National Museum of Funeral History
The National Museum of Funeral History houses memorabilia from the funerals of celebrity figures, such as John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Judy Garland, John Wayne and Elvis Presley. A recent addition is the original equipment for the John F Kennedy Eternal Flame, which was used between 1967 and 1998. The collection also includes a funeral sleigh and a Packard mourning bus.

415 Barren Springs Drive
Tel: (281) 876 3063.
Website: www.nmfh.org
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1600, Sat and Sun 1200-1600.
Admission charge.

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Visitors who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of the city can enjoy the native plants and wildlife at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. The centre has 8km (5 miles) of nature trails covering various habitats (such as forest and prairie) which cater for the different requirements of the animals living there.

4501 Woodway Drive
Tel: (713) 681 8433.
Website: www.houstonarboretum.org
Opening hours: Daily, dawn to dusk.
Free admission.

1940 Air Terminal Museum
A rare example of classic art deco airport architecture that served Houston travellers during the golden age of air travel. Exhibitions feature uniforms, memorabilia and documents from the period together with weather charts, radios and navigational maps.

8325 Travelair Road
Tel: (713) 454 1940.
Website: www.1940airterminal.com
Opening hours: Tues-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1300-1700.
Admission charge.