Houston/Galveston Metropolitan Area
culture and entertainment
THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston is one of the largest art museums in America with more than 300,000 SF of space devoted to the display of art. The collection contains over 63,000 works of art (mfah.org).
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Houston Galveston Metropolitan Area is second to only New York City in the number of theatre seats for live performances and movie theatre seats. This area is one of only five American communities with permanent professional resident companies in all of the major performing arts disciplines.
GALVESTON YACHT BASIN
The Galveston Yacht Basin is located just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico right off the Galveston Ship Channel at a location which simply no other marina can offer. Conveniently positioned within the heart of Galveston Island! Beaches, Shopping, Hotels, Night life, Dining, and the historical strand district are within a few miles of GYB. Our convenient location and surrounding amenities allows everyone the opportunity to enjoy their time on the island while the avid anglers are exploring the endless inshore and offshore fishing that only the gulf coast can offer. Explore our site and you'll learn how GYB can be the center of your own fun-filled boating and island adventure (galvestonyachtbasin.com).
THE BRYAN MUSEUM
The Bryan Museum is dedicated to the preservation, education, and promotion of the history and art of Texas and the American West through engaging exhibitions and programming. The Bryan Museum houses the largest collection of its kind in the world. With 70,000 items spanning 12,000 years, it includes treasures ranging from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to 21st century pieces—rare German, French, Spanish, and English documents; exquisite saddles; spurs; antique firearms; exceptionally rare maps and books; fine art; religious and folk art; portraits; and documents (thebryanmuseum.org).
SPORTS AND SPORTING VENUES
The Houston Galveston Metropolitan Area has a thriving sporting culture, with several professional Major League teams including the Houston Rockets, Dynamos, Astros and Texans. This metropolitan area is considered as being one of the strongest collegiate sports centers in the United States as well. From PGA standard golf courses, to the four world class super-stadia, the area is a paradise for sporting fans and athletes alike and is once again hosting the Super Bowl in 2017.
