School of Rock Clear Lake is coming to The Health Museum! School of Rock has partnered with The John P. McGovern of Health and Medical Science for “Sunday Rocks,” a series of concerts every second Sunday of each month for the duration of the BIORHYTHM: Music and the Body exhibit. School of Rock Clear Lake is a community …
Join The Health Museum in partnerhip with the Center of Performing Arts Medicine at Houston Methodist for What is Music Therapy?, a discussion where attendees will learn the science behind using musical therapy to aid developmental disorders like Alzheimer’s, Autism, and Parkinson’s disease. Virginia Gray, MT-BC, board certified music therapist with Houston Methodist Hospital, will …
Anxiety is a growing mental health issue among America’s youth, showing no signs of abating. That’s why Okay to Say™ and The Hackett Center for Mental Health have teamed up with the Health Museum Houston to present a free screening of Angst, an engaging documentary that explores adolescent anxiety, on May 30. This compelling one-hour …
For one special morning, families and children of all ages are invited to join Santa Claus and his merry troop of medical volunteers – along with their favorite stuffed animals or toys – for the 15th annual Teddy Bear Check-Up event at The Health Museum. Children will take their favorite stuffed animal along their journey …
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and The Health Museum are working together during the pandemic to save lives! On Thursday, October 29, 2020, you can donate blood from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Blood Drive at The Health Museum. Blood donors are needed to consistently give now and in the future. Patients in …
Award-winning documentary short “Keeping The Chaos Together” virtual screening and panel discussion hosted by The Health Museum and filmmaker and Stacey Summers on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 6:30 PM. “Keeping The Chaos Together” is a documentary that takes an intimate look into the lives of those living with mental health issues and shows that …
Join The Health Museum for a virtual conversation and Q&A with internationally recognized physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development Dr. Peter J. Hotez, MD, Ph.D. and award-winning infectious disease journalist Helen Branswell. Having been on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis in their respective professions, they have a unique perspective on how …
The John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science will host the 3,000 square foot traveling exhibit BRAIN: The World Inside Your Head. This fascinating limited-engagement exhibit for all ages provides a hands-on and up-close look at the human body's most essential and fascinating organ by exploring its development, geography, and function. In the …
The John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science is hosting “Living Icons: A Commemoration of the Victims of Houston’s COVID-19 Pandemic,” a photo exhibit that features hundreds of Houston-area COVID-19 victims. Created by artist Joni Zavitsanos, the art installation memorializes those who have died as a result of the pandemic and gives us …
Join Dr. Daryl Shorter and Ryan Leaf as they elevate the conversation about substance use and addictions. Take a look at what’s new in substance recovery today, sticking points that affect relationships, coping with adversity, and breakthroughs in treatment and policy matters.
Paint & Process is a series of 2-hour workshops, each exploring psychological and physiological reasons on why we dream, store memories, reflect on experiences, and feel passion, while also creating a beautiful piece of art to take home using books, charcoal, and paint. These workshops offer participants a structured yet expressive environment to explore the …
The public will have an opportunity to purchase tickets to preview the exhibitions and meet the artists on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at a private First Look Social followed by a Preview Party. Both events require tickets to attend. The First Look Social will begin at 5:30 p.m. and offer an opportunity to meet the …
The Health Museum, an interactive health science museum located in the heart of the Houston Museum District, will host “InnerSections: Beyond the 77 Minutes”, a powerful afternoon of storytelling, reflections and community dialogue surrounding the current exhibit “77 Minutes”, which is a photographic installation that honors the Robb Elementary School shooting victims and their families. …
The Health Museum, an interactive health science museum located in the Houston Museum District, will celebrate the people and institutions that play a critical role in creating a healthier world at the annual Health Heroes 2025 Gala on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Hotel ZaZa – Museum District. Event Chairs Lynn and Ed Jones, …
Join us for a luncheon and talk on the great discoveries of Ancient Mesopotamian Medicine. Explore the fascinating world of ancient healing practices and learn about the innovative techniques used by the Mesopotamians. This in-person event will take you on a journey through time to discover the roots of modern medicine. The talk will be introduced by Dr. Peter …
The Health Museum invites you to the premiere screening of Gibbs Media Group’s short film, The Change: Unleashing the Wild Woman, followed by an exclusive Q&A panel discussion. This special event brings together three remarkable practitioners who are leading voices in integrative and functional medicine. Together, they explore how blending traditional and holistic approaches can support …