Learn about the the historical, linguistic, scientific and artistic influence of Hispanic culture in the United States at the Institute of Hispanic Culture. Events include Fridays at the Movies, Day of the Hispanic World and the Mexican Film Festival.
Indulge and learn about wine at The Tasting Room Wine Cafe, known as a comfortable place to get serious about wine. Includes a wine bar, wine retail store and gourmet café.
Take a walk through a giant replica of the human body, watch real organ dissections and more at The Health Museum, located in the Texas Medical Center, the largest center of its kind in the U.S. Experience hands-on interactive educational exhibits and attractions, and the 3-D "Planet You" that tells the story of the microscopic creatures that live on our skin and inside of our bodies. Additional museum exhibits include: real organ dissections; obesity prevention and nutritional awareness; science mini-classes and mini-med schools; the McGovern 4D Theater; the Sue Trammell Whitfield Gallery; seasonal exhibits; and learning centers.
Find out what all the fuss is about. Join the 2.1 million visitors who pass through the gates each March for the 20-day Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo™. Saddle up and get ready for a wild ride with rodeo champs and entertainment superstars. The event has attracted heavyweights like George Strait, Faith Hill, Beyonce, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.