Get in touch with your inner surgeon and dissect an eye individually, in a pair, or as a group of four! Receive guidance from a doctor and one of The Health Museum’s science educators and learn about the organ’s anatomy and how to keep the body healthy in a hands-on way!
Note to MUSEUM MEMBERS: Please sign in or register at the top right-hand corner of the screen to receive the $10-$25 member discount. Your tickets will be discounted upon check out. (Discount is available to Smithsonian Family Max members and above.)
Please note that participants under the age of 12 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian who takes full responsibility for the child's safety. Caution: during the dissection, we will be handling sharp objects and real organs that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
General admission is included in the Doc Dissection ticket.
Become a member today and enjoy free admission for an entire year plus extra benefits. Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits!
If you need assistance please contact Ella Hohmann at ehohmann@thehealthmuseum.org or 713.337.8456.
The Health Museum 2024 Global Teen Medical Summit
July 8-12, 2024
Curious about cutting-edge medical treatments and technologies and what they hold for the future? Dream of being on the forefront of your own medical discovery? Considering a career in STEM and medical fields?
Open to all current 9th – 12th grade students, this five-day journey provides an opportunity to explore both the challenges and solutions facing modern day medicine with leading experts from the world renowned Texas Medical Center.
All participants will receive additional event information prior to the summit kick-off.
If you need assistance please contact teensummit@thehealthmuseum.org
Welcome!
Select the date and time you would like to reserve your spot. To allow for proper social distancing, we are limiting the DeBakey Cell Lab capacity per hour. The time selected is for entry only.
- Note to MUSEUM MEMBERS: Please sign in or register at the top right-hand corner of the screen to receive your member discount. Your tickets will be discounted upon check out.
Become a member today and enjoy $2.00 off DeBakey Cell Lab admission for an entire year plus extra benefits. Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits!
Because of the presence of chemicals, glassware, and bacteria, all guests ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. It is also required that all guests be ages 7 and above to participate in The DeBakey Cell Lab.
Please contact visitorservices@thehealthmuseum.org or call 713-521-1515 ext. 136, if you need assistance.
Get in touch with your inner scientist and learn about the human body in a unique and hands-on way! Receive guidance from a doctor and one of The Health Museum’s science educators and learn all about your amazing body.
Note to MUSEUM MEMBERS: Please sign in or register at the top right-hand corner of the screen to receive the $10 member discount. Your tickets will be discounted upon check out. (Discount is available to all members.)
Please note that participants under the age of 12 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian who takes full responsibility for the child's safety. Caution: during the class, we will be handling sharp objects that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
General admission is included in the Doc Demos ticket.
Become a member today and enjoy free admission for an entire year plus extra benefits. Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits!
If you need assistance please contact Ella Hohmann at ehohmann@thehealthmuseum.org or 713.337.8456.
Thursday, May 29th: "An Intimate Grounding Experience: Yoga +Healing Bowls" – Yoga harmonizes with the healing power of sound bowls for a rejuvenating experience. Release tension, find balance, and renew your inner self. All levels welcome!
Special member pricing available. 6 – 7:30 pm.
- Note to MUSEUM MEMBERS: Please sign in or register at the top right-hand corner of the screen to receive your $10 member discount. Your tickets will be discounted upon check out.
All meal plan purchases must be made at least one week prior to the first day of camp in order to be accommodated by our catering service - Wolfgang Puck Catering.
DAY 1 – Monday
Regular meal: Turkey & Provolone Sandwich served on Wheat Bread, Whole fruit, Brownie
DAY 2 – Tuesday
Regular meal: Sunbutter & Grape Jelly Sandwich served on Wheat Bread, Whole fruit, Rice Krispie Treat
DAY 3 – Wednesday
Regular meal: Ham & Cheddar Sandwich served on Wheat Bread, Whole fruit, Cookie
DAY 4 – Thursday
Regular Meal: Turkey & Provolone Pinwheel served on Wheat Tortilla, Mixed berries, Blondie
DAY 5 – Friday
Regular Meal: Ham & Cheddar Pinwheel served on Wheat Tortilla, Watermelon cubes, CC Cookie
- All meals served with choice of organic juice pouch or bottled water.
- Every camper will be provided with a daily snack in the afternoon.
While we are happy to provide vegetarian and gluten-free options, currently we may be unable to modify menus for other individual dietary needs/allergies. Requests for substitution options must be provided a minimum of 72 hours prior to your event to be guaranteed.
Please be aware that items are prepared in a facility handling and preparing with egg, milk, wheat, shellfish, soy, peanut and tree nut products and other potential allergens. If there is a concern with the dietary requirements, individual bagged meals are permitted to be brought onsite for your event.
Welcome!
Timed Ticketing Purchase Policy for Free Family Thursdays (2:00pm - 6:00pm)
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests:
- Tickets for Free Family Thursday must be purchased online in advance, as we are currently operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-up tickets will not be available.
- Guests are allowed to redeem their tickets at the museum ticketing desk during the 30 min selected entry time. After this period, entry is not guaranteed, and rebooking may be required based on availability. Unredeemed tickets may be forfeited.
- Add-On Experiences: Any additional experiences, such as Body Worlds 101, Organ Dissection Demos, or The DeBakey Cell Lab, must be purchased onsite at the museum's ticketing desk. These add-ons are not included in the online ticket reservation.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to your visit!
Become a member today and enjoy free admission for an entire year plus extra benefits. Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits!
Please contact visitorservices@thehealthmuseum.org or call 713-521-1515 ext. 136, if you need assistance.
Welcome!
Select the date and time you would like to reserve your visit. We are limiting our Museum capacity per hour to allow for proper social distancing. The time selected is for entry only. Visitors are welcome to stay for as long as they like.
- Free Family Thursday reservations are available HERE.
- Note to MUSEUM MEMBERS: Please sign in or register at the top right-hand corner of the screen to receive free admission. Your tickets will be discounted upon checkout.
Become a member today and enjoy free admission for an entire year plus extra benefits. Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits!
Please contact visitorservices@thehealthmuseum.org or call 713-521-1515 ext. 136, if you need assistance.
CAMP CARE
Before-Care: For early drop off, our before-care service begins at 7:30 am and will help our campers get motivated and ready to start their camp experience. Parents are welcome to send an early morning snack. No food will be available until lunch time. Pre-care hours are 7:30 am – 8:30 am.
COST: $50/week
After-Care: For late pick-up, our aftercare service begins at 3:30 pm. After-care is available to parents who are unable to pick-up their children at 3:30. Aftercare hours are 3:30 pm 5:30 pm.
COST: $75/week.
Note to MUSEUM MEMBERS: Please sign in or register at the top right-hand corner of the screen to receive the $25 member camp discount. Your tickets will be discounted upon check out. (Discount is available to Smithsonian Family Max members and above.)
Become a member today and enjoy free admission for an entire year plus extra benefits. Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits!
If you need assistance please contact Kennethia Rideaux at camps@thehealthmuseum.org or 713-337-8458.
Welcome!
Select the date and time you would like to reserve your visit. The time selected is for entry only. Visitors are welcome to stay for as long as they like.
- Free Family Thursday reservations are available HERE.
- Note to MUSEUM MEMBERS: Please sign in or register at the top right-hand corner of the screen to receive free admission. Your tickets will be discounted upon checkout.
Become a member today and enjoy free admission for an entire year plus extra benefits. Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits!
Please contact visitorservices@thehealthmuseum.org or call 713-521-1515 ext. 136, if you need assistance.