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Like Houston itself, the Crowne Plaza hotel in downtown Houston is a showcase of modern delights. From downtown Houston, TX hotel rooms featuring free high-speed Internet, upscale bath amenities, and our sophisticated Sleep Advantage® Program to outstanding amenities like a complimentary area shuttle and 24-hour fitness center, we go beyond other Houston, Texas hotels to ensure your comfort and peace of mind. One of the unexpected Houston, Texas attractions for first time visitors is our robust museum district. One trip to these remarkable institutions and you'll discover why Houston is so much more than a business town.
The Health Museum
When they say "larger than life" at The Houston Health Museum, they mean it. The Amazing Body Pavilion, the centerpiece exhibit, offers an incredible look into the workings of the human body with over sixty video kiosks and hands-on activities featuring oversized organ and body models. Walk inside an eyeball to learn how they let us see, study a ten-foot-tall brain to learn about memory, and check out vocal chords in action. It's the ultimate Houston, Texas family vacation.
Houston Contemporary Arts Museum
This always-exciting art museum, only minutes from our downtown Houston, TX hotel, has been doing things a little differently ever since opening in 1948. Unlike most art museums, the Houston Contemporary Arts Museum doesn't maintain a collection but rather hosts only temporary exhibits all year long. This means there's always something new to see whenever you go, and with so little upkeep, it also means they can offer admission for less. In fact, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is completely free, so there's no reason to miss out.
Lawndale Art Center
Like the Houston Contemporary Arts Museum, the Lawndale Art Center keeps the exhibitions moving so there is always something new to see. Located in the Houston Museum District in an unmistakable Art Deco building, the Lawndale plays host to four stunning galleries at any one time, featuring the work of over 500 local and regional artists throughout the year. If visiting in late October, don't miss a chance to visit the Día de Los Muertos exhibit, an annual favorite for the last 20 years.
Museum of Fine Arts
One of the most exciting museums in Houston, Texas is just a quick trip from our downtown Houston hotel. The Houston Museum of Fine Arts is a must-see for art lovers. From exuberant modern pieces to those that reach the very edges of antiquity, the Houston MFA presents an exhaustive study of art, decorative art, and sculpture across the ages. The museum is located in Houston's Museum District in a complex of five buildings, three of which house the current galleries while the other two serve as art schools. |
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