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Visitors to Houston are often surprised by the quality of the city's museums, which offer world-class collections and temporary exhibits that rival those on both coasts. But locals also deserve a ...

Five local museums are participating in a national program to bring more diversity and inclusion to their governing boards. The American Alliance of Museums is behind the initiative, which aims to ...

Two Houston area museums with international reputations have taken on major expansion projects, which will — among other things — contribute to the changing architecture in Houston’s museum district.

Houston is the perfect destination for science lovers and is home to some of the best fun museums for children that blend hands-on science with play. From toddlers to tweens, the city’s museums are ...

As recession-hammered museums across the nation cut budgets and payrolls, two of the city’s most popular museums — Children’s Museum of Houston and the Houston Museum of Natural Science — are pushing ...

Art that pushes the limits of acceptability can be an important measure of a tolerant democracy. Scandals over several recent high-profile artworks ignited furious debates about cultural sensitivities ...

Social distancing mandates have forced Houston’s internationally recognized museums to close their doors to the public, putting immense pressure on their already tight budgets. However, most local ...