Health Museum

Mission:

To foster wonder and curiosity about health, medical science and the human body.

About Us:

The Health Museum is Houston's most interactive science learning center and a member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. 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. The Museum treasures Houston’s diverse population and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds.

The Health Museum currently serves more than 180,000 visitors annually, including more than 22,000 schoolchildren in organized field trips. Since our grand opening in 1996, we have seen more than 2 million visitors and counting. The Health Museum is the most visited health museum of its kind in the country and one of the top public attractions in the Houston area.

The Health Museum is committed to excellence in innovative and interactive health and science educational experiences such as:

 - A hands-on walk through the human body
 - New and exciting exhibits
 - Real organ dissections  
 - Science mini-classes and mini-med schools
 - Health fairs and community outreach
 - Family science labs
 - School field trip experiences
 - Home school classes and programs
 - Scout programs
 - Summer camps