Museum of Fine Arts,
Houston
CityPASS saves you 45% on admission to Houston’s top 5 attractions.
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston CityPASS ticket includes general admission to all permanent collections and non-ticketed special exhibitions.
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Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Located in the heart of Texas’s largest city, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is a dynamic cultural complex consisting of two gallery buildings, two art schools, two decorative arts centers (Rienzi and Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens), and a sculpture garden.
With its encyclopedic collection and an exciting schedule of international loan exhibitions and award-winning programs, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is one of the premier destinations in the United States for art lovers.
The MFAH Collections
The MFAH, with over 63,000 works of art, is an exceptional resource for learning about the visual arts from a worldwide perspective.
Each year, the MFAH is privileged to acquire outstanding works of art that reflect a wide variety of geographic regions and historic periods.
We invite you to experience the best of all worlds at the MFAH, symbolically traveling the globe through an amazing collection of art.
Gallery Talks and Tours
The MFAH offers a variety of gallery talks and tours to enhance our visitors’ experience in the museum.
Whether you visit alone, with family and friends, or in an organized group, you can explore the permanent collection and exhibitions; discover particular works of art in greater depth; and share ideas and connections.
Cell Phone Audio Tours
During your visit, access the museum’s audio tour program using your cell phone. Simply locate the works of art that feature the Guide by Cell logo, enter the guide number, and learn more about the art from artists, curators, and other experts.
Guide by Cell is free; the only cost is the minutes used on your phone.
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
Open March 2000, the Audrey Jones Beck Building represents the first major museum commission in the United States for Moneo, the 1996 the Pritzker Prize winner — architecture's highest honor.
The Beck Building lobby leads into a soaring, light-filled atrium, from which you can access the galleries on the other floors. Each level offers antiquities, and American art, while the 2nd floor features European art from 1500-1940, including the John A. and Audrey Jones Beck Collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting and the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Collection of Renaissance and Baroque art.
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
Designed in 1924, it's the museum's original building. Two additions were later commissioned — Cullinan Hall, 1958 and Brown Pavilion, 1974. The Caroline Wiess Law Building is one of only two Mies-designed museums in the world.
Grand, open galleries provide an ideal space to exhibit the museum's traveling exhibitions. It's also a multicultural showcase, housing the Arts of Asia galleries: Korean, Indonesian, Indian and Chinese. Installations of Oceanic, Pre-Columbian and sub-Saharan African artworks are permanently on view, including the Glassell Collection of African Gold: the greatest assemblage of gold objects in the world.
The Light Inside
Construction of the Audrey Jones Beck Building, offered a unique opportunity to commission site-specific art for the new space. The walk between the Beck Building and the Law Building was transformed into an art experience that explores color and space.
For the museum´s new tunnel, James Turrell created a light installation. The work turns the walls of the tunnel into vessels for conducting light.
James Turrell, The Light Inside, 1999, 2000.1. Museum commission, gift of Isabel B. and Wallace S. Wilson. © James Turrell
Lillie and hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
Praised as the most beautiful acre in Houston and widely appreciated as a haven for self-renewal, the Cullen Sculpture Garden houses more than 20 masterworks from the MFAH and other major collections.
Wander among sculptures by some of the most acclaimed artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Just as Noguchi envisioned, the works engage in a dialogue with the garden, much as visitors to the garden interact with the sculptures.
Café Express
Spend a day at the MFAH and enjoy a break at Cafe Express, conveniently located on the lower level of the Audrey Jones Beck Building.
Whether it's a power breakfast, a leisurely lunch, a pick-me-up afternoon snack, or a light dinner, Cafe Express offers the best in freshly prepared food with an artistic twist.
Drawings by Rembrandt, His Students, and Circle from the Maida and George Abrams Collection
April 15-July 8, 2012
Drawings by Rembrandt, His Students, and Circle highlights choice works from one of the finest private collections of Dutch drawings in the world, assembled over five decades by Maida and George Abrams. The exhibition features drawings by Rembrandt and also explores the role of drawing in Rembrandt’s studio and wider circle. Many of the sheets on view have never been exhibited or published.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Four Studies of Male Heads, c. 1636, brown ink and brown wash on antique laid paper, Maida and George Abrams Collection, Boston.
Modern and Contemporary Masterworks from Malba - Fundación Costantini
April 22-August 5, 2012
The MFAH hosts an exclusive loan exhibition of masterworks from one of the most important arts and cultural institutions in Latin America: Malba - Fundación Costantini in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Paintings by some of the region’s best-known artists—including Frida Kahlo, Wifredo Lam, and Diego Rivera—travel to Houston for the first time, along with the work of landmark artists new to U.S. audiences.
Xul Solar, Troncos (Trunks), 1919, watercolor on paper, Malba - Fundación Costantini, Buenos Aires.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Details
| Location: | 1001 Bissonnet Street, Museum District |
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| Website: | mfah.org |
| Phone: | (713) 639-7300 after hours (713) 639-7310 |
| Hours: | Tue-Wed, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, 12:15 p.m.-7 p.m. Closed Mondays (except federal holidays), Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day |
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| CityPASS Admission | General admission to permanent collections that comprise nearly 60,000 works of art. Includes non-ticketed special exhibitions. | ||||||||||||||||
| CityPASS Entry | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at any admission desk. | ||||||||||||||||
| Special Exhibits & Upgrades | Included with CityPASS
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| Transportation | METRORail Train: Traveling southbound, exit train at Museum District Station, walk northbound to Bissonnet/Binz, turn left to museum. |
What is CityPASS?
- Houston CityPASS is a booklet of admission tickets to Houston’s 5 best attractions. Booklets include detailed attraction information, hours, location, insider tips and a map.
- CityPASS booklets are valid for nine days beginning with the first day of use.
- CityPASS booklet holders can skip most ticket lines. (You may encounter a line when you exchange a voucher for a booklet.)
- Choose your delivery option during checkout: Print vouchers or ship booklets.
- Look inside a CityPASS booklet
How do you use CityPASS?
- Exchange your voucher for a Houston CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit. (Skip this step if you have your booklet shipped.)
- Present your booklet at each attraction for admission.
- Each attraction will tear out or scan their ticket. Please do not pull a ticket from the booklet or it will be invalid.
- An Option Ticket allows you to choose admission to one of the two attractions offered.
What’s included with CityPASS?
CityPASS includes admission to 5 Houston attractions:
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Space Center Houston
General admission to the Official Visitors Center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center including NASA Tram Tour. more
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Downtown Aquarium
General admission to Aquarium Adventure Exhibit that features 400 species of marine life. more
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
Exhibit halls general admission to one of the nation’s favorite natural science museums. more
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Houston Zoo
General admission to all exhibits including African Forest, a new 6-acre exhibit featuring chimps, rhinos, giraffes, and more. more
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The Health Museum
General admission to Houston's most interactive science learning center and the Planet You 3-D science film. more
- OPTION TICKET:
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
General admission to permanent collections that comprise nearly 60,000 works of art. Includes non-ticketed special exhibitions. more
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The Children's Museum of Houston
General admission to all 14 hands-on exhibits designed especially for kids. more
Customer Reviews — Houston CityPASS
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I loved it
posted by Sheila on May-18-2012
I bought the City Pass at the Johnson Space Center. I thought it was an excellant bargin. The CityPass paid for itself after the second musuem. We had a great time. I visit Houston every couple of years for the last 15 years. However with this pass, this was the best trip.
Great Houston Value
posted by jamesfalcon on Apr-25-2012
I really liked the CityPASS concept. Great value, I made a point of visiting more places. Especially the winter lower rate deals, NOW THEY are AMAZING! Thank You! From Saltspring Island, Canada
Everything was wonderful in our trip
posted by LYN on Apr-24-2012
Bueno somos de Costa Rica y estuvimos en el zoológico, museos, acuarios etc, conocimos la ciudad y nos encantó el orden, el aseo y los diferentes shows. La comida muy rica y quedamos con ganas de volver. El Space Center fue el único lugar del cual no salimos totalmente satisfechos, nuestras espectativas eran superiores a lo que encontramos ahí. Una experiencia maravillosa, muchas gracias por crear el Citypass para que disfrutemos de más por menos dinero. Felicidades!
MY TRIP WAS POSITIVELY AMAZING
posted by Crazyjaptraveler on Apr-15-2012
I went to Houston,TX with my AFJROTC class this whole weekend, and we all had a blast. First we went to the Houston Space Center, where we got to see things that we have never seen before. Second we went to the Houston Zoo. Lastly we went to the Downtown Aquarium, which was mind blowing, we got to touch Stingrays, see sharks, and a White Tiger! Long Story short, I would definitely recommend this trip.
Excellent way to spend vacations!
posted by diegolopezlr on Apr-10-2012
This is an excellent solution to get to know the most wanted attractions in Houston area. We had a great time in all of the attractions, no lines, no tickets, just go ahead and enter into the fun.
How to Buy
Buy now and, at checkout, choose to either have CityPASS booklets shipped to you or print vouchers. For payment, we accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover or PayPal.
Print voucher
Print your voucher at time of purchase or later by accessing the .pdf attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All vouchers must be printed. An on-screen view of your voucher, using your mobile device, will NOT be accepted at the attractions. Once printed, you take the pre-paid voucher to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet, which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed right on the voucher. Exchange vouchers within 6 months of purchase. Your CityPASS booklet's 9-day validity period will begin the day you visit the first attraction.
Ship Booklets
Having a CityPASS booklet in hand can often save you time by skipping ticket lines. We ship booklets to the continental U.S., Alaska or Hawaii, and Canada using UPS. We ship to United Kingdom using Royal Mail. Shipping costs vary by delivery type selected. You'll be shown the estimated delivery date for each shipping type during checkout. For Southern California CityPASS orders only, someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery.
Buy at an Attraction
Houston CityPASS is available for sale at all Houston CityPASS attractions for the same low price.
Price Details
Compare the cost of separate admission to each attraction to what you'd pay with CityPASS:
Save 45% off regular box office prices:
| Attractions | Adult Price | Child (3-11) | ||
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| Space Center Houston admission with NASA Tram Tour | $22.95 | $18.95 | Ages 3 & under, free | |
| Downtown Aquarium admission to Aquarium Adventure Exhibit | $10.01 | $6.77 | Ages 2-12, $6.77; Ages Ages 1 & under, free; prices include tax | |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science exhibit halls admission | $15.00 | $10.00 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
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| Houston Zoo admission | $13.00 | $9.00 | Ages 2-11, $9; Ages 1 & under, free | |
| The Health Museum admission, including a 3-D science film | $8.00 | $6.00 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
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| Museum of Fine Arts, Houston admission | $10.00 | $5.00 | Ages 5 & under, free | |
| The Children's Museum of Houston admission | $9.00 | $9.00 | Ages 1+, $9; Under age 1, free | |
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Total Combined Box Office Price:
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$29.00
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Skip Most Ticket Lines
CityPASS booklet holders can skip most ticket lines. You may encounter a line when you exchange a CityPASS voucher for a CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit. Please note: Some CityPASS attractions have longer lines during holidays.
Below, find details about how to enter each attraction as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that some lines, such as security checkpoints, are unavoidable.
| Where to enter using your CityPASS ticket | |
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| Space Center Houston | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at main entrance. |
| Downtown Aquarium | Present CityPASS booklet at the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit ticket window by entering the CityPASS line to skip main ticket line. Exchange voucher for a CityPASS booklet at the main admissions desk. |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher in the box office at the window for "Members/Corporate". |
| Houston Zoo | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at any ticket window. |
| The Health Museum | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at admission desk. |
| Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at any admission desk. |
| The Children's Museum of Houston | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the Museum Members and CityPASS Guests check-in desk. |
FAQs
Find answers to questions most frequently asked about Houston CityPASS below. Click on the questions to show or hide answers.
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How do I know if Houston CityPASS is a good deal for me?
You'd get your money's worth even if you only visited three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself. Price Details displays CityPASS prices right next to full attraction admission prices and the extras you get with CityPASS. You can tell at a glance if the price and value are right for you — even if you don't visit every attraction.
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When does the 9 day booklet validity period begin?
If you purchase today, you may begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2014. Exchange vouchers for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months from date-of-purchase.
Houston CityPASS tickets are valid for one-time use within nine consecutive calendar days. The first attraction you visit stamps or scans your booklet to activate the booklet's nine-day validity period. For example, if you visit the Space Center Houston on Monday, you have the rest of that day, plus the following eight days to use the other four tickets in your booklet.
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Are there ever any blackout dates for using CityPASS?
No, there are no black-out dates associated with using CityPASS. You're welcome use your CityPASS anytime within regular attraction operating hours. Please note that some attractions may periodically close all or a portion of their attraction for private events or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the attractions directly to verify availability during your travel dates.
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What is an option ticket?
Houston CityPASS includes two option tickets. One gives you the choice to visit either Houston Zoo OR he Health Museum. The other gives you the choice to visit either Museum of Fine Arts, Houston OR The Children's Museum of Houston. No need to decide between them now – choose when you get there.
Don't miss this - your booklet contains a coupon for a special CityPASS savings to use at the attraction you don't visit using your option ticket.
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What do I do if my child is younger than the CityPASS child ticket price range?
Houston child booklets are priced for ages 3-11. Children under age 3 may be eligible for free or discounted admission at some attractions, however, you are often required to stand in line with them to secure a free child’s ticket. You may save money, but you will spend time in ticket lines.
See Price Details to decide whether CityPASS is a good choice for your child. Your family’s vacation experience may be improved by zipping past main ticket lines to the CityPASS entrance — even if it costs you a few extra dollars.
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What is a voucher and how do I use it?
A voucher is a one-page document that you print at the time of purchase or later by accessing the .pdf attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All vouchers must be printed; attractions will not accept an on-screen view of your voucher, using your mobile device. (At check out, you also have the option to have actual booklets shipped to you by UPS.)
Once printed, you take the pre-paid voucher to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed on the voucher. Keep in mind that you may encounter a ticket line when exchanging your voucher.
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Do I skip every line with Houston CityPASS?
The Skip the Lines tab tells you how to enter each attraction with a CityPASS booklet in hand and with a voucher to — if possible — avoid the main ticket line. We've also printed brief instructions on each ticket in your booklet to remind you where to go. Also, each attraction displays signs indicating where CityPASS ticket holders go to present their ticket booklets to avoid most entrance ticket lines. Keep in mind that these are the most-popular attractions in Houston and there may be lines in summer, on weekends and holidays.
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How do I know when attractions open/close and where I should start?
Planning is easier when you see all the attractions' locations and hours in one place. Click on Attraction Details to find the Location & Hours tab and more attraction information tabs designed to help you plan your trip.
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How do I buy a CityPASS if I live outside the U.S., Canada or U.K.?
International buyers will find the print-at-home voucher purchase their most efficient solution. If you prefer to wait until arrival, you will find booklets available for the same low price at every participating CityPASS attraction.
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Is it safe to buy a CityPASS from private sellers on Ebay, Craig's List or other similar entities?
CityPASS does not endorse or support the purchase of CityPASS products from eBay, Craig’s List or directly from any individual. In the event that you purchase stolen or invalid CityPASS products, CityPASS will be unable to offer any compensation
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How does shipping work for citypass.com orders?
We ship to continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii via UPS. Orders placed prior to 12:01 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday-Friday, will be shipped the same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays will ship the next business day. Someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery. The following rates apply for a U.S. shipment of 1-14 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:
UPS Ground (Continental U.S.) $10.00 UPS 2-Day (Continental U.S.) $13.50 UPS Next Day Air Saver (Continental U.S.) $15.50 UPS 2-Day (Hawaii) $24.00 UPS 2-Day (Alaska) $25.50 Canada
We ship to Canada via UPS. Orders placed prior to 12:01 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday-Friday, will be shipped the same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays will ship the next business day. Someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery. The following rates apply for a Canadian shipment of 1-14 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:
UPS Standard $22.75 UPS Worldwide Express Saver $31.50 United Kingdom
United Kingdom (U.K.) orders are fulfilled within the U.K. and are sent via Royal Mail. Orders placed prior to 11 a.m., Monday-Friday will ship that same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will ship on Monday, save for bank holidays. Note: Royal Mail will deliver to post boxes; signatures may be required for residential or commercial delivery. The following rates apply for a U.K. shipment of 1-4 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:
Royal Mail $14.00 All Other Shipping Destinations
Shipping to other destinations is not presently offered. You may purchase an e-ticket online now, print it, and exchange it for a booklet at the first participating CityPASS attraction you visit. If you prefer, wait until you arrive in the city to purchase. You will pay the same low price when you buy at any participating CityPASS attraction.
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How long does it take to receive a CityPASS by UPS? Can I track it?
You will select UPS shipping when you purchase CityPASS online, with options for delivery timing. An expected date of arrival is provided for each shipping method. By end-of-day (or first business day after weekend orders), you will receive an e-mail from UPS with a tracking number.
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Will you ship CityPASS booklets to a hotel?
CityPASS booklets purchased online in advance of travel may be directed to home, office or hotel addresses in the U.S. or Canada. We recommend that you alert the hotel to your expected delivery when you confirm your reservation.
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Can I substitute or subtract an attraction ticket?
CityPASS is a well-researched collection of the most popular and loved attractions in Atlanta and the attraction line-up may not be altered. You'll save money with CityPASS even if you only visit three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself Price Details.
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What is your return policy?
CityPASS offers a full refund, within 365 days from date of purchase from citypass.com, on unused CityPASS booklets with all tickets attached or vouchers that have not been redeemed.
Partially- or fully-used CityPASS booklets are non-refundable. No refunds or exchanges will be provided for any portion of an activated CityPASS booklet.
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When does my CityPASS expire?
Voucher: Exchange vouchers for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months of purchase.
Booklet: If you have a previously-purchased CityPASS booklet, look at the inside cover to find the expiration date of your booklet. Purchase today and begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2014.
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What do I do if my CityPASS is lost or stolen?
Think of a CityPASS booklet like cash in your pocket. If lost or stolen, no refund or replacement is possible.
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What about discounts for seniors, military, students or groups?
CityPASS is already a deeply discounted collection of tickets, with significant savings for all ages and interests. In fact, CityPASS is more attractively priced than A.A.R.P. or other comparable offers. Further discounts are not available.
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As the fourth largest city in the United States, Houston is a leader in business, healthcare, entertainment, the arts, and more. METRO's seamless bus and rail services help residents and visitors alike enjoy what this great city has to offer.
METRO Fares: $1.00 - $3.50. Discounts for students, seniors & disabled.
For schedule and other information, call METROLine at 713-635-4000 or visit ridemetro.org.
| Attraction Transportation Information | |
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| Space Center Houston | Driving: Space Center Houston is just 25 miles south of downtown Houston, located south of Hobby Airport. Take I-45 South, exit NASA Parkway and follow the signs. |
| Downtown Aquarium | METRORail Train: Traveling northbound (Fannin North), exit the train at Preston & Main. Walk west on Preston to Bagby. |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | METRORail Train: Traveling southbound (Fannin South), exit train at Museum District Station. Walk southbound along Fannin to Hermann Drive, turn right on Hermann to museum. |
| Houston Zoo | METRORail Train: Two MetroRail stations serve Houston Zoo and Hermann Park: Herman Park/Rice U Station at Fannin and Sunset or the Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo Station on Fannin between North MacGregor and Ross Sterling. Exit train and follow Hermann Park Trail around the lake to the front entry plaza of the Houston Zoo. METROBus: Take #1 Hospital bus to Fannin/Main Street exit. Follow Hermann Park Trail around the lake to the front entry plaza of the Houston Zoo. |
| The Health Museum | METRORail Train: Traveling southbound (Fannin South), exit train at Museum District Station and walk 2 blocks south to Hermann Drive, then turn left on Hermann to the museum. |
| Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | METRORail Train: Traveling southbound, exit train at Museum District Station, walk northbound to Bissonnet/Binz, turn left to museum. |
| The Children's Museum of Houston | METRORail Train: Traveling southbound (Fannin South), exit train at Museum District Station. Walk northbound to Bissonnet/Binz St., turn right and walk 5 blocks to museum. |