Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center, brings the excitement of space exploration to life with interactive exhibits, real spacecraft, and hands-on experiences. Get up close with a moon rock, see spacesuits worn by astronauts, and explore the history of human spaceflight through engaging films and artifacts. Don’t miss the tram tour—it takes you behind the scenes to Mission Control, where NASA guided Apollo missions and still oversees the International Space Station. You’ll also stop by the Astronaut Training Facility and Rocket Park, home to a massive Saturn V rocket, one of the most powerful ever built.

Once the temporary retreat and later home to decorated Roman Emperor Hadrian, Villa Adriana dates back millennia when it was conceived as an 'ideal city' with baths, pools, fountains, and lush gardens. The structure combined elements of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian influences. Since 1999, Villa Adriana has been on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston is a must-see for art lovers, featuring a diverse collection that spans everything from ancient masterpieces to contemporary works. The expansive museum includes two main gallery buildings, a tranquil sculpture garden, and even a movie theater for art house films.

The Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre stands as one of the world's largest museum complexes, a sprawling institution dedicated to science, history and the arts. It houses six distinct museums under one vast roof: the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Space Museum, Arabic Islamic Science Museum and a Fine Arts Centre. The six museums are housed in a series of interconnected buildings, surrounded by extensive gardens, plazas and public squares. With over 22 galleries and 3,000 interactive exhibits, it offers an immersive, educational experience designed to engage all ages.