Bring your Cub Scouts to The Health Museum for unforgettable science experiences designed just for Cub Scouts. Whether you want an evening adventure, a focused hands-on class, or a full museum overnight, our on-demand options make it easy to choose the date, time, and theme that work best for your pack.
Why Cub Scouts love The Health Museum
- Hands-on learning: Interactive labs and discovery stations that make science feel exciting and achievable.
- Badge support: Programs align with Cub Scouts’ national standards and support requirements for multiple Adventures.
- Flexible scheduling: on-demand bookings that fit busy Pack calendars.
- Expert educators: Friendly museum staff who know how to spark curiosity and keep everyone engaged.
Plan an after-hours escape to explore exhibits, dive into a DNA experiment in the DeBakey Cell Lab, and take a deep dive into learning more about our bodies (5:30 pm – 8:15 pm).
Evening Museum Adventure for Packs
Ideal for: All levels
Group size: 30 to 60 participants
Availability: Evenings, select weekdays, and weekends
What is included
- Earn “The Health Museum” patch
- 2.5 hours of curated programming
- DNA experiment in the DeBakey Cell Lab
- Exclusive night-time access to exhibits
- Private shopping in the Amazing Body Store
- Optional Scavenger Hunt
- Snack provided
- Free Parking
Pricing
- $45 per scout
- $20 per chaperone
Private classes focus on hands-on STEM sessions for your pack. Choose a topic, pick your date, and bring your Scouts for an Adventure that supports badge goals.
What is included
- 2-hour educator-led program
- Lab materials and safety equipment
- Access to explore museum exhibits
- Free Parking
Den Adventure
Ideal for: Cub Scout Dens
Group size: 10 to 30 participants per session
Availability: Select weekdays and weekends
Pricing: $30 per scout (loops or pins included)/$25 (loops or pins NOT included)
Lion
- Fun on the Run*
- Mountain Lion*
- Build it Up, Knock it Down
- Count on Me
- Gizmos & Gadgets
- Ready, Set, Grow
Tiger
- Tiger Bites*
- Tigers in the Wild*
- Curiosity, Intrigue, & Magical Mysteries
- Good Knights
- Stories and Shapes
Wolf
- Paws on the Path*
- Running with the Pack*
- Air of the Wolf
- Code of the Wolf
- Cubs Who Care
- Digging in the Past
- Germs Alive
- Spirit of the Water
Bears
- Balancing Bears
- Baloo the Builder
- Forensics
- Roaring Laughter
Webelos
- Aware & Care (need disability speaker)
- My Safety
AOL
- First Aid
* denotes a Required Adventure
Experience The Health Museum after dark with exclusive access, late-night labs, lights-out story moments, and a morning award ceremony.
Ideal for: Cub Scout Packs
Group size: 40 to 160 participants
Availability: Select Friday PM – Saturday AM
Pricing
- $90 per scout (dinner included)
- $75 per scout (no dinner)
- $60 per chaperone (dinner included)
- $45 per chaperone (no dinner)
What is included
- Private museum access after closing
- Two themed lab blocks and a late-night discovery activity
- Dedicated staff and security
- Light breakfast and award ceremony
- Optional scavenger hunt
- Optional pizza dinner
- Free Parking
How to Book
- Submit your request by filling out this Request Form.
- You will receive a response from our Scouts Program team within 2-4 days.
- Please note this form does NOT confirm your booking.
- For questions about on-demand classes, please contact Faten Shanar at fshanar@thehealthmuseum.org
Registration & Attendance
- Programs require advance registration for all scouts and chaperones.
- Private Classes ONLY – Registered scout includes 1 adult chaperone.
- A minimum of 1 chaperone is required for EACH Cub Scout.
- Late arrivals may miss portions of the program without a refund.
Supervision & Conduct
- Chaperones are responsible for the behavior and supervision of their scouts at all times.
- Scouts are expected to follow staff instructions, show respect for others, and care for museum property.
- Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the program without refund.
What’s Included
- Program fee includes a trained educator, workshop materials, scout’s museum admission for the day, and free parking.
- Additional guests must pay regular admission to enter the museum.
Food & Drink
- Scouts should bring a refillable water bottle.
- Lunch is not provided unless otherwise noted (Overnights may include dinner if added).
- Outside food may only be consumed in designated areas.
Dress & Identification
- Cub Scouts -Either Scout A or Scout B uniforms are required to help identify your group.
- Closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety during hands-on activities.
Cancellations & Refunds
- Cancellations made at least 14 days in advance are eligible for a full refund.
- No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days before the program.
- The museum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule programs due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances.
Coming Up
Cub Scout Overnight: First Aid
Fri. – Sat., June 5-6 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 am
Cub Scout Overnight
Fri. – Sat., Nov. 13-14 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 am
Faten Shanar
Scouts Program Coordinatorfshanar@thehealthmuseum.org713-521-9002To join our Email distribution list and hear more about our scout programs, click here.