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The Health Museum

1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004
713-521-1515
As featured in 3 days in Houston and 1 other guide
Ranked #79 of 138 attractions in Houston
3.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The Health Museum has interactive exhibits on health, medical science and the human body. Walk through a brain and an eyeball, test your reflexes and...... more » Owner description: The Health Museum has interactive exhibits on health, medical science and the human body. Walk through a brain and an eyeball, test your reflexes and experience a 4D theater. « less
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Houston, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

This attraction is FREE on Thursdays after 2pm and that's when I recommend visiting it. It is a relatively small museum and its located right next to Herman Park and right behind the Children's Museum. The 4D movie is included with general admission (and also free on Thursdays after 2pm) but is mediocre compared to any 4D attraction at other... More

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Wakefield, New Hampshire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
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The Museum has some good messages, and the walk -through tour of the human body is well done. The school groups of kids wer just going through and pushing buttons on the exhibits and not even waiting to hear the message or see what the story os that would be told. Perhaps it''s the video game mentality? A number opf... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2011
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Besides great displays and interactive exhibits the 3D theater was amazing! More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2011

I read the former reviews on this place and thought people were being to picky. HA! I was also very disappointed. Hardly any of the exhibits were in working order and before I knew it, I had been through the entire museum. It is very small. I probably would not take my grandchildren as they would be bored! More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2011
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You'd think a museum in a large city would be top notch, but this was anything but. Granted, it doesn't cost much to get in, but they shouldn't be charging at all. This museum is very small, the exhibits are showing wear and tear, some don't work at all, others are being worked on and out of order. They have... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2011

We spent several hours here today.... a very HOT Sat in August. Didn't pay the extra $12 per adult and child to see the Star Wars Exhibits. We were perfectly entertained for about 2 hours without spending the extra money. My 10 and 12 yr-old kids are not into Star Wars and my husband and I didn't think THAT much... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2011

This place probably would have gotten a hire score from me if half of the displays actually worked. There is some good ideas in concept that were just executed miserably. Kids would love the place (if working) with the things on aging your self, etc. A disappointment and I wish I saved my $8. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 29, 2011
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I must say I am really surprised to see the negative reviews of this museum. I was a little worried when I walked in, however was excited to see all of the interactive stations. This would be a great place for Elementary aged children on up. We took our 3 children 1,4, and 7. The 4 yr old had fun... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2011

I came here to do research on the museum for school. There were three exhibits open the day I went. The "Extreme Water Journey" was a make shift maze using fencing with posters and signs. The "You" exhibit was a interesting but half of the interactive devices were broken/ out of commission. The gift shop seemed very plain. Obviously, the... More

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Houston, Texas
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2011

Outdated and dusty attractions, non working interactive stalls and a diminute museum that takes less than an hour to visit. Go spend your time somewhere else. More

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