All ethnology museums to visit in Houston

Explore the cultural diversity and heritage at 6 ethnology museums in Houston. These museums offer insights into the traditions, customs, and ways of life of various communities.

Are you interested in learning about different cultures and their histories? Here are the ethnology museums to visit in Houston:

  1. Menil Collection1

    Menil Collection

     Houston, TX
    The Menil Collection is a museum situated in the Houston Museum District, in Houston, Texas. This museum is a part of a larger complex that includes multiple buildings and pavilions, each housing different parts of the extensive art collection.
  2. Buffalo Soldiers National Museum2

    Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

     Houston, TX
    Museum dedicated to African-American soldiers and their valor in foreign and domestic wars. The only one of its kind in the whole U.S.
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    American Cowboy Museum

     Houston, TX
    The American Cowboy Museum is situated on the Taylor-Stevenson Ranch. Founded in 1988 by Mollie Taylor Stevenson Jr., the museum emphasizes the art, history, and culture of the contributions made by African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and women to the development of the American West.
  4. National Museum of Funeral History4

    National Museum of Funeral History

     Houston, TX
    The National Museum of Funeral History, located in Houston, Texas, is a unique institution that houses a vast collection of artifacts and relics. The museum's primary aim is to educate the public and preserve the heritage of death care. This unique focus offers visitors a chance to explore a less commonly discussed aspect of human culture and history.
  5. Czech Center Museum Houston5

    Czech Center Museum Houston

     Houston, TX
    The Czech Center Museum Houston, also known as the Czech Cultural & Community Center, is a multifunctional cultural organization situated in the Museum District of Houston, Texas. The center is dedicated to the education and celebration of Czech and Slovakian culture, art, and history. It provides a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the rich traditions and heritage of these Central European nations.
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    Casa Ramirez Folk Art

     Houston, TX
    A gallery offering sale and exposition of Mexican paintings, ceramics, artifacts and more!