Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
445 acres of the Museum District's front yard: a miniature train, pedal boats on McGovern Lake, the Japanese Garden, and Miller Outdoor Theatre's free shows. Bring a picnic.
Insider tip
Miller Outdoor Theatre's hillside is free, no ticket needed. Check the schedule for symphony and ballet nights.
Before you go
What they actually say
- The park is open 6am to 11pm daily.
- The Hermann Park Railroad and the Lott Family Carousel run 10am to 6pm daily, and the pedal boats run 10am to 5pm. The park warns these change seasonally and with the weather.
- The Japanese Garden is open 9am to 6pm in spring and summer, and 9am to 5pm in fall and winter. McGovern Centennial Gardens is 9am to 7pm in spring and summer, and 9am to 5pm in fall and winter.
- Free parking is available in several lots around the park. The Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza Garage is a paid alternative with a flat rate at weekends only.
- The train day pass is $6 on weekdays and $7 on weekends and holidays; the Lott Family Carousel is $3 a ride (free on Tuesdays); pedal boats are $16 per boat for up to four riders. A $25 Total Experience Package includes one of each. Strollers and wagons are not allowed on the train.
Read off their own site in Sep 2026. Prices and policies drift, so confirm before you travel.
Located in Museum District. 19 museums in a 1.5-mile radius, many free.
