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The Menil Collection Art Museum holds over 19,000 pieces of art that are displayed in the main building and often switched around several other types of art collected from the 1940s. The collection is significant in its European art, including paintings by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. The permanent collection highlights Arts of Africa, the Americas and the Pacific Northwest, the Ancient World, the Pacific Islands, Drawing, Medieval and Byzantine, Modern and Contemporary, Surrealism, and the permanent installation entitled Witnesses.

Explore Houston’s streets and public green spaces with Howdy H-Town’s friendly and enthusiastic excursion, where fun and informative tours are the best way to explore this city. Discover everything from history and architecture to street art and small bars while exploring the city’s heritage precinct and theatre district. Taste some of Houston’s many flavors as your guide takes you to five delicious venues. Whether you’re a local wanting to explore a new area of Houston or a visitor from out of town, let the passionate guides at Howdy H-Town show you a different side of this city.

Reconnect with nature today at Armand Bayou Nature Center, one of the largest urban wilderness preserves where you can learn, explore, respect, and help protect nature and its vital local ecosystems. Armand Bayou offers 2500 acres of natural wetlands forest, prairie, and marsh habitats and is home to over 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. They also feature hiking trails, exhibits, bat hikes, birding, a historic farm, a bison viewing platform, and Nature Photography.

Within every good drink lies a great story that leads you to Dean's, where they offer a new look, a new team, great classic cocktails, and a genuine appreciation for Houston's past, present, and future. They pride themselves in the craft beers, specialty drinks, and classic cocktails made the old-fashioned way, all served in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. So, join them for happy hour, special events, or to just enjoy classic cocktails in a stylish, cozy lounge among friends.