Passes and museums
The best Houston CityPASS and museum passes
The CityPASS for five big sights including Space Center Houston, and an 11-museum pass for 1 or 3 days. Here is which pass pays off, with honest advice on whether it really saves you money, what it does not cover, and whether there is enough to see at each stop.
See our 2 picks
The Houston CityPASS is worth it if you will visit at least four of its seven attractions within 9 days. It costs $82 for adults on CityPASS's own site, or from €73 here. You pick 5 of 7, such as the Space Center, zoo and aquarium. For museums only, a 1- or 3-day pass covers 11 museums from €36, but not the Space Center or the Museum of Fine Arts.
Our 2 picks for Houston city passes
One pass for the big sights, one for museums only. Both show free cancellation on GetYourGuide.
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from €73 per person Our top pick 9 days from first use 4.6 (267) reviews on GetYourGuide
Houston CityPASS: 5 of 7 big sights
One mobile pass in the CityPASS app for 5 of 7 attractions, one entry each. It is valid for 9 days from your first visit and must be used within a year of buying it.
Best for First-timers who want Space Center Houston
Check availability: Houston CityPASS: 5 of 7 big sights on GetYourGuide - from €36 per person
11 museums
Museum pass
1 or 3 days 3.9 (17) reviews on GetYourGuide
1- or 3-day pass for 11 museums
General admission to 11 museums, among them the natural science museum, the Children's Museum, Holocaust Museum Houston, the Health Museum and Lone Star Flight Museum. One visit per museum, and no special exhibitions.
Best for Museum fans on a budget
Check availability: 1- or 3-day pass for 11 museums on GetYourGuide
Houston city passes compared
| Tour | From | Duration | What it covers | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston CityPASS: 5 of 7 big sights | €73 per person | 9 days from first use | Space Center, zoo, aquarium, 4 more (pick 5) | First-timers who want Space Center Houston | The only pass with Space Center Houston, rated 4.6 from 267 reviews. |
| 1- or 3-day pass for 11 museums | €36 per person | 1 or 3 days | 11 museums, no Space Center | Museum fans on a budget | The cheapest pass, from €36. Its 17 reviews rate it lower than the CityPASS, so check its museum list first. |
Houston CityPASS: 5 of 7 big sights
€73 per person9 days from first use 4.6 (267)
Details
- What it covers
- Space Center, zoo, aquarium, 4 more (pick 5)
- Who it suits
- First-timers who want Space Center Houston
- Why we picked it
- The only pass with Space Center Houston, rated 4.6 from 267 reviews.
1- or 3-day pass for 11 museums
€36 per person1 or 3 days 3.9 (17)
Details
- What it covers
- 11 museums, no Space Center
- Who it suits
- Museum fans on a budget
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest pass, from €36. Its 17 reviews rate it lower than the CityPASS, so check its museum list first.
- Both are passes, not tours: you visit on your own.
- Neither includes transport.
- Both offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 27 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Houston CityPASS attractions: pick 5 of 7
The CityPASS lets you pick 5 of these 7 attractions. Pick the five you will enjoy most, not the five that cost most.
- Space Center Houston
- Houston Zoo
- Downtown Aquarium
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Kemah Boardwalk
- Children's Museum Houston
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
What the pass does not cover
It does not cover Space Center Houston's Mission Control tour, which costs extra. It does not cover the aquarium's rides either, which cost $5.25 to $7.25 each.
Parking is extra everywhere: $10 plus a fee at the Space Center, $15 at the aquarium and $30 at the natural science museum's garage.
The 11-museum pass skips special exhibitions.
Two stops in one day
The zoo is on Hermann Park Drive, and the natural science museum's garage is on the same road. So you can do two pass stops in one day around Hermann Park.
Does the Houston CityPASS really save money?
Yes, from the fourth stop. Three attractions with clear adult prices cost $80.94 to $90.94 together. That is about the price of the pass.
So the pass pays off once you add a fourth stop. With only three, buy single tickets.
The zoo sets its price by date, so check Houston Zoo prices for your day before you count it in.
| Attraction | Adult price |
|---|---|
| Space Center Houston (online, by date) | $29.95–$39.95 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | $25 |
| Downtown Aquarium (All Day Adventure Pass) | $25.99 |
| These three together | $80.94–$90.94 |
| Houston CityPASS (adult, 5 of 7) | $82 |
CityPASS Houston price for adults and kids
On CityPASS's own site, the pass costs $82 for adults (12+) and $72 for children (3–11). Here it starts from €73, with free cancellation.
Houston CityPASS or military discounts?
Check military discounts first. The aquarium takes $2 off for up to four passes. The zoo takes 50% off for up to five guests.
The Museum of Fine Arts says active military get in free with ID. We did not find a CityPASS military offer.
How a Houston CityPASS ticket works
You get mobile tickets in the CityPASS app. The app also makes reservations where an attraction needs one.
Each ticket is good for one entry. The 9 days start at your first visit.
If you skip a child ticket for an infant, some attractions still charge a child price.
Our Houston CityPASS review: who it suits
The CityPASS suits a first visit with kids. Space Center Houston, the zoo, the aquarium and the natural science museum make a strong set of four.
It does not suit a short trip. If you only have a day or two, buy single tickets.
The 11-museum pass suits museum fans who skip the Space Center. Many museums are free on Thursdays, so plan around that day.
Tips for the Houston CityPASS
Count your stops first
Write down the attractions you really want. Four or more within 9 days: buy the pass. Three or fewer: buy single tickets.
Use Thursdays
The Museum of Fine Arts is free on Thursdays for its permanent collections. The Children's Museum is free on Thursday evenings with a reservation.
Book Space Center entry early
Space Center Houston uses timed entry. Reserve your time in the CityPASS app once you have the pass.
Budget for parking
No pass covers parking. It costs $10 to $30 per stop.
Houston CityPASS: questions and answers
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Sources (9), facts checked on 27 October 2026
- CityPASS: Houston
- Space Center Houston: visitor information
- Houston Museum of Natural Science: visit
- Downtown Aquarium: ticket info
- Downtown Aquarium: know before you go
- Houston Zoo: prices and discounts
- Houston Zoo: directions and parking
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: hours and admission
- Children's Museum Houston: Free Family Night
Written by the Best Travel Destinations editorial team.