Q: What kinds of fine art museums and activities are in Houston, Texas?

A: Houston Symphony Jones Hall615 LouisianaHouston TXTel: (713)-227-2787The 3 000-seat Jones Hall is home to the Houston Symphony. Founded in 1913 the Symphony is always busy whether at home or on tour or recording. Jones Hall allows the symphony to perform at its ideal acoustic levels thanks to a moveable ceiling that can be adjusted for each performance.

Houston Ballet Wortham Center500 Texas Ave. Houston TXTel: (713)-523-6300Tickets (713)-227-2787The Houston Ballet an internationally renowned company offers over 100 performances a year most notably its annual performance of the "Nutcracker". The season runs from September to June.

Houston Museum of Natural Science One Hermann Circle Dr. Houston TX 77030Tel: (713)-639-4600 or (713)-639-IMAXIt's hard to know where to start first at this museum but a truly unique experience can be found at the Cockrell Butterfly Center. There you will find over 1500 live butterflies from around the world in an indoor rainforest setting. The Burke Baker Planetarium is a world of wonder for everyone fascinated by astronomy. Weekend nights feature laser lights shows accompanied by various musical selections. The Observatory is world-famous as well as an outstanding exhibition of dinosaur fossils and bones. Settle down in the Wortham IMAX theatre and enjoy the huge six-story screen.

Museum of Fine Arts Houston TXTel: (713)-639-7300Make an early start to this wonderful museum because there is so much to take in. Marvel to the works of the masters then take in the sculptures from many cultures. The splendid decorative arts collection houses many examples of textiles and costumes. Throughout the year visitors can enjoy a variety of lectures that explain the various exhibits and collections in depth. The Museum also presents a fine series of films each year.

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