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    Contemporary Arts Museum

    Presenting regional, national and international art of the last 40 years.
    Address: 5216 Montrose Blvd. Houston  TX  77006-6598
    Telephone 1 713 284-8250 
     

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    American Cowboy Museum

    Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the contributions of African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and women to the culture and history of the West.
    Address: 11822 Almeda Rd Houston  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 713 433-4441 
     

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    Czech Cultural Center Houston

    This facility promotes Czech and Slovak culture and heritage through lectures, concerts, exhibits, events and education. A museum, geneology research facilities and a library are located on-site.
    Address: 4920 San Jacinto St Houston  TX  USA  77004
    Telephone 1 713 528-2060 
     

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    Lawndale Art Center

    Contemporary art museum with an emphasis on works by local artists. Open Monday to Saturday.
    Address: 4912 Main Street Houston  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 713 528-5858 
     

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    Houston Fire Museum

    Group tours are available by appointment at the Houston Fire Museum, open Tuesday through Saturday. Children enjoy the interactive firehouse area equipped with miniature bunker coats and helmets.
    Address: 2403 Milam Street Houston  TX  USA  77006
    Telephone 1 713 524-2526 
     

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    The John C. Freeman Weather Museum

    The Freeman Weather Museum has interactive educational exhibits for climate, tornados, hurricanes and floods. Visitors can make their own weather forecast and take it home on DVD. The museum is located at the Weather Research Center.
    Address: 5104 Caroline Street Houston  TX  USA  77004
    Send an Email Send an Email (2) Telephone 1 713 529-3076 
     

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    The Museum of Printing History

    This museum collects and exhibits artefacts relating to the history of printing and printmaking. The museum's collection includes antique machinery, papyrus fragments, posters, miniature books, private press books and fine art prints.
    Address: 1324 W Clay St Houston  TX  USA  77019
    Telephone 1 713 522-4652 
     

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    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

    Dedicated to the process, product and history of craft, the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft hosts a dynamic display of fiber, glass, metal, wood and clay objects. Open Tuesday through Sunday.
    Address: 4848 Main Street Houston  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 713 529-4848 
     

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    Holocaust Museum Houston

    This education and memorial center remembers the thousands that died during the holocaust in WWII. Permanent exhibits are informative and sensitive. There are a variety of interesting visiting exhibits that explore the events through photographs, art and rare artefacts. Open daily.
    Address: 5401 Caroline Street Houston  TX
    Telephone 1 713 942-8000 
     

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    Museum of Fine Arts

    A comprehensive museum with art from the antiquated past to the present.
    Address: 1001 Bissonnet (at Main) Houston  TX  77005
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 713 639-7300 
     

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    National Museum of Funeral History

    Dedicated to the history of funeral history, the museum has an interesting array of artifacts from America and the world. Displays showcase such items as solid glass caskets and a German funeral coach from 1860.
    Address: 415 Barren Springs Drive Houston  TX  USA  77090
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 281 876-3063 
     

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    Houston Maritime Museum

    Providing insight into maritime history, this museum offers historic ship models, a collection of navigation instruments and many other nautical items.
    Address: 2204 Dorrington St Houston  TX  USA  77030
    Telephone 1 713 666-1910 
     

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    The Children's Museum of Houston

    Adults and children alike will delight in 14 fun interactive exhibits. Experience Mexico, make scientific discoveries or create giant bubbles. The over 500,000 visitors a year are proof of the museum's popularity. Open Tuesday to Sunday, and Mondays that fall on long weekends.
    Address: 1500 Binz St Houston  TX
    Telephone 1 713 522-1138 
     

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    1940 Air Terminal Museum

    An example of classic art deco airport architechture, this terminal served Houston during the golden age of flight. Now a museum, the building houses a variety of exhibits pertaining to the history of aviation.
    Address: 8325 Travelair St Houston  TX  USA  77061
    Telephone 1 713 454-1940 
     

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    Museum of Houston Heritage

    Exhibits at the Museum of Houston Heritage include paintings, early and rare Texas furniture and cut glass. The museum also features a replica of the 1878 Duncan General Store from Egypt, Texas. The museum is located in Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston.
    Address: 1100 Bagby Street Houston  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 713 655-1912 
     

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    Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum

    This museum is the only one in the western hemisphere that can boast to contain a 13th-Century Byzantine fresco. The fresco, smuggled out of Cyprus in the 1980s, was retrieved and restored in the United States. Today, the fresco is on long-term loan from Cyprus and is displayed in a special chapel. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
    Address: 4011 Yupon St Houston  TX  USA  77006
    Telephone 1 713 521-3990 
     

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    Museum of Health and Medical Science

    Presenting a Texas sized view of the human body from the inside.
    Address: 1515 Hermann Drive Houston  TX  77004
    Telephone 1 713 521-1515 
     

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    The Menil Collection

    Features an impressive collection of works by John and Dominique de Menil. Art on display are always changing, with only a few on display at one time. Doing so relieves visitors of 'museum fatigue', allowing them to relax and contemplate a few pictures each visit. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
    Address: 1515 Sul Ross Street Houston  TX
    Telephone 1 713 525-9400 
     

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    Houston Museum of Natural Science

    This exciting museum encompasses several facilities including an IMAX, Planetarium and a Butterfly Center. Along with permanent exhibits, the museum also features temporary shows. Open daily.
    Address: One Hermann Circle Drive Houston  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 713 639-4629