The Health Museum to Host Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk Fundraiser

On Friday, October 27, 2017, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science invites Houstonians to celebrate and toast to its educational programming in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) at its largest fundraiser of the year, Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk. The Texas Medical Center member institution is Houston's most interactive science learning center and the only Smithsonian Affiliate in the Houston Museum District, and this year celebrates its 21st anniversary as the most visited museum of its kind in the nation.

Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk will take place at The Health Museum, located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas, 77004, on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature an evening of libations and savory culinary treats from local eateries, restaurants, and farmer's markets. The event also will explore the technology of wines, tonics and potions.

"We are excited to host this creative event that supports our continued commitment to STEAM education for all ages," said Dr. Melanie Johnson, President and CEO of The Health Museum.

"Attendees can expect a lively evening of exploration and entertainment as 'Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk' will provide an unexpected and inspiring look at our mission to foster wonder and curiosity about health, medical science and the human body."

Since first opening its doors in 1996, The Health Museum has welcomed well more than 2.6 million guests and served thousands of local youth through its educational programming, including hands-on Summer and Fall Discovery Camps, its annual Faces of Innovation: Global Teen Summit, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts activities, school field trips, as well as through its permanent and traveling exhibitions.

Proceeds raised during the event will support all STEAM programming available for families and youth at The Health Museum. Individual tickets are available from $175, and table sponsorships range from $2,500 to $5,000.

Mr. William S. Gilmer, MD will serve as the Event Chair. The popular online website, Yelp is a sponsor of the event.

To support Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk or for additional information, visit thehealthmuseum.org/cheers2017. Inquiries may also be directed via phone to (713) 337-8445 or via email at development@thehealthmuseum.org.

About The Health Museum: The Health Museum, John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science, is Houston's most interactive science & health learning center, a Smithsonian Affiliate and a member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. The Health Museum is the most visited museum of its kind in the country totaling more than 180,000 visitor experiences annually, and more than 2.6 million visitors and counting since its inception in 1996. Located in the heart of the city's rich and varied Museum District, The Health Museum's mission is to foster wonder and curiosity about health, medical science and the human body.

General admission to The Health Museum is free for children two and under; $8 for children 3 to 12 years old and seniors 65 and above; $10 for adults; and free on Thursdays for families. Active and retired personnel receive half-off admission for up to four people. General admission also provides access to the museum's multiple exhibits. For more information about The Health Museum visit thehealthmuseum.org.

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