Bring your troop to The Health Museum for unforgettable science experiences designed just for Girl 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 troop.
Why Girl 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 themed mini lab, and end with a memory-making activity (5:30 pm – 8:00 pm).
Ideal for: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes
Group size: 15 to 60 participants
Availability: Evenings, select weekdays, and weekends
Pricing: $45 per scout (includes patch)/$40 (patch NOT included)/$10 per chaperone
What is included
- 2.5 hours of curated programming
- One themed lab experience led by museum educators
- Exhibit Scavenger Hunt
- Snack Provided
- Free Parking
Suggested themes
- Body Systems Secrets
- Germ Busters and Clean Lab
- Brain Power and Senses
- First Aid
Sample evening schedule
- 5:30 pm – Check in and welcome
- 5:45 pm – Program
- 6:30 pm – DeBakey Cell Lab
- 7:15 pm – Exhibit Scavenger Hunt and wrap up
- 8:00 pm – Departure
Private classes focus on hands-on STEM sessions for your troop. Choose a topic, pick your date, and bring your Scouts for an Adventure that supports badge goals.
Ideal for: Daisies through Ambassadors (content tailored by level)
Group size: 10 to 30 participants per session
Availability: Select weekdays and weekends
Pricing: $30 per scout (includes patch)/$25 (no patch included)
What is included
- 2-hour educator-led program
- Lab materials and safety equipment
- Access to explore Museum Exhibits
- DeBakey Cell Lab
- Free Parking
Experience The Health Museum after dark with exclusive access, late-night labs, lights-out story moments, and a morning celebration.
Ideal for: Cub Scout Packs
Group size: 25 to 120 participants
Availability: Select Friday PM – Saturday AM/Saturday PM – Sunday AM
Pricing: $80 per scout (dinner included)/$65 (no dinner); $50 per chaperone (dinner included)/$35 (no dinner included)
What is included
- Private museum access after closing
- Two themed lab blocks and a late-night discovery activity
- Movie
- To-go breakfast and patch ceremony
- Dedicated staff and security
- Pizza dinner optional
- Free Parking
Sample overnight schedule
- 5:30 pm – Check in, set up sleep areas
- 6:00 pm – Dinner
- 6:30 pm – Exhibit exploration and Scavenger Hunt
- 7:30 pm – Lab Block 1
- 8:30 pm – Snack break
- 9:00 pm – Lab Block 2 or STEM challenge
- 10:15 pm – Movie or story station
- 11:30 pm – Lights out
- 7:00 am – Breakfast and morning activity
- 8:00 am – Pack up and depart by 8:30 am
Daisy
- Art Design
- Democracy for Daisies
- Eco Learner
- My Money Choices & Money Explorer
- Safety Award Pin
- Toy Business Designer
Brownie
- Art & Design
- Brownie First Aid
- Democracy for Brownies
- Home Scientist
- Household Elf
- My Best Self
- Senses
- Snacks
- Safety Award Pin
Junior
- Animal Habitats
- Art & Design
- Detective
- Flowers
- Junior First Aid
- Safety Award Pin
- Staying Fit
Cadette
- Budget Manager
- Cadette First Aid
- Democracy for Cadettes
- Eating for You
- Outdoor Art Apprentice
- Safety Award Pin
- Science of Happiness
- Special Agent
Senior
- Collage Artist
- Democracy for Seniors
- Science of Style
- Senior First Aid
- Textile Artist
- Voice for Animals
- Women’s Health
Ambassador
- Ambassador First Aid
- College Knowledge
- Dinner Party
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 every 10 scouts.
- 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
- Uniforms are encouraged 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.
Faten Shanar
Scouts Program Coordinatorfshanar@thehealthmuseum.org713-337-8469Please reach out for questions about the program or to book on-demand scouts