MD Anderson Family Day

Thursday, July 24 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is hosting its annual Family Day at The Health Museum! Come join in the fun during Free Family Thursday with games, giveaways, a puppet show, and a meet and greet with Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash players!

Creative Studio

Saturday, July 26 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join us for a unique workshop as we transform discarded beverage bottles into vibrant jellyfish sculptures. Sayaka Ganz, artist of Reclaimed Creations, will lead us through her process while reflecting on the impact of plastic on our health and the environment.

Doc Dissections

Now – August 23 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Get in touch with your inner scientist and dissect an organ under expert guidance from a doctor and a museum science educator. Come explore the wonders of organ anatomy like never before and learn the ways to keep a healthy body.

Doc Talk: Protecting Your Brain’s Health

Thursday, Sept. 25 | 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Join us for an enlightening conversation on the groundbreaking U.S. POINTER study, the first large-scale clinical trial in the U.S. to explore whether lifestyle interventions can help protect brain health in older adults at risk for cognitive decline.

Live Organ Dissection Demonstrations

Every Thursday through December 18 | 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Join us for a live organ dissection and a fun-filled family game of trivia with a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages. We’ll be waiting, organ in hand!