Get Around with Ease in a Charter Bus
With so much waiting to be explored in Houston, don’t let the daunting task of organizing your group in a new city stop you from experiencing it all. Instead of taking multiple cars, worrying about parking, or relying on rideshare options that can leave you waiting long periods for transportation, rent a charter bus to make sure your entire group arrives together.
Sit back and relax while your experienced charter bus driver handles the logistics for you, allowing you to focus on which museum you want to explore first while enjoying amenities that can include WiFi, reclining seats, power outlets, and more. Your reservation specialist can match you with a bus to fit your group’s size, with options ranging from an 18-person minibus to buses that can hold a group of over 50. Call us today at 713-344-0553 to get a free quote!
Houston's Art Museums
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Address: 5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: 713-284-8250
Founded in 1948 by a small group of Houstonians, the Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston presents exhibits of modern art pieces from both well-known artists and emerging talent from around the globe. The minimalist stainless steel building houses six to eight different exhibitions every year, with themes focusing on the questions surrounding modern life. CAMH also offers group ticket packages, matching you with a dedicated tour guide to provide background to the art installations.
Houston Center for Photography
Address: 1441 West Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: 713-529-4755
The Houston Center for Photography is a free art gallery exhibiting the best in contemporary photography. With rotating exhibits ranging from feminist fashion photography to conceptual photography from around Texas, the unique displays will keep you wanting more. The center also offers over 300 photography classes and workshops every year at their learning center, allowing you to be a part of the art.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Address: 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 713-639-7300
Home to almost 70,000 art pieces, the Museum of Fine Arts is one of the largest art galleries in the U.S. The permanent installations include exhibits on American Painting & Sculpture, Arts of Asia, Latin American Art, and many more. You can also catch one of their impressive rotating exhibitions, often featuring the artwork of world-renowned artists. Consider booking a group tour, which includes a one-hour guided tour on the topic of your choice, as well as all-day admission to the museum.
Culture and History Museums
Houston Museum of African American Culture
Address: 4807 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-526-1015
With a goal to explore and communicate the African American experience in both a historical and modern context, the HMAAC operates as a catalyst of cultural discovery for people from all walks of life. The museum presents a mix of engaging educational exhibits and thought-provoking programming and is always free to visit.
Czech Center Museum Houston
Address: 490 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-528-2060
The Czech Center Museum Houston highlights communities that came to America to be free of tyrannical societies. Centering around the experience of Czechs and Slovaks in the U.S., the museum houses a collection of music, art, and other cultural artifacts that act as educational assets based on authentic immigrant stories.
Holocaust Museum Houston
Address: 5401 Caroline Str, Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-942-8000
Started in 1996 by a Houston resident and Holocaust survivor, the Holocaust Museum Houston is the fourth-largest Holocaust museum and memorial in the United States. The museum features four permanent galleries containing poems, artwork, and films from victims; two rotating exhibitions; a full research library; and a large outdoor amphitheater. The museum offers free guided tours, as well as docent-led tours for large groups.
Asia Society Texas Center
Address: 1370 Southmore Blvd. Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-496-9901
The Asia Society Texas Center offers a multi-faceted approach to educating the community on Asian-American culture. Featuring two to three rotating exhibits, musical performances, cultural festivals and more, this museum and community center has something for everyone in your group to enjoy.
Educational Museums
Children’s Museum Houston
Address: 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-522-1138
One of Houston’s premier attractions, the Children’s Museum is packed full of hands-on activities for your kids. Whether they’re testing their endurance on a high-energy obstacle course or working hard on a guided science experiment at the Genius Station, it's impossible to be bored with so much to explore. The museum also has a large parking deck, making charter bus parking a breeze.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Address: 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-639-4629
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is a launching pad for scientific discovery. Visit the 16 permanent exhibits to learn about topics including dinosaurs, chemistry, Texas wildlife, and more. If you’re interested in astronomy, the newly upgraded Burke Baker planetarium allows you to explore space in a fully immersive way. The Cockrell Butterfly Center is another can’t-miss attraction, allowing you to enter the live habitat of 1,500 butterflies located in a breathtaking three-story glass observatory. Discounted group ticket packages are available for groups of over ten people, just be sure to book your trip two weeks in advance!
Activities in Hermann Park
Spanning 445 acres, Hermann Park is an outdoor oasis that attracts over six million visitors every year. Whether you want to run along the Marvin Taylor Trail or hop on a pedal boat and venture out onto McGovern lake, the park offers its own set of attractions for visitors to enjoy.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Address: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 832-487-7102
The Miller Outdoor Theatre is a performance venue that hosts annual seasons of jaw-dropping productions, including popular musicals, dramatic plays, and concerts, that are all free to the public. Pack a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a high-caliber show in nature.
Houston Zoo
Address: 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-533-6500
Home to more than 6,000 animals, the Houston Zoo inside Hermann Park combines exciting wildlife with educational activities, making it fun for the whole family. Its exhibits include a sea lion habitat, a primate enclosure, an amphibian house, and more. If you have more than 20 people in your group, purchase discounted tickets here!
Plan Your Trip with Longhorn Charter Bus Today
After you choose which of these awesome attractions you want to visit, it’s time to book your transportation. Call us today at 713-344-0553 to reserve your personal charter bus. Our reservation specialists are available 24/7 to provide a free, no-obligation quote based on your needs. Need more for your itinerary? Check out our other Houston travel guides for more trip inspiration.
