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The Health Museum Take a larger-than-life look at the human body & discover the science of YOU Active and retired personnel receive half-off admission for up to four people.

The Health Museum is Houston's most interactive science learning center and a member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. The Health Museum is the most visited museum of its kind in the country totaling more than 180,000 visitor experiences annually, and over 2.6 million visitors and counting since its inception in 1996. Located in the heart of the city's rich and varied Museum District, The Health Museum's mission is to foster wonder and curiosity about health, medical science and the human body. General admission to The Health Museum is free for children two and under; $8 for children 3 to 12 years old and seniors 65 and above; $10 for adults; and free from 2 pm to 7 pm on Thursdays for families. General admission also provides access to the museum’s multiple exhibits. For more information about The Health Museum visit thehealthmuseum.org.

What a night for The Health Museum! ✨The 2026 Health Heroes Gala brought together an incredible community of supporters ...
10/14/2026

What a night for The Health Museum! ✨

The 2026 Health Heroes Gala brought together an incredible community of supporters to celebrate the people and organizations helping create a healthier Houston.

We’re grateful to our Dignitary Sponsors, HCA Houston Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare, for helping make the evening possible, and proud to recognize the University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine as this year’s distinguished Health Hero for its work to improve health, expand access to care, and prepare future physicians to serve our communities.

We are bringing back The Change with a new feature-length episode, "The Change Begins." Join us at The Health Museum for...
10/14/2026

We are bringing back The Change with a new feature-length episode, "The Change Begins." Join us at The Health Museum for INNERsections: The Change Begins, a documentary screening and panel discussion that explores the stages of menopause, symptoms, treatment options, and integrative approaches to women's health. 🎬🎤

📅 October 18th, World Menopause Day | 2:00 – 4:30 pm

Get your tickets here:
https://thehealthmuseum.org/events/innersections/

A few highlights from an amazing weekend at Bayou City Art Festival! We loved seeing so many creative Petri Dish Art pie...
10/13/2026

A few highlights from an amazing weekend at Bayou City Art Festival! We loved seeing so many creative Petri Dish Art pieces come to life. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and made the weekend one to remember! 🎨✨

Join us at INNERsections on November 1st for the premiere of Concrete Glass Presented in partnership with The Call Me Mo...
10/13/2026

Join us at INNERsections on November 1st for the premiere of Concrete Glass Presented in partnership with The Call Me Mother Experience. This powerful new documentary sheds light on the maternal health crisis through the voices and lived experiences of Black women. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring experts and the filmmaker. Get your tickets today! 🎬🎤

Get your tickets today:
https://thehealthmuseum.org/events/innersections/

The Health Museum was thrilled to celebrate National Night Out for the fourth year in a row with the Museum Park Neighbo...
10/12/2026

The Health Museum was thrilled to celebrate National Night Out for the fourth year in a row with the Museum Park Neighborhood Association and was the biggest turnout yet!
Visitors learned about the scoop on how p**p can be an important indicator of overall health. Guests even got to create their own p**p figures to take home! 💩🧠

Interested in this type of hands-on, science-filled outreach for your next event? Visit our website to book The Health Museum for your community event today:
https://thehealthmuseum.org/programs/outreach/

Menopause is more than a list of symptoms. Every woman has a story and deserves to be heard. On World Menopause Day, exp...
10/11/2026

Menopause is more than a list of symptoms. Every woman has a story and deserves to be heard. On World Menopause Day, experience INNERsections: The Change Begins, an 80-minute documentary from The Change: Unleashing the Wild Woman series. Produced by Gibbs Media Group and directed by Linda Gibbs, the film combines women’s lived experiences with medical and wellness perspectives on menopause, treatment options, and women’s health. 🎬

Stay for a live panel discussion with Linda Gibbs and featured experts. 🎤

📅 October 18 | 2:00 – 4:30 pm
🎟️ Get your tickets today

https://thehealthmuseum.org/events/innersections/

10/10/2026

Day two was full of creativity! We loved seeing festivalgoers put their own spin on Petri Dish Art and make something uniquely yours. Thank you for making The Health Museum part of your Bayou City Art Festival weekend! 🤩

Planning to visit tomorrow? Go here for more info:
https://thehealthmuseum.org/events/bcaf/

Houston, it’s time to look inside! BODY WORLDS: Inside Life is now open at The Health Museum. ✨Explore real human specim...
10/10/2026

Houston, it’s time to look inside! BODY WORLDS: Inside Life is now open at The Health Museum. ✨

Explore real human specimens. See the body’s systems up close. Discover what keeps you breathing, moving, and living every day. 🧠

Make it part of your next Museum visit. Buy your tickets today:
https://thehealthmuseum.org/exhibits/bodyworlds/


Day one at Bayou City Art Festival was a success! We loved kicking off the weekend with hands-on art and fun. Thanks for...
10/10/2026

Day one at Bayou City Art Festival was a success! We loved kicking off the weekend with hands-on art and fun. Thanks for stopping by and creating with us, if you were unable to attend today be sure to see us Saturday or Sunday! 🎨🧫

Go here for more details:
https://thehealthmuseum.org/events/bcaf/

10/09/2026

Why does your brain feel uneasy before anything happens? Watch to see the science behind the look of horror. 👀🎬

Sources:
Information Science Letters, "Content Analysis of Lighting and Color in the Embodiment of Fear Concept in Horror Movies: A Semiotic Approach"
Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences, "View of Illuminating the Cinematic Palette: A Comparative Analysis of Lightning Techniques and their Emotional Impact in Horror Films"

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1515 Hermann Drive
Houston, TX
77004

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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