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:
1. Use Groupon
Groupon currently has exclusive discounts for HOTC readers. At the time of this writing, they currently have deals for family memberships offering discounts of up to 22% off. These deals are on a rotating basis, so be sure to check the link to see what discounts are currently offered on both general admission and annual memberships. Check the Houston Health Museum’s Groupon page regularly to see what other offers pop up throughout the year, and go check out some of the most fascinating medical and health-related exhibits in Houston.
2. Go Free on Thursday
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 Houston’s free museums on Thursdays.
3. 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 three years old and younger. Children ages 3-12 also get Houston Health Museum discount tickets for just $8 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 $8, 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
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.
The city 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 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday from 9:00 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.
