On Saturday, September 13, 2025, The Health Museum hosted InnerSections: Beyond the 77 Minutes, a special program designed to deepen public understanding of gun violence as a public health crisis and to conclude the six-month run of the 77 Minutes exhibition. The program brought together storytelling, art, film, and psychology to explore how school shootings…
Read MoreMy Internship with The Healing Arts Program
By Yijing Tang Art Meets Health and Community When I first joined The Health Museum as a graduate intern, I didn’t expect to be involved in so many layers of its operations—from curating exhibitions, designing community-based curricula, and performing live music in healing soundscape programs. Over 300 hours, I experienced what it truly means to…
Read More77 Minutes: Artist & Psychologist Talk
The Health Museum hosted an insightful conversation with Sarah Sudhoff, artist of 77 Minutes, alongside psychologist Cristy Gamez, PhD. Together, they explored the profound role of art in processing grief, archiving stories, and creating spaces for reflection and recovery. The conversation was moderated by Rosa Ana Orlando, curator and consultant. Q: Sarah, please tell us…
Read MoreStitch Me Together: A Healing Arts Journey from Classroom to Museum
This spring, students from Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions transformed ordinary garments—tote bags, T-shirts, and jackets—into powerful reflections of identity, memory, and mental health. What began as a classroom art lesson became a deeply personal journey in The Health Museum’s Healing Arts Program. Inspiration & Creative Process Over six weeks, students explored…
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 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 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.
Read MoreRock Painting and Organ Donation
In commemorating April’s Donate Life Month, The Health Museum collaborated with Monica Emerson through healing rock painting.
Read MoreTree of Life with Abby Gray & Dee Everett
Abby Gray, author of “Clayton Sparks Leaves His Mark” and organ donation advocate, together with Dee Everett, Art Teacher at the School of Science and Technology – The Woodlands, conducted a book reading & art activity, to share the impact of organ donations through the power of storytelling.
Read MoreHello! How Was Your Poop Today?
Say hello to the Fart Car float from the 37th Orange Show’s Art Car Parade! The float was definite highlight of the event, with the goal to spread awareness about colon health in an engaging and lighthearted manner.
Read More