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Opening days in Houston: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 9 top attractions in Houston with known opening hours, 1 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Saturday in Houston
0 closed · 9 open
Closed on Saturday
Nothing closes on Saturday — all 9 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Saturday
- Space Center Houston10:00–18:00
- Houston Museum of Natural Science9:00–17:30
- Houston Zoo9:00–17:00
- Museum of Fine Arts11:00–18:00
- Discovery Green6:00–23:00Open late
- Buffalo Bayou Park6:00–23:00Open late
- Houston Arboretum and Nature Center7:00–19:30
- Downtown Aquarium10:00–22:00Open late
- The Galleria10:00–21:00Open late
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Center Houston | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | 9–16:30 | 9–19:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 |
| Houston Zoo | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | ✕ | ✕ | 11–17 | 11–21 | 11–21 | 11–18 | 12:30–18 |
| Discovery Green | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 |
| Buffalo Bayou Park | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 |
| Houston Arboretum and Nature Center | 7–19:30 | 7–19:30 | 7–19:30 | 7–19:30 | 7–19:30 | 7–19:30 | 7–19:30 |
| Downtown Aquarium | 10–20:30 | 10–20:30 | 10–20:30 | 10–20:30 | 10–22 | 10–22 | 10–20:30 |
| The Galleria | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 12–19 |
Open late in Houston
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Museum of Fine ArtsOpen late until 21:00 on Thu and Fri
- Discovery GreenOpen late until 23:00 on every day
- Buffalo Bayou ParkOpen late until 23:00 on every day
- Downtown AquariumOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- The GalleriaOpen late until 21:00 on Fri and Sat
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Houston closed on Monday?
Some are. 1 of the 9 top sights in Houston with known hours close on Monday: Museum of Fine Arts. The other 8 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Houston?
On Sunday, 9 of the 9 top sights in Houston are open: Space Center Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo, Museum of Fine Arts, Discovery Green, Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, Downtown Aquarium and 1 more.
Which attractions in Houston are open every day?
8 top sights in Houston are open all seven days: Space Center Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo, Discovery Green, Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, Downtown Aquarium, The Galleria.
Which sights in Houston are open late?
Museum of Fine Arts, Discovery Green, Buffalo Bayou Park, Downtown Aquarium, The Galleria stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-05-09). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (America/Chicago).
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