Summer Field Trips

Field trip groups require a minimum of 10 students. The museum requires a ratio of 1 chaperone per 10 students; required chaperones will be admitted free of charge, and each additional chaperone is $8 per person. Once your registration form is complete and submitted, please allow up to 5 business days to process your request.

Pricing	Admission	Complimentary Chaperone*	Additional Chaperone	Add-on Activities
School or homeschool groups	$8/student	Free	$8/chaperone	$6-12/student
Title I schools*	$5/student*	Free	$8/chaperone	$6-12/student

30-45 mins/experiment • $5/student • 15 student minimum for exclusive use of the lab

Grade Levels	Experiment	Details
2nd-12th	DNA Discovery	Extract long, stringy DNA strands and learn their role in coding for life.   (TEKS: ES: S.2.5.A, S.2.5.D, S.4.13. B, MS: S.6.4.C, S 6.13A, S.7.13.B, S.8.13.A, S.8.13.B, HS: BIO.1. D, B.6A, BIO.7. A)
2nd-12th	Cheek Cells	Stain and examine a small sample of your cheek cells under a microscope.  (TEKS: ES: S.2.5.A, S.2.5.D, S.2.13.B, MS: S.6.4.C, S.6.13.A, S.6.13.B, S.7.13.B, S.8.13.A, HS: B.1.D)
2nd-12th	Blood Typing	Test, observe, and discover different blood types. (TEKS: ES: 5.10A, 5.10B, MS: 7.12F, 7.12G HS: B.6C, B.6D, B.6E)
5th-12th	Testing Antimicrobial	Determine which common antimicrobial product is most effective in killing bacteria. (TEKS:MS: S.6.4.C, HS: BIO.1.D, CTE §130.207. 7D)
5th-12th	Mystery Microbes	Identify living bacterial cultures using chemical tests, stains, and a microscope.  (TEKS:MS: S.6.4.C, S.6.13.A, S.6.13.B, HS: BIO.1. D, CTE §130.207. 6)
5th-12th	Looking at Red	Make, stain, and look at a sheep blood smear through a microscope to appreciate different types of blood cells, RBCs, WBCs, and platelets (with human blood smear samples in the lab). (TEKS:MS: S.6.4.C, S.6.13.A, S.6.13.B, S.7.13.A, S.7.13.B, S.8.13.A, HS: BIO.1.D , HS: BIO.5.B)

DeBakey Cell Lab Annex is an extension of the lab, where all students can participate in the same experiment in groups. Students will suit up with lab coats, gloves, and goggles, and must be accompanied by at least one adult chaperone.

To ensure the best experience for your students, please select ONE experiment per visit. Experiment availability and timing are up to the discretion of The Health Museum staff.

30 mins/experiment • $5/student • Maximum capacity: 20 students

Grade Levels	Experiment	Details
2nd-12th	DNA Discovery	Extract long, stringy DNA strands and learn their role in coding for life.   (TEKS: ES: S.2.5.A, S.2.5.D, S.4.13. B, MS: S.6.4.C, S 6.13A, S.7.13.B, S.8.13.A, S.8.13.B, HS: BIO.1. D, B.6A, BIO.7. A)
2nd-12th	Typing Red	Test, observe, and discover different blood types. (TEKS: MS: S.6.4.C, S.6.13.A, S.6.13.B, S.7.13.A, S.7.13.B, HS: BIO.1.D)
2nd-12th	Molecules on the Move	Observe the molecules in motion across the membrane, the key to how cells work. (TEKS : ES: S.3.13, S.4.13, MS: S.8.13.A, HS: BIO.1.D, B.5A, B.5C, B.12.B, B.12.A)
5th-12th	Whodunnit	Gel electrophoresis in action—investigate a crime and learn about the most common lab technique. (TEKS: MS: S.6.13.A, S.8.13.A, S.8.13.B, HS: BIO.1. D, B.6A, BIO.7. A, BIO.7. D)
5th-12th	PEE-ka-Boo	Become a pee detective! Analyze synthetic urine samples to discover how the kidneys keep your body healthy! (TEKS: MS: S.6.13.A, S.7.13.A, S.7.13.B, HS: BIO.1.D, B.12.A, B.12.B)
5th-12th	Enzyme in Action	Become an enzyme explorer! See how lactase breaks down milk sugar in action! (TEKS: MS: S.6.13.A, S.7.13.A, HS: BIO.1. D, B.11.B)
5th-12th	Cell Munching	Observe phagocytosis—also called “cell eating”—by studying the protozoan Tetrahymena. They’ll see how these single-celled organisms take in food particles, giving them a close-up look at one of the ways cells survive and function. (TEKS: MS: S. 6.12A, S.6.13.B, S.8.13.A, HS: BIO.1. D, B.5.A) Note: This experiment is a part of the ASSET program funded by the NIH SEPA grant

45 mins • 10 students minimum

Clinical Case Labs
Brain & Vaping Addiction • $8/student In this session, we dive deep into the brain’s response to nicotine and the science behind vaping addiction. Explore how brain cells are affected by vaping, and learn what makes it so hard to quit.
Mysteries of the Cardiovascular & Respiratory System • $8/student Dive deep into the intricacies of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems through a captivating case study. Students will have the opportunity to interact with our Synthetic Cadaver for a hands-on learning experience.
Your Body & the Power of Nutrition • $8/student  Students investigate how different food groups fuel the body, practice mindful eating habits, and uncover the science behind cravings.

How do I reserve a field trip?

Complete and submit the online reservation form. After your reservation request is submitted, if the date requested is available, an invoice will be emailed to the primary contact within 5-7 business days.

How do I pay for my field trip?

Field trip reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable deposit of $50 must be received 7 days after your reservation has been confirmed to ensure your field trip date is secured. The non-refundable deposit is credited towards the total balance due. Reservations without paid deposits within 7 days will be canceled. A non-refundable deposit is not required if the reservation is paid in full within two weeks.

Payments can be made by credit card, check, or ACH. Please make checks payable to “The Health Museum”, and include your invoice/sales order ID number. You may drop off your check at the museum or mail it to:
The Health Museum – Reservations
1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004

Final payments are due no later than 10 days before your field trip. Reservations without paid balances will be canceled. If you are reserving a field trip less than 10 days from your visit, the reservation must be paid in full upon receiving your confirmation.

If scheduling multiple reservations, a separate payment is required for each date reserved. If checks include more than one reservation payment, it will not be accepted.

Any chaperones not included in the reservation and paying separately will pay the regular museum admission. Museum memberships and guest passes/vouchers are not valid for the field trip entrance.

If add-on labs are reserved with a field trip, and the full payment is not received 10 business days before the field trip date, the educator cannot be guaranteed, and the lab will be canceled.

Can I make changes to my reservation?

• Rescheduling or changes can be made up to 10 days before your scheduled field trip. Changes must be made in writing via email to reservations@thehelathmuseum.org.
• Schools bringing fewer students than reserved will be given general admission vouchers for each student who is paid for but not attending; no monetary refunds will be given.
• Schools bringing more students than reserved will be expected to pay for the additional students and chaperones upon arrival. Space is not guaranteed, and accommodations will be made based on availability.
• Vouchers, gift passes, Museum memberships, and general admission tickets cannot be used to pay for field trip reservations.

What if I need to cancel my field trip?

• Cancellations must be received in writing by e-mail at least 10 days before the scheduled field trip date.
• Any “no-shows” or schools that fail to cancel within 10 days before the scheduled field trip will be billed for the full contracted amount of the reservation.

How many chaperones can I bring?

• We require that K-12 schools bring one chaperone for every ten students. The required chaperones will receive complimentary general admission.
• Each additional chaperone will be charged the adult group rate of $8.

What to know for your arrival?

Museum doors will open at 10:00 a.m. Please let bus drivers know to drop off the students and chaperones on La Branch St. NOTE: We do not provide school bus or motor coach parking. If you are running late for more than 15 minutes, please contact the Visitor’s Service Desk IMMEDIATELY at 713-521-1515.

Where do buses drop off and pick up students?

Bus pick-up and drop-off are on La Branch Street at the group entrance of The Health Museum. Bus parking is not available along La Branch St., but limited bus parking is available along other streets in the Museum District. For The Health Museum, we recommend parking your bus along Crawford Street next to the museum. Please let your bus driver be aware of this information, so all our guests can safely arrive and depart.

Where do individual vehicles park?

If you will be arriving in individual vehicles, parking is available in our surface lot for $5 per vehicle. Please notify the ticket desk about your field trip group.

Can we eat lunch at The Health Museum?

We do not have an on-site lunch facility or an area for students to eat lunch. If you plan on attending the museum for more than 2 hours, please inform reservations in advance so that accommodations can be made.

Can I preview The Health Museum before our field trip?

We welcome all teachers to visit the Museum in advance of their scheduled field trip. We recommend attending a Teacher Tour or just visiting to find out what the Museum has to offer and how to use it in your classroom. We would also be happy to attend a faculty meeting or parent organization meeting to present our programs.

I’m a museum member. Will my field trip reservation have any additional discounts?

Memberships cannot be used for additional discounts on school field trips or group visits. For additional information, please contact reservations@thehealthmuseum.org.

What to know during your field trip

• All tours are self-guided.
• Chaperones must remain with their students throughout the visit and are responsible for their group’s behavior.
• For everyone’s safety, no running or rough play is permitted. Please emphasize the importance of using an inside voice while within the museum.
• If your group visits the museum’s gift store, please note that a maximum of 10 students (accompanied by a chaperone) is allowed at a time.
• We want our visitors to enjoy their experience at The Health Museum and expect all groups to respect other visitors. If these guidelines are not followed, you may be asked to leave the museum. If this occurs, you will not be refunded for your visit.

We thank you for joining us at The Health Museum. Have fun!