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
