Houston Museum of Natural Science is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

1. Houston Museum of Natural Science

9.2
5555 Hermann Park Dr (at Caroline St.), Houston, TX
Science Museum · 199 tips and reviews

Megan M.Megan Maisel: The butterfly exhibit is great and I've always been a fan of the planetarium. Seeing Lois (the corpse flower) was anticlimactic, though I do enjoy my "Bring on the Funk" button.

ClintClint: World class paleontology hall - the other exhibits are really good too - plenty of free parking near by if you want to save $10 that the garage charges

Laura M.Laura Miner: Best Dinosaur exhibit I have ever been to! Amazing presentation. Also the Butterfly exhibit is a must.

Museum of Fine Arts Houston is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

2. Museum of Fine Arts Houston

9.3
1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX
Art Museum · 137 tips and reviews

Dat C.Dat Chu: Special exhibitions that bring art pieces from around the world to Houston. The underground tunnel has a light panel that can be used for cool photograph effect.

Eric P.Eric Pan: Great collection of art from around the world and good rotating exhibits.

Jamie W.Jamie Wagner: The summer armchair movies are a wonderful way to experience exhibits from a round the world without leaving home. Well done documentaries featuring many of the masters.

The Menil Collection is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

3. The Menil Collection

9.0
1533 Sul Ross St (btwn Mulberry & Mandell), Houston, TX
Art Museum · 69 tips and reviews

Chad S.Chad Smalley: Check out the Surrealism exhibit... they have lots of Magritte, my favorite.

Adam R.Adam Renz: Absolute gem of a gallery. Expertly maintained and fantastic staff with an ever changing line up of exhibits. Also it's free! Please don't miss while visiting Montrose.

Josh C.Josh Cooper: You CAN sit inside the VW van in the Love exhibit

Houston Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

4. Houston Zoo

9.2
6200 Hermann Park Dr (at Cambridge St.), Houston, TX
Zoo · 194 tips and reviews

Deb H.Deb Hensel: Stop by the orangutan exhibit and say hello to Indah and her foster mom, Cheyenne.

Doubletree Guest Suites H.Doubletree Guest Suites Houston-Galleria: The Hosuton Zoo is amazing! It has grown so much in recent years and is expanding even more! Can't wait to see the new Africa exhibit opening soon! Read more.

Angelo G.Angelo Gonzalez: love the zoo, africa exhibit is great. become a member for lots of perks

Health Museum of Houston is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

5. Health Museum of Houston

8.2
1515 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX
Science Museum · 35 tips and reviews

ᴡ G.ᴡ Goldsmith: The health tree from MD Anderson is breathtaking and the Star Wars exhibit is great!

Arce D.Arce Duarte: Awesome permanent exhibit. Got to visit for the Star Wars special exhibit as well.

Andres E.Andres Elizondo: Awesome exhibits, but somewhat dated

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

6. Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

7.9
5216 Montrose Blvd (at Main St.), Houston, TX
Art Museum · 39 tips and reviews

ReleineReleine: Free admission. Wonderful exhibits

Meena H.Meena Haque: Don't miss the "Perspectives 176: Glen Fogel: With Me… You" exhibit on view from October 15 – December 31, 2011. One of the best installations I've seen at CAMH.

Olivia F.Olivia Fitch: Great museum with rotating exhibits showing contemporary and avant garde art. If you enjoy art that is innovative, pushes the envelope, makes you think, or say "that's weird" this is the for you.

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

7. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

8.1
4848 Main St (Rosedale), Houston, TX
Art Gallery · 9 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Focuses on objects of art made primarily of fiber, metal, glass, clay and wood, as well as providing a venue for exhibition, retail and studio space for local craft artists.

Local Houston MagazineLocal Houston Magazine: The Tool at Hand, on view thru September 8, is an exhibition that puts the skill and creativity of some of the most talented names in the contemporary art world to the test! Read more.

Kelly Adams DennisKelly Adams Dennis: Visitors view innovative exhibitions, talk with artists-in-residence, create their own craft objects in workshops, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts in the Asher Gallery.

Holocaust Museum Houston is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

8. Holocaust Museum Houston

8.0
5401 Caroline St (Calumet), Houston, TX
History Museum · 30 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This museum is a tribute to the victims of the concentration camps during WWII. Through changing exhibits, films & lectures it seeks to inform future generations of the horrifying results of hatred.

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Exhibitions include a German rail car like those used to ferry millions to their deaths and a replica gas chamber.

Van N.Van N.: This museum is excelent. We went through it with a guide and the stories she told were moving, educational... The exhibits are well done. Take your time to let it all soak in.

Space Center Houston is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

9. Space Center Houston

8.8
1601 Nasa Pkwy, Houston, TX
Science Museum · 175 tips and reviews

Shell U.Shell Underwood: The NASA team at SCH was so friendly! If you are early, 9am you see more! I had a private tour of the exhibits just because no one was there yet!

Blair A.Blair Allen:  For tours, exhibits, and IMAX movies galore, visit Space Center Houston! The tram tour is my absolute favorite – sometimes you even see the astronauts and crew training!

Blair A.Blair Allen: For tours, exhibits, and IMAX movies galore, visit Space Center Houston! The tram tour is my absolute favorite – sometimes you even see the astronauts and crew training!

Winter Street Studios is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

10. Winter Street Studios

8.1
2101 Winter St, Houston, TX
Art Gallery · 13 tips and reviews

Suzanne H.Suzanne Hartt: saw a John Palmer Art exhibit Saturday May 22

Grace R.Grace Rodriguez: Stop by Spacetaker & check out the latest ARC exhibit!

Juanma C.Juanma Cantos: Opening reception of FotoFest's FotoFence 2014: Literacy Through Photography. Exhibition on view May 24 - May 31, 2014

Downtown Aquarium is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

11. Downtown Aquarium

7.5
410 Bagby St (at Preston St), Houston, TX
Aquarium · Downtown Houston · 135 tips and reviews

ELS Language CentersELS Language Centers: 25 miles from ELS - food, exhibits (sharks, white tigers, sting rays, etc.) with games & rides. www.AquariumRestaurants.com/DowntownAquariumHouston/

Zulima T.Zulima Tapia: Aquarium is much fun back when I was in middle school, parent will enjoy taking their kids here especially their shark exhibit!

Amyn Z.Amyn Zindani: White tiger and all exhibits are fun. Ferris wheel is out of commission these days

Project Row Houses is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

12. Project Row Houses

9.0
2521 Holman St (Live Oak), Houston, TX
Art Gallery · 4 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: These houses are now galleries, exhibition spaces, artists’ residences, transitional housing for those in need and a place where neighborhood latchkey children can congregate.

Mark C.Mark Carruba: Amazing piece of Houston history

Dolores R.Dolores Rodgers: Great mixed art classes! Free!

Lawndale Art Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

13. Lawndale Art Center

7.2
4912 Main St (Rosedale St), Houston, TX
Art Gallery · 6 tips and reviews

Dennis N.Dennis Nance: Check www.lawndaleartcenter.org for info on current exhibitions.

Joseph E.Joseph Elkhadem: Excellent Dia de Los Muertos exhibition currently going on.

Arce D.Arce Duarte: The exhibits are amazing! I got to go while there was an interactive puzzle exhibit on napoleon's death and remains! Truly a wonderful experience.

NASA Training Facility is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

14. NASA Training Facility

8.2
Houston, TX
Science Museum · 4 tips and reviews

Mark G.Mark Gouldsmith: Very family oriented, a variety of different exhibits and experiences for kids and adults of all ages. The tram is essential, do not miss the tour(s)!

Klelia R.Klelia Ramos: This is where the mágica happens

Jeff S.Jeff S.: Love this place

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Houston.

15. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

9.2
4501 Woodway Dr (inside 610 Loop West), Houston, TX
Botanical Garden · 28 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Visit the Nature Center where kids can enjoy learning with interactive exhibits and the Discovery Room.

Mandy J.Mandy Jordan: One of the best places I've ever visited. You forget your in downtown Houston.

HISTORYHISTORY: This 155-acre non-profit nature sanctuary provides education about the environment to Houstonians of all ages. It plays a vital role in protecting native plants & animals in the heart of the city.