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40-484: The Houston Museum District currently includes 21 museums that recorded a collective attendance of around 7 million visitors a year. All of the museums offer free times or days and 11 of the museums are free all the time. Thursdays the Museum District gets particularly crowded because of museum free days. On Thursdays, The Children's Museum of Houston is free after 5 p.m., The Health Museum is free from 2–7 pm, and

80-1009: A national genealogical conference. The Houston Business Journal awarded the renovation as the best historic renovation for its 2009 Landmark Awards. There is also a branch of the Houston Public Library in the Children's Museum of Houston. First Presbyterian Church is located in the Museum District. St. Mathew's Lutheran Church and St. Paul's United Methodist Church are located in the Museum District. See also: List of companies in Houston See: List of colleges and universities in Houston [REDACTED] Category [REDACTED] Texas portal 29°43′30″N 95°23′20″W  /  29.725°N 95.389°W  / 29.725; -95.389 Texas State Highway 288 State Highway 288 ( SH 288 )

120-556: A popular form of residence in the community. Parking in the Houston Museum District can be tricky if you visit on Thursdays, weekends, HISD Spring/Summer/Winter vacation days, or evenings when Miller Outdoor Theatre is hosting a popular show. A parking lot adjacent to the McGovern Centennial Gardens on Hermann Drive was added in 2014. You may park there for free. Parking in the lot across from

160-436: A private Montessori high school, opened in the northern hemisphere fall of 2012. It is the first high school in the Museum District. In 2013 Houston A+ Challenge announced that the private middle school A+ Unlimited Potential would open in the Museum District area. The Houston Public Library Clayton Library, Center for Genealogical Research is located in the Museum District. The genealogical collection, originally housed in

200-490: A second phase of the project, which will stretch about 10 miles (16 km) south to a planned extension of Grand Parkway (SH 99) in Rosharon . State Highway 288 was designated on September 26, 1939 as the renumbering of the portion of State Highway 19 south of downtown Houston. On August 1, 1962, SH 288 was extended to FM 1495 . On June 25, 1981, SH 288 was rerouted from I-45 to MacGregor Way in Houston on

240-435: A second phase of the project, which will stretch about 10 miles (16 km) south to a planned extension of Grand Parkway (SH 99) in Rosharon . State Highway 288 was designated on September 26, 1939 as the renumbering of the portion of State Highway 19 south of downtown Houston. On August 1, 1962, SH 288 was extended to FM 1495 . On June 25, 1981, SH 288 was rerouted from I-45 to MacGregor Way in Houston on

280-469: Is a north–south highway in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Texas , between I-45 in downtown Houston and Freeport , where it terminates on FM 1495 . The route was originally designated by 1939, replacing the southern portion of SH 19 . SH 288 begins in Freeport at the intersection with Farm to Market Road 1495 , running concurrent with SH 36 . It runs northwesterly along

320-414: Is a north–south highway in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Texas , between I-45 in downtown Houston and Freeport , where it terminates on FM 1495 . The route was originally designated by 1939, replacing the southern portion of SH 19 . SH 288 begins in Freeport at the intersection with Farm to Market Road 1495 , running concurrent with SH 36 . It runs northwesterly along

360-418: Is now part of County Road 543 and Farm to Market Road 523 . SH 288 was redirected southward from Angleton when the city of Clute became more populated, then continued southward to a new intersection with State Highway 36 west of Freeport. On November 18, 1983, SH 288 was rerouted on the new freeway from MacGregor Way to US 90 Alt. The entire remaining section from FM 521 north of Angleton to Clute

400-418: Is now part of County Road 543 and Farm to Market Road 523 . SH 288 was redirected southward from Angleton when the city of Clute became more populated, then continued southward to a new intersection with State Highway 36 west of Freeport. On November 18, 1983, SH 288 was rerouted on the new freeway from MacGregor Way to US 90 Alt. The entire remaining section from FM 521 north of Angleton to Clute

440-497: Is now under the auspices of the Houston Museum District Association, founded in 1997. The Museum District attracts visitors, students and volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities to learn about and celebrate art, history, culture, and nature around the world. More information on the 21 institutions of Houston's Museum District may be found on their official website. In the late 1970s,

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480-585: Is that residents enjoy easy walking distance to the Houston Zoo, The Children's Museum Houston, The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and more. In 2003 Keiji Asakura of SLA Studio Land presented the Museum District Walk Project, a project to expand walkability in the area. In 2015 a walkability study came from SWA Group. By 2018 residential condominiums became

520-618: The EZ TAG system. Construction of the lanes began on November 15, 2016, and they were opened on November 16, 2020. The 10.7 miles (17.2 km) of express lanes in Harris County , dubbed Drive288 , were constructed via a public–private partnership between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Blueridge Transportation Group, a consortium of six construction companies later purchased by ACS Group . As part of

560-438: The EZ TAG system. Construction of the lanes began on November 15, 2016, and they were opened on November 16, 2020. The 10.7 miles (17.2 km) of express lanes in Harris County , dubbed Drive288 , were constructed via a public–private partnership between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Blueridge Transportation Group, a consortium of six construction companies later purchased by ACS Group . As part of

600-676: The Julia Ideson Building in Downtown Houston , moved to the William Clayton Home, a Georgian-style house built in 1917, in the Museum District in 1968. A site for a new building, adjacent to the Clayton Home, was purchased in 1986. The new building, which was built in 1988, was designed to complement the Clayton Home. The city implemented a $ 6.8 million renovation project for the Clayton Home and

640-527: The Museum of Fine Arts , at the intersection of Bissonnet Street and Montrose Boulevard, as its core. In such a strongly vehicle-oriented city, and one which to this day retains the title of the largest city in the United States without zoning , this was fairly progressive. The Museum District Development Association of Houston proposed a multi-phase plan to beautify and make more pedestrian-friendly

680-685: The Sam Houston Tollway and then I-610 . It enters Houston running next to Interstate 69 / U.S. Route 59 before it reaches its northern terminus at Interstate 45 . From Freeport to the Harris– Brazoria county line, it is referred to as the Nolan Ryan Expressway , in recognition of Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan who grew up in Alvin, Texas , which is not directly on this road. Brazoria County will be calling

720-433: The Sam Houston Tollway and then I-610 . It enters Houston running next to Interstate 69 / U.S. Route 59 before it reaches its northern terminus at Interstate 45 . From Freeport to the Harris– Brazoria county line, it is referred to as the Nolan Ryan Expressway , in recognition of Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan who grew up in Alvin, Texas , which is not directly on this road. Brazoria County will be calling

760-780: The Law Building at MFAH is also free. You may also park at the zoo or in the lot near the Rice University Light Rail Station for free (there is a 3-hour time limit). You may pay to park along Hermann Drive or on side streets, in the HMNS garage, or in various garages. You may also park along the MetroRail Line and take the light rail train to Rice University or The Museum District stops. The Houston Independent School District (HISD) operates area public schools. Elementary schools serving portions of

800-416: The Museum District area: Middle schools serving portions of the Museum District area: Beginning in 2018 Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan also serves as a boundary option for students zoned to Blackshear, Lockhart, and MacGregor elementary schools. Lamar High School serves houses in the Museum District area. Presbyterian School is located in the Museum District. The Post Oak High School ,

840-586: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is free 11 am - 9 pm. The Houston Museum of Natural Science is free on Tuesdays between 5-8 pm. Houston's Museum District is walkable and bikeable. Sidewalks are wide and well-maintained, and attractions and restaurants are situated near each other. The district is bordered roughly by Texas State Highway 288 , Hermann Park , U.S. Route 59 , and the Texas Medical Center . The Museum District Civic Association compared

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880-609: The Nolan Ryan Expressway up to an interchange south of Freeport where it separates from SH 36. It runs north along Brazosport Boulevard and becomes a freeway approaching the west end of SH 332 and SH 288 Business. It runs through Lake Jackson and up to the west side of Angleton , near the Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport . It then continues north, intersecting SH 6 near Iowa Colony and then enters Harris County , interchanging with

920-448: The Nolan Ryan Expressway up to an interchange south of Freeport where it separates from SH 36. It runs north along Brazosport Boulevard and becomes a freeway approaching the west end of SH 332 and SH 288 Business. It runs through Lake Jackson and up to the west side of Angleton , near the Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport . It then continues north, intersecting SH 6 near Iowa Colony and then enters Harris County , interchanging with

960-409: The area currently including the Houston Museum District had fallen into disrepair, badly needing attention from local, county and state governments to improve roads and beautify the area, then unsafe for pedestrian traffic and cyclists. The Houston Museum District began as a grassroots community movement in 1977 led by Alexandra R. Marshall whose concept was to create a pedestrian-friendly district with

1000-810: The area located between Allen Parkway , Buffalo Bayou and Hermann Park. It took advantage of the opportunity to create in Houston an area of vital urban importance, similar to the French Quarter in New Orleans , St. Germain in Paris , and Georgetown in Washington, DC . Since its creation, the numerous efforts of the Houston Museum District organizations have included community improvement projects, tree planting, sidewalk planning, construction and expansion, esplanade design, development and beautification, establishment of public transportation to and from

1040-578: The area to Georgetown in Washington, D.C. , and to the French Quarter of New Orleans . The Museum District is served by four stops on the METRORail , one specifically named for it and is easily accessible from I-69 / US 59 , State Highway 288 and Main Street, across from the main entrance to Rice University. The beginnings of the Museum District are found in 1977, when it became apparent that some action needed to be taken to provide easier access to

1080-773: The area, police support and various cultural events The Montrose Association, the Museum Area Municipal Association, the South Main Civic Association, the Cultural Arts Center of Houston and TALA (Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts) all played a part in the development and subsequent success in the creation of the Houston Museum District. According to 1st board meeting notes (October 4, 1986): Directors: Parks and other institutions Originally, funding

1120-453: The guest house and carriage house on the property in the 2000s. The city planned to renovate the property so it would meet LEED standards. The city installed an elevator in the guest house so the building could be used as an administrative office. The carriage house received an addition so it could function as a 100-person conference room. The Clayton site can accommodate one plenary session and four breakout meetings, which would be required for

1160-522: The lost section from Clute to Freeport. All exits are unnumbered. SH 288 has one business route. Business State Highway 288-B (Bus. SH 288) is a bypass of SH 288 through Angleton, Richwood and Clute. The route was created in 1987 as SH 227 , which was redesignated as Business SH 288-B on October 25, 1990. The entire route is in Brazoria County . Texas State Highway 288 State Highway 288 ( SH 288 )

1200-509: The museums in the district to maintain continuing interest and visitation in the area. Museum Park Neighborhood Association (MPNA) serves houses roughly bound by Texas State Highway 288 , Hermann Park , Main Street , and Alabama Street. Several apartment and/or condo communities are already in the area and new ones are currently being built and developed. One benefit of living at The Circle at Hermann Park, The Mosaic, The Parklane, The Plaza, The Warwick, or new residential communities being built

1240-561: The museums of the area. This call for community improvement evolved into the non-profit Montrose Project by the mid-1980s but changed into the Museum District Development Association of Houston (MDDAH) shortly thereafter. Based on the works of this organization, the Museum District was formally recognized by the City of Houston in 1989. The founding organization was dissolved in 1994, but the Museum District

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1280-629: The new freeway. The original routing ran southward along Almeda Road in Houston. The route traveled southward through Fresno , past the Houston Southwest Airport , before reaching Bonney . This entire portion of the route from US 90 Alt. southward was transferred to Farm to Market Road 521 and Spur 300 on December 14, 1981, as SH 288 was rerouted onto the new freeway from US 90 Alt. to Spur 300. The route then traveled east through downtown Angleton, continuing southeast before reaching Freeport. This original section

1320-551: The new freeway. The original routing ran southward along Almeda Road in Houston. The route traveled southward through Fresno , past the Houston Southwest Airport , before reaching Bonney . This entire portion of the route from US 90 Alt. southward was transferred to Farm to Market Road 521 and Spur 300 on December 14, 1981, as SH 288 was rerouted onto the new freeway from US 90 Alt. to Spur 300. The route then traveled east through downtown Angleton, continuing southeast before reaching Freeport. This original section

1360-638: The partnership, Blueridge was permitted to collect toll revenue on their segment until 2068, as well as set toll rates. However, in 2024, TxDOT exercised an option to terminate the partnership early and revert the segment to state control. The 5.2 miles (8.4 km) of express lanes in Brazoria County , dubbed the Brazoria County Expressway , are operated by the county government through the Brazoria County Toll Road Authority (BCTRA). BCTRA has proposed

1400-468: The partnership, Blueridge was permitted to collect toll revenue on their segment until 2068, as well as set toll rates. However, in 2024, TxDOT exercised an option to terminate the partnership early and revert the segment to state control. The 5.2 miles (8.4 km) of express lanes in Brazoria County , dubbed the Brazoria County Expressway , are operated by the county government through the Brazoria County Toll Road Authority (BCTRA). BCTRA has proposed

1440-522: The tolled portion of the highway, located within the county, the Brazoria County Expressway . To help alleviate congestion on SH 288, four toll lanes (two in each direction) were constructed in the median of the freeway. The lanes begin at County Road 58 in Manvel and terminate at I-69 / US 59 in Houston for a total length of 15 miles (24.1 km). The lanes utilize open road tolling through

1480-416: The tolled portion of the highway, located within the county, the Brazoria County Expressway . To help alleviate congestion on SH 288, four toll lanes (two in each direction) were constructed in the median of the freeway. The lanes begin at County Road 58 in Manvel and terminate at I-69 / US 59 in Houston for a total length of 15 miles (24.1 km). The lanes utilize open road tolling through

1520-878: Was completely based on private sources—association member dues and members' donations. Later, with growing awareness of the MDDAH and their work, funding came from numerous other sources. Today, total operating budgets for the member museums are funded almost completely from revenues and private donations. Museum District funding includes contributions from all participating museums; foundation support from The Houston Endowment, Inc.; The John P. McGovern Foundation; and The Wortham Foundation, Inc. The District plays an ongoing role in forming responses to public concerns and opportunities that include transportation improvements, signage, visitor information, area beautification, flood control and urban planning considerations. The HMDA also serves as an intermediary, which fosters an ongoing dialogue among

1560-460: Was transferred first to Texas State Highway 227 on September 26, 1986, and later Business Highway 288 on October 25, 1990 when the bypass around the western side of Lake Jackson opened. The section from Clute south to Freeport was transferred to SH 227, and the section concurrent with SH 36 became SH 36 on February 23, 1989. On August 15, 1989, SH 288 was extended south over part of SH 227 and concurrent with SH 36, restoring

1600-460: Was transferred first to Texas State Highway 227 on September 26, 1986, and later Business Highway 288 on October 25, 1990 when the bypass around the western side of Lake Jackson opened. The section from Clute south to Freeport was transferred to SH 227, and the section concurrent with SH 36 became SH 36 on February 23, 1989. On August 15, 1989, SH 288 was extended south over part of SH 227 and concurrent with SH 36, restoring

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