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5 Days in Houston: A Journey of Art, History, and Adventure

natalia fuentez

natalia fuentez

20 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Houston, TX, where art, history, and excitement await. Discover world-class museums, explore beautiful gardens, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this dynamic city. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Houston

Day 1Artistic Delights at The Menil Collection and Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
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$0

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$ 7

The Menil Collection
Nearly 19,000 pieces of art & artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the present in a historic space.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Long-standing museum with revolving exhibitions of modern art, as well as programs & talks.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2A Glimpse into History at Holocaust Museum Houston and Tranquility at McGovern Centennial Gardens
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$75

Holocaust Museum Houston
This somber museum documents the Holocaust through exhibits of artifacts, photographs & film.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$75
8 - 12 min

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McGovern Centennial Gardens
An 8-acre site featuring themed gardens, a sculpture promenade & a 30-foot mount with city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 3Fun and Learning at Children's Museum Houston and Houston Museum of Natural Science
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$232

Children's Museum Houston
Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$75
6 - 9 min

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Houston Museum of Natural Science
Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$156
Day 4Dive into the World of Art at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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$94

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$94
Day 5Quirky Wonders at Art Car Museum, Nature's Beauty at Buffalo Bayou Park, and Underwater Adventures at Downtown Aquarium
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$157

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$ 13

Art Car Museum
Museum of elaborately decorated cars & contemporary art with a scrap-metal & chrome exterior.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$31
7 - 9 min

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Buffalo Bayou Park
Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Downtown Aquarium
Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$125

Budget breakdown: $575 In total

Activities & Food:$557
Transport:$19