Events

Fri. – Sat., April 24-25 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 am
Experience The Health Museum after dark with exclusive access, badge work, a demo organ dissection, late-night labs, and a morning celebration! This event is recommended for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and AOLs.

Sat., April 25 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Step into the fascinating world of genetics and explore the molecules that shape all living things through hands‑on activities, interactive exhibits, and engaging experiences. Meet scientists from the Texas Medical Center and NASA as they share insights into groundbreaking genomics research. 

Mon., April 27 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Explore the wonders of health, science, and STEAM at our Homeschool Community Day! This special event is packed with hands-on workshops, exciting science demonstrations, and valuable resources designed for homeschool families with children ages 5-18.

Fri. – Sat., May 1-2 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 am
Experience an all-inclusive night at the museum! Girl Scouts will learn essential first aid skills. This event is recommended for Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.

Sunday, May 17 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Connect with yourself and others through music, words, and creativity. This event blends reflective writing, curated jazz, light crafting, and intentional dialogue—offering a welcoming space to slow down, listen inward, and explore presence, emotion, identity, and joy.

Thursday, June 4 | 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
GLP-1 drugs have taken the world by storm as the magic solution for weight loss, but are they right for everyone? Join the discussion and learn why semaglutide medications were originally developed and gain a better understanding of the pros and cons of their use.

Selected Saturdays | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Get in touch with your inner scientist and dissect an organ under expert guidance from a doctor and a museum science educator. Explore the wonders of organ anatomy like never before and learn the ways to keep a healthy body.

Thursdays | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us every Thursday for a live organ dissection and a fun-filled family game of trivia with a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages. Get your pulse or neurons stimulated with this live experience in the McGovern Theater.