Kid-friendly museums in and around Houston
Which museums are best for kids?
The Houstin area has great kid-friendly museums, both those designed specifically for kids and those that are family-friendly. Museums are GREAT places to expand horizons, inspire, ignite curiosity, dazzle the senses, and spend a few hours taking it all in. Some are hands-on, some have delicious restaurants, most have gift shops, and ALL are excited for you and your family to pay them a visit! Check out our Big List of area museums below.
If there is an attraction that we have missed in our list below, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Additional Resources:
Tips For Visiting A Not-Necessarily-For-Kids Museum
7 Tips For Visiting Art Museums With Kids
Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts exists to provide direct, first-hand access to original works of art, and to offer outstanding educational and public programming. With new exhibitions every spring, summer, and fall, there’s always something new at the Pearl! Summers are designed with families in mind, featuring exhibitions that appeal to the kid in everyone. The museum also offers classes through its School of Art; summer art camps; preschool Art Start; Family Days and more. Located at 6815 Cypresswood Drive in Spring, the Pearl’s smaller size makes it very accessible for families. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is free.
