Health Museum Houston Free Day and Discounts

Health Museum Houston Free Day and Discounts

The human body remains one of the most fascinating scientific subjects for curious minds of all ages. We all have a body, yet for many of us, some of the inner workings of our bodies remain a mystery. To help foster curiosity about health, medical science, and the human body in order to empower healthier living, the Houston Health Museum welcomes over 2.5 million visitors a year to explore a wide range of exhibits about the human body and medical science.

To make this fascinating museum even more enticing, there are plenty of Houston Health Museum discounts and coupons available to help you save on your visit. Tickets are regularly $10 each, but there are some ways to get them cheaper or even free!

Here are our top tips for getting Health Museum discount tickets:


Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.

This article was originally written few years ago and recently updated by our staff. 

Also, check out our other articles on Children’s Museum of Houston Coupons, Museum of Fine Arts Discounts and Houston Zoo Discounts! 


1. Health Museum Houston Free Day 

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Like many other museums across the city, the Houston Health Museum is always free on Thursdays from 2:00 to 7:00 pm. This is a great way to experience this museum without spending a dime, but do note that it will likely be pretty busy during these free hours as others want to take advantage of them too! Make sure to check out our guide to Free Museums in Houston.


2. Get the Little Ones in Free or Cheap

If you have kids, you don’t have to worry about spending a lot to get them into the museum. Admission is free for children two years old and younger. Children ages 3-12 also get Houston Health Museum discount tickets for just $10 per child.


4. Seniors Get in Cheap, Too

The Health Museum also offers discounts for seniors ages 65 and up. All seniors can get in for $10, a 20% off discount from regular admission. Just make sure you have your ID on hand to prove you qualify for these Houston Health Museum discount tickets.


5. Become a Member

Health Museum Houston

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Aside from those discounts, the Houston Health Museum is always free for members. The museum is a Smithsonian Affiliated Museum, so museum members have access to exclusive learning opportunities like free one-year subscriptions to Smithsonian Magazine, free admission to other Smithsonian museums, 10% off all Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, and 10% of all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian. There are several membership levels starting at $30 for individuals and $85 for family memberships good for up to five individuals.


Houston is filled with great museums, and this one is no exception! If you’re ever looking for fun things to do in Houston on the weekend or any day really, we always recommend checking out museums like the Health Museum.

The Houston Health Museum is located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. The museum will be closed on Christmas Day. For more information, call (713) 521-1515.


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