The Health Museum, Houston

Name: The Health Museum
Address: 1515 Hermann Dr, Houston, 77004, United States
Telephone: +1 713-521-1515

#52 among attractions in Houston

Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science, or The Health Museum in short, is a museum in the Museum District of Houston, Texas. The museum is a member institution of the Texas Medical Center. As of 2012 the museum gets over 180,000 annual visitors, including 22,000 schoolchildren who visit the facility during organized field trips. ()

Established: 1969 (55 years ago)Coordinates: 29°43'18"N, 95°23'10"W

Address

1515 Hermann DrSouth Central Houston (The Museum District)Houston 77004 United States

Contact

+1 713-521-1515

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Day trips

The Health Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Health Museum open?

The Health Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Health Museum?

Nearby attractions include Children's Museum of Houston, Houston (2 min walk), McGovern Centennial Gardens, Houston (3 min walk), Atropos Key, Houston (6 min walk), Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston (6 min walk).

How to get to The Health Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Health Museum:

Train

M. D. Anderson Station (5 min walk)
Kinder Station (10 min walk)

Light rail

Museum District • Lines: Red (7 min walk)
Hermann Park/Rice U • Lines: Red (12 min walk)

Bus

Wheeler Station Transit Center (21 min walk)