Founded in 1987, HMD has played a vital role in Houston’s commerce, creativity, and innovation. Our members include 21 institutions that range widely in terms of size, scope, and focus area—engaging audiences through art, history, science, spirituality, and much more. Though we share a leafy 9-square-mile neighborhood in central Houston, our reach extends far beyond.
Individually, we curate acclaimed programming and exhibitions in our respective disciplines—yet we are bound by a common purpose: to champion Houston as a global hub for creative and intellectual expression.
HMD is not only a destination; we’re a collective coalition.
Moody Center for the Arts/ James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyspace at the Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion, Rice University
As a collective, we defy tidy
categories and resist uniformity.
Houston Museum of African American Culture/ "GODBODY" Show by Johnny Floyd (special exhibit)
We are art.
Holocaust Museum Houston/ Danish Rescue Boat
We are history.
Houston Museum of Natural Science/ King Tut’s Tomb
Discovery Experience (special exhibit)
We are science.
Rothko Chapel/ Broken Obelisk by Barnett Newman
We are contemplative;
we are rowdy.
We are large;
we are small.
Children's Museum Houston/ CyberChase: The Chase is On! (special exhibit)
We are seasoned; we are fresh;
we don’t look or think alike.
We are many; we are varied—but we share a singular vision, grounded in fervent devotion and unbridled enthusiasm:
Our Vision
To celebrate Houston’s arts and culture and herald our city’s vibrancy far and wide.
Houston Museum District
PO Box 66087
Houston, Texas 77266
contact@houstonmuseumdistrict.org
832.668.4410
As a nonprofit collective, we serve as a dynamic network and spotlight for our member institutions—raising visibility around their offerings, advocating on their behalf, and collaborating with others to augment their cumulative impact. For detailed information about HMD member institutions or to contact them directly, please visit their respective websites.