For as many times as my kids have been here they never get bored of it. As toddlers there enjoyed the small kids space but as bigger kids they just love exploring the whole building. We had been coming for years and just discovered the downstairs area!!! You can build all kinds of stuff down there. It truly is the best place in Houston you can go with kids!

Very crowded and underwhelming Children's Museum, especially when compared to the Thinkery in…read moreAustin or the Doseum in San Antonio, both of which are leaps & bounds better, cleaner, more engaging and interesting. Kidtropolis was jam packed with people & it was utter chaos. There is no way everyone can enjoy it if they don't control traffic flow through that area. The downstairs level is dingy and dark with some Lego related activities but not a whole lot else. The upstairs level for tots was nice but again poorly managed. I'm glad we visited on a free night because it would not have been worth the money if we had paid for it.

How can you live in Houston and not take advantage of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston? I honestly…read morewish I could go even more often than I already do with my membership. I love supporting the arts, and visiting the museum has become something of an annual tradition for me, especially during June and July. I usually go with friends or family, and it's always such a nice experience. I love the atmosphere. There's something about walking around, taking your time with the artwork, and just enjoying the space. I've also randomly met some of the greatest and most interesting people while we're all just there checking out the art. Whether you're really into art or just looking for something enjoyable to do in Houston, MFAH is absolutely worth visiting. It's one of those places that reminds me how much Houston has to offer.

The Museum of Fine Arts is one of 19 museums located in the museum district in Houston. It…read moreencompasses 3 buildings each with several floors. They are connected via underground tunnels. Pricing for the museum is $24. There are several garages in the area to park at and parking is charged a hourly rate. Unfortunately I was short on time but was able to visit the Frida collection, Aztec civilization, and Islamic Art collections. All of the art work was unique. The Frida collection was extremely popular and that's where most of the museums visitors spent their time. Overall I really enjoyed my experience here and wish I had more time to explore. They do have several dining options at the museum including a Michelin star French restaurant, Le Jardinier. The menu looks great and looks like they had a lunch 2 course option there for $45.

Very cute museum, cheap tickets! Great vibes. Amazing historical connection and education.read more

Undoubtedly one of my favorite public spaces in Houston. You have the George R. Brown, Discovery…read moreGreen, and the Marriott Marquis in the vicinity, making for quite the downtown destination. I have to let you in on a little secret, though. Avenida is, to me, Houston's living room. Why? Watch parties for the Astros, Texans, Rockets, and my alma mater UH have taken place here, and they never fail in drawing huge crowds. When the Super Bowl was here eight years ago, this was where several sports outlets set up shop to broadcast their shows. On a beautiful day, it's a great place to take a stroll and/or mingle. I came here yesterday for the Texans Draft Watch Party, and despite the rain and the team trading out of the first round, I still had a super fun time. Highly recommend to locals and tourists.

Nice outdoor area between Discovery Green and GRB…read more Great place for live music and local vendors. I was here for the Black History celebration that's taking place every Saturday during black history month. The celebration includes vendors through BLCK Market and local music performers. The music acoustics were perfect. Marium Echo performed flawlessly. There was a bar/lounge-like area elegantly set up that would've been perfect on a nice weather day. Unfortunately it was pretty chilly so no one was sitting in the area. Looking forward to more concert series once the weather is nicer.

This is a very nice, free art museum near Hermann Park in Houston. My friend and I walked from I…read morebelieve parking lot F, and it only took 15-20 mins to get here. There are walkways/crosswalks the whole way, so it's easy to navigate. The museum is pretty small -- just two levels. They had a special exhibit running downstairs, and they have revolving exhibits upstairs, most of which were about the history and locale of Houston. Overall I think one visit is plenty, but it's a neat place to pay a visit if you're nearby!

I have been to this museum a few times over the years for various events but became reintroduced to…read morethem because one of my walking groups often meets up in the area and before we get started, I've had a chance to go in and see what exhibits are new, enjoy the AC while, and just enjoy what they have to offer. They are always awesome and it's always free.

The Bird and The Bean…read more Love walking through the Cullen Sculpture Garden. It is free to visit on the grounds of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. My two favorite pieces are The Bird by Joan Miro and The Bean by Anish Kapoor. The Bean is really titled Cloud Column. It is a precursor piece to the Cloud Gate, "The Bean," in Chicago. It is lovingly referred to locally as "El Frijole," or "The Bean" in Spanish. I love looking at the reflections of these two pieces. "Adam" by Antoine Bourdelle is so much fun to photograph. Bourdelle was a student of Rodin and a teacher of Matisse and Giacometti. They are all represented in the sculpture garden. From generation to generation. Rodin has several pieces here. Once I sent a group of students on a scavenger hunt here to find "The Walking Man." They had to take a photo as proof. The problem? There was a fundraiser going on at the time. The solution? They explained the challenge to the staff and still were able to get their photos very discreetly. Alexander Calder's The Crab. Painted in Calder Red. Look closely to see the legs of the red-shelled spider crab. Love the playfulness of this sculpture. Tony Cragg. Frank Stella. Bryan Hunt. Joel Shapiro. So many amazing modern sculptors. Check out the calendar for events. Yoga. Zumba. Lion dancing. MFAH on the Move. A great place to enjoy art.

The Cullen Sculpture Garden was one of the first few spots I visited when exploring Houston after…read moremoving here and I've been back several times since. The garden is situated right next to the Kinder Building and Glassell School of Art at the MFAH, on the corner of Montrose and Bissonnet Streets. While located at a major intersection of the Museum District, it's tucked tastefully behind an unassuming wall, making it easy to miss while driving by but pleasantly tranquil while inside. The garden has a large number of contemporary and classical pieces by several notable 20th and 21st century artists, such as Louise Bourgeois and Henri Matisse. One of the most popular sculptures is the Cloud Column, a 30-foot reflective steel bean shaped column designed by Anish Kapoor, the same artist who created the famous Chicago bean. This sculpture is a fantastic center to take photos from any angle. The space is designed with a number of low walls to create a natural separation between the pieces but still making it easy for visitors to wander around without a defined path. The garden is completely free to visit and has a number of small tables to sit down, relax, and immerse yourself in the visual experience.

It's been nearly 50 years since the Asia Society made its Houston debut and has been an important…read morecultural center with the rise of Asian everything over the last several decades. While there are many cultural institutions in the Museum District, this is still one of my favorite destinations in the city. The building's architecture is incredibly unique, which is often the reaction from most people who come across it for first time. The modern and elegant touches are the work of renowned Japanese architect Yoshiro Taniguchi. The entire place feels peaceful, with a unique combination of stone, wood, gardens, glass, and natural light. It feels so simple, but yet is so sophisticated. The gallery spaces are beautiful. There is also a performing arts theater that is intimate and memorable. It's a fabulous place to attend an event, explore on one's own, and more importantly, learn something interesting and new. All visitors to Houston or even locals to Houston, owe it to themselves to experience the Asia Society. This isn't simply a museum or a place to check it out a play, it's really an opportunity to engage. There's always something interesting happening here and it's a great way to soak in a bit of history while embracing the many learnings through connection, art, architecture, and culture.

Even though I came for a very laufey day, I would definitely come back any other day! This was my…read morefirst time here with 2 of my kids and we all had a blast!. There is street parking and also a dedicated paid public parking right across the street. I paid for parking and for 2 hours I believe I paid $7. With two kiddos I can't risk iffy parking. Inside was so vibrant, clean, and felt so happy! Kin cafe is located right before the entry. So if you just wanted to come for the cafe then you can without having to pay the entry fee. For a very laufey day they had 2 special drinks which I consumed and enjoyed! Also grabed a miso chocolate cookie. They even warmed it so it was the perfect treet and a little messy with melted chocolate. Very interactive inside so my kiddos were never bored.and they even learned a bit. The "train" was fun. I'll say my kids were confused and disappointed that it was a really train that moved but they loved the inside and had fun traveling to also the places even if it was by tv screen. Since it was a very laufey day I believe certain things were closed so I can't speak to all the area of the place but what we got to see and do was enjoyable. Had we not made our way to the restroom we would have missed the interactive drum display. Now my kiddos were all about this. The colors and origami were so cute! Even the gift shop section was adorable that we did end up buying some.croxhered key chains. We did however missed out on the laufey merch. My kiddos really wanted me to get something. If you were on the fence about coming here....stop thinking and just come! It's a fun time for all!

Wow so I finally bought some last minute tickets to see Life of Pi! The show and cast was amazing…read more The venue is located downtown and if you go see an evening event you'll get treated to a beautiful backdrop of a towering skyline full of twinkling lights. Parking in the adjacent garage is $15. Next time I will get there at least an hour prior to get lower level parking. We arrived 15 minutes prior to show time and it took us at least 10 minutes to park and walk into the performance center. And we waited for 25 minutes just to get out of the parking garage when the show was over. Lesson learned. Everyone was dressed from casual (boo) to dressy/business casual (ladies in sundresses and some had heels or little sandals and men were in slacks and dress shirts or polo shirts and some men had suits or jackets or just a buttoned down collared shirt and khakis.) Personally, I dont like to go see a performance and see people in shorts and t shirts especially on a Saturday night performance, It runs the gamut in case you're wondering "how should I dress?" Intermission offered a full bar and snacks and candy. Tickets for our seating area were $128 pp next time I'll sit closer and pay more. Overall we had a fun time!

I just went to see Beauty and the Beast Saturday evening, and it was amazing!! The musical was…read moresurreal and close to the original animation. My husband and I both cried because it was sentimental of how we related to the actual animated film. My only advice would be to NOT take babies or children who aren't capable of sitting still and listening to the show. The first half of the show was interrupted by a couple allowing their baby and toddler to continue to whine and repeatedly ask for her mama. After a while, the dad finally left with his baby. Naturally, it was only after attracting some attention from others that the situation became evident. We adore babies/children; however, this was not the place for them. I blame the parents for being self-centered and ignoring their baby by allowing her to whine and waiting until almost the end of the first half of the show to excuse themselves out. I wish the staff would have noticed and stepped in. They're usually vocal when it comes to food or pictures and should also pay attention to whining babies.