I have a science-loving kid who is fascinated by how things work. He loves learning by reading books and watching YouTube videos at home, but his favorite way to learn is by exploring museums. I love that we live in Houston, home of some of the best museums around, including The Health Museum.
The Health Museum is one of our favorites to visit as a family, because it features exhibits that are interactive and educational for both adults and kids. They offer a variety of programs, from workshops and lectures to special events, aimed at deepening understanding of health and medical science. And if you ask my kids, their gift shop is one of the best of any museum (they love those plush human organs!).
This January, The Health Museum is opening not one, but two new exhibits, both debuting January 24. Visiting both Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life and Reclaimed Creations are on our family’s to-do list this month.
Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life
Have you ever wondered what your body really looks like beneath your skin? Your organs? Or how your body works? Then Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life will be an unforgettable experience. This exhibit features real human specimens, from complete whole bodies to individual organs and intricate anatomical slices, showcasing the mechanisms that sustain life. Visitors will learn about everyday health challenges like arthritis, heart disease, and lung conditions. They will witness firsthand how these ailments impact the body and learn the importance of preventive care and healthy living. Visitors will also learn about their body’s adaptability and the connection between lifestyle and health.
Beyond the educational aspects of Body Worlds, looking at real human bodies beneath the skin is just plain cool. I can’t wait to take my kid to see this one!
Reclaimed Creations
Do your kids ever take actual trash and turn it into art? Well, they aren’t alone. Come to the Health Museum and explore the incredible sculptures that artist Sayaka Ganz created from discarded plastic while learning about the science of plastic and its impact on our world.
Sayaka Ganz utilizes reclaimed plastic objects such as discarded utensils, like brush strokes which appear visibly unified at a distance though separated at close proximity. She describes her style as “3D impressionism.” Sculptures in the exhibition include recent installations of animals in motion which are rich in color and energy and create an illusion of form.
Moms, plan a day now to visit these two exhibits as well as everything else the Health Museum has to offer families!
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