“To be properly educated to practice his or her art, it is essential that a knowledge of science be supplemented by familiarity with the humanities.”
John P. McGovern, MD.
Special Exhibits
Body Worlds 101
BODY WORLDS 101 is a fascinating, all-new exhibit designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages.
Reclaimed Creations
Explore the incredible sculptures that artist Sayaka Ganz created from discarded plastic while learning about the science of plastic and its impact on our world.
Age in Our Times
This Healing Arts exhibition aims to reframe aging as a dynamic and human experience, viewing it as a profound journey we experience every day.
Special exhibits photography by Tre’Voy Kelly & Company
Permanent Exhibits
Amazing Body Gallery
Take a larger-than-life walking tour through the human body and learn how your major organs work.
Your Body Your Air
This mobile exhibit explores four common types of air pollutants and their sources in the Houston area, and how they affect our bodies and our communities.
Jan. 15 – May 13, 2026
This exhibition offers young artists and inventors a chance to immerse themselves in the multiple disciplines of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance man. Use architectural blocks to design different structures and street layouts. Try your hand at writing backward so it seems correct when viewed in a mirror—engineer with simple machines. Recreate Leonardo’s amazing tool-and hardware-free interlocking bridge. Explore anatomy and make your own observations to sketch a human or horse figure. Challenge your brain and develop your creativity with different classic puzzles. Try out different art activities to make your own Mona Lisa masterpiece.
The Journey to End Cancer: from Cause to Cure
March 7 – Sept. 7, 2026
This dynamic, interactive science exhibition is presented by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Designed for both adults and children, this groundbreaking experience explores the latest advancements in cancer detection, treatment, and prevention. Through engaging displays, immersive technology, and hands-on activities, visitors will discover the cutting-edge therapies and transformative research that are revolutionizing cancer care.
See the Exhibits
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