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City: Houston | Region: Gulf Coast
In one of Houston's most scenic areas, the Museum District is home to 15 institutions, restaurants and beautiful green spaces such as Hermann Park. The Mecom Fountain and the Sam Houston statue are must sees. Museums in the area include:
Byzantine Fresco Chapel
Children's Museum of Houston
Contemporary Arts Museum
Holocaust Museum Houston
Houston Garden Center
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Burke Baker Planetarium
Cockrell Butterfly Center
The Cullen Sculpture Garden
Lillie and Roy Cullen Gallery of Earth Science
Wortham IMAX Theatre
Houston Zoo
John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science
Japanese Garden
Menil Museum
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Rothko Chapel