| Members | FREE |
| Children 2 & under | FREE |
| Children (ages 3-12) | $10 |
| Adults | $12 |
| Seniors (65+) | $10 |
| Thurs 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm for Free Family Thursday (Tickets must be reserved online) | FREE |
Group Reservations
For reservations of 10 or more, please see details on the Field Trip page.
| Visitors Parking | $8 |
| Members Parking | $5 |
| DeBakey Cell Lab Check here for lab hours | Members – $3 Non-Members – $6 |
Explore upcoming events
| Monday* | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday** | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (Free Family Thursday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm) |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
*Open on Mondays during the weeks of spring break, Thanksgiving, and winter break.
**FREE FAMILY THURSDAY tickets available online only
| Open on the following holidays in 2025 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday 1/20 President’s Day – Monday 2/17 Memorial Day – Monday 5/26 Independence Day – Friday 7/4 Labor Day – Monday 9/1 Columbus Day – Monday 10/13 Veterans Day – Tuesday 11/11 Day before Thanksgiving – Wednesday 11/26* Day after Thanksgiving – Friday 11/28 Christmas Eve – Tuesday 12/24* New Year’s Eve – Tuesday 12/31* *Early closing at 3:00 pm |
| The museum is closed on |
| 11/27 Thanksgiving Day 12/5-6 12/25 Christmas Day |
The Health Museum offers a selection of reciprocal benefits to all our members. Not a member yet? Get your membership today to enjoy all the perks!
Smithsonian Affiliate members from an Affiliate organization who presents a current Smithsonian Affiliate membership card receive free general admission for two at The Health Museum. Visit the Affiliate Reciprocal Membership Program page for a map and more details.
ASTC reciprocal members receive free general admission to The Health Museum (valid for household family members up to six people). Proof of residence required: Must be redeemed in person with a valid ASTC membership card.
Present your EBT card to receive a discounted general admission ticket of $3.00 for up to a family of four.
Blue Star Museums offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserve. The 2023 Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 2023, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023.
Metro riders may present their Metro card to receive 50% off admission and 20% off at the Amazing Body Store.
Where to Find Us
Located in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, The Health Museum sits north of Hermann Park, within strolling distance to McGovern Centennial Gardens.
By MetroRail
The closest MetroRail stop is Museum District Station via the Red Line. From there, walk 5 blocks east on Ewing Street to The Health Museum. Riders may present their Metro card to receive 50% off admission and 20% off at the Amazing Body Store.
By Metro Bus
The closest Metro Bus stop is Binz Street @ Crawford Street via 5 Southmore. Walk 2 blocks south on Crawford to The Health Museum. Riders may present their Metro card to receive 50% off admission and 20% off at the Amazing Body Store.
- The closest MetroRail stop is Museum District Station via the Red Line. From there, walk 5 blocks east on Ewing Street to The Health Museum.
- The closest MetroBus stop is BINZ@CRAWFORD (Southmore Route 005). Walk 2 blocks south on Crawford to The Health Museum.
- Take I-45 to 288 South
- Exit Calumet Street
- Turn right on Binz (second light)
- Turn left on Crawford and enter the bus lane or the parking lot
- The parking lot entrance is on Hermann Drive
- If Southbound on I-59, exit I-59 at Fannin Street
- If Northbound on I-59, take the Shepherd Exit North (left)
- Turn right on Richmond, proceed to Fannin
- Drive south on Fannin
- Turn left on Binz and proceed past the Children’s Museum
- Turn right on Crawford and enter the bus lane or parking lot
- The parking lot entrance is on Hermann Drive
- Take 610 to 288 North
- Exit Calumet Street
- At the top of the ramp and at first light, turn left on Binz
- Turn left on Crawford and enter the bus lane or parking lot
- The parking lot entrance is on Hermann Drive