The Health Museum | Kids Out and About Houston

The Health Museum

Address: 
1515 Hermann Dr
Houston , TX , 77004
Phone: (713) 521-1515
29° 43' 17.9328" N, 95° 23' 10.1184" W
Contact name: 
Gabi Zalamea
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In the heart of Houston, The Health Museum inspires passion and curiosity in health, the medical sciences and the human body. With over 2.5 million visitors, we are the most interactive and popular science learning center of its kind and a favorite among Houstonians. The Health Museum is committed to excellence in innovative and interactive health and science educational experiences.

Our Mission
TO FOSTER WONDER AND CURIOSITY ABOUT HEALTH, MEDICAL SCIENCE AND THE HUMAN BODY

Our Purpose
TO EMPOWER HEALTHIER LIVING

 

Come and see the newly curated and designed exhibition - Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life. 

Health and wellness come into focus when you explore beneath the skin at BODY WORLDS 101, a fascinating all-new exhibit designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages.

Curated by Dr. Angelina Whalley, BODY WORLDS 101 introduces the fascinating world of human anatomy through plastination, the revolutionary specimen preservation method invented by renowned anatomist, Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

Open hours: 
Sunday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-5:00 am
Thursday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Doc Dissections select Saturday's from 2-3pm - real live organ dissections; afternoon Dissection Demonstrations in the theater; Gifted and Talented Saturday workshops; Scout Merit Badge classes