Free Attractions

Free Days at the Museums


Houston Museum of Natural Science
1 Hermann Circle Dr.  
713-639-4629
– Free admission to the permanent exhibits on Thursdays: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.


The Children’s Museum of Houston
1500 Binz St. 
713-522-1138
– Free admission Thursdays 5 – 8pm.


Museum of Fine Arts
1001 Bissonnet St. 
713-639-7300
– Free admission to the permanent collections every Thursday.


Contemporary Arts Museum
5216 Montrose Blvd.
713-284-8250
– Free admission every day.


The Menil Collection 
1515 Sul Ross Road 
713-525-9400
– Free admission every day.


Holocaust Museum
9220 Kirby Dr.
713-942-8000
– Free admission on Sundays.


John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science 
1515 Hermann Dr. 
713-521-1515
– Free admission Thrusdays 2 -7 pm.  There is a charge for special exhibits during the free times.


 

Free Attractions


Nature Discovery Center
7112 Newcastle
713-667-6550
The Discovery Rooms are free to visit. They are filled with science and nature related activities, small live animals and a large, interactive exhibit. Activities are geared for children form 3 – 12 and their families. 


Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr.
713-533-6500
– Free admission the First Tuesday each month of September through May, from Noon to close. 


Art Car Museum
140 Heights Blvd.
713-861-5526 


Sam Houston Boat Tour
111 East Loop N.
713-670-2416
Closed for maintenance


Houston Center for Photography
1441 West Alabama
713-529-4755


Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St.


Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark
103 Sabine St.
713-222-5500


Miller Outdoor Theater
6000 Hermann Park Drive
713-373-3386


Dunham Bible Museum
Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Rd.


Houston Arboretum and Nature Center 
4501 Woodway
713-681-8433


Buffalo Bayou Park
105 Sabine St. 


Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park Museum Gallery
1100 Bagby St.
– Free admission to the Museum Gallery.  There is a charge for home tours.


Lawndale Art Center
4912 Main St.
713-528-5858


Blaffer Gallery 
University of Houston.
120 Fine Arts Building


Rice Gallery
6100 Main St.
713-348-6069


Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St.
713-524-9839


 

Almost Free


Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
1834 Southmore.
713-942-8920
– Admission $10 Adult, $5 Student, Senior or Military – Free on Thursdays 1-5 pm.


Beer Can House
222 Malone St.
713-926-6368
– Admission $5, Children 12 and under Free


Orange Show
2402 Munger St.
713-926-6368
Admission $5, Children 12 and under Free



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