The Fart Car made its return at the 38th Annual Houston Art Car Parade and wowed the community with this quirky, fun, and educational rolling celebration of colon health and creativity. This amazing car also made its appearance at the Art Car Sneak Peek at Discovery Green, the Legendary Art Car Ball, and the Line…
Read More77 Minutes: Community & Family Resources
In an effort to complement the 77 Minutes exhibition, we recognize that the content of this exhibition may be emotionally challenging. The Health Museum would like to provide helpful resources on stress prevention, creating supportive environments, and having conversations with loved ones. Continuing the Conversation – Family Resources Restoring Safety Tips for Survivors
Read MoreBody Worlds 101 & Reclaimed Creations Artist Talk
The Health Museum welcomed 2 new traveling exhibits: Body Worlds 101 and Reclaimed Creations, on January 23, 2025. We also had the pleasure to host a private conversation with the 2 artists behind the new exhibits. Here are some key highlights from the Q&A session. John (JA): The two artists met for the first time…
Read MoreMaking Waves: Students Take Action to Clean Houston’s Bayous
On November 23, 2024, The Health Museum and SPLASh (Stopping Plastics and Litter Along Shorelines) teamed up for a transformative day of environmental action. As part of the Mini Teen Summit’s Service Learning Project, students joined forces at Charles H. Milby Park to clean up Houston’s bayous and confront the pressing issue of plastic pollution….
Read More2024 Mysterious Worlds Gala
What a night! The 2024 Mysterious Worlds Gala was a dazzling display of community, generosity, and a shared passion for health. More than 300 guests filled the ballroom at Hotel ZaZa to celebrate our honoree Dr. Peter Hotez and enjoy cocktails, dinner, live auction, dancing, and a splash of mystery. The energy was palpable as…
Read MoreA Day in The Life
The Health Museum’s summer interns embarked on a field trip to the Houston Methodist Center for Performing Arts Medicine (CPAM). This visit was an opportunity for our interns to gain firsthand experience and insights into the integration of arts in healthcare settings, a core component of The Health Museum’s Healing Arts Program.
Read More2024 DeBakey Cell Lab Internship
This summer in the DeBakey Cell Lab at The Health Museum was unlike any other. The air buzzed with excitement as this pilot internship program kicked off, welcoming bright young minds from schools across the city. Students from DeBakey, Carnegie Vanguard, Bellaire, Charles H. Milby, and South Early College came together to embark on a…
Read More2024 Global Teen Medical Summit
Despite the unexpected visit from Hurricane Beryl, our 2024 Global Teen Medical Summit was a resounding success. Thanks to the unwavering commitment of The Health Museum staff and our partners from the Texas Medical Center, we were able to provide a truly immersive and enriching experience for our high school students.
Read MoreCapturing Pablo with Steve Murphy and Javier Pena
At the heart of a daring mission, two heroes stood tall Imagine, you are in a foreign country tasked with advising and coordinating 600 law enforcement and military personnel from various organizations who are responsible for pursuing the world’s wealthiest and most violent criminal and his organization; and you must perform your duties with a…
Read MoreOff Script: Stories from the Heart of Medicine
Step into the world of healing arts with OffScript, as seven storytellers take us on an unforgettable journey, sharing tales of giving and receiving during Donate Life month.
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