Visit a Houston museum for free!

Houston has one of the largest (and, in my opinion, most interesting) museum districts of any city in the country. From children’s activities and contemporary arts to photography and spirituality, there’s something for everybody. You can find exhibits, events, historical artifacts, and some very pretty spaces to view and visit.

Did you know that you can visit many of Houston’s museums for free? Some of them are always free, and some of them are free on specific days/dates. All you need to know is which is free when, and you can plan out your cultural expedition!

Always Free

Asia Society Texas Center (all spaces except Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery)
1370 Southmore Blvd.
Houston, TX 77004

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

DiverseWorks (Gallery Space)
3400 Main St. #292
Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main St.
Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Photography
1441 W Alabama St.
Houston, TX 77006

The Jung Center
5200 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

Lawndale Art Center
4912 Main St.
Houston, TX 77002

The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St.
Houston, TX 77006

Rice University Art Gallery
6100 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005

Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St.
Houston, TX 77006

Specific Free Times — General Admission Only

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum – FREE Thursday 1-5 pm
3816 Caroline St.
Houston, TX 77004

Children’s Museum of Houston – FREE Thursday 5-8 pm
1500 Binz St.
Houston, TX 77004

Czech Center Museum Houston – FREE last Monday of the month 12-4 pm
4920 San Jacinto
Houston, TX 77004

The Health Museum – FREE Thursday 2-7 pm
1515 Hermann Dr.
Houston, TX 77004

Holocaust Museum Houston – FREE Thursday 2-5 pm
5401 Caroline St.
Houston, TX 77004

Houston Museum of African American Culture – FREE Thursday 6-8 pm
4807 Caroline St.
Houston, TX 77004

Houston Museum of Natural Science – Permanent Exhibit Halls FREE Thursday 3-6 pm
5555 Hermann Park Dr.
Houston, TX 77030

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston – FREE Thursday 10 am–9 pm
1001 Bissonnet St.
Houston, TX 77005

Did we miss any museums or exhibit spaces? Let us know!

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SOURCE: Free Admission Times | Houston Museum District