National Museum of Funeral History on Postcard

"This is definitely one of those destinations that takes you by surprise. The museum has a deep and eclectic collection of funeral related exhibits including historical hearses, presidential funeral items and strangely interesting caskets from around the world. Worth letting your curiosity overrule your initial doubts." - A Civil Fox

On the Grid : National Museum of Funeral History

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"When you hear the name of this unusual museum—the National Museum of Funeral History—you can’t help but have a little morbid curiosity about what’s inside. The motto here is “Any day above ground is a good one,” and the inside is filled with death-related artifacts and exhibits that have included a “fantasy coffin” collection with casket shapes including a shallot, a Mercedes, and a chicken; a re-creation of a 1900s casket factory; a tribute to Batman starAdam West; a diorama on embalming practices during the Civil War; and a full-scale replica of Pope John Paul II’s crypt. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and veterans, $7 for children under 12, and free for children fiveand under."

Offbeat Houston

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"National Museum of Funeral History, Woodlands Spring. This is definitely one of those destinations that takes you by surprise. The museum has a deep and eclectic collection of funeral related exhibits including historical hearses, presidential funeral items and strangely interesting caskets from around the world. Worth letting your curiosity overrule your initial doubts."

Houston

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Damaris Puente

Google

Very interesting and educational. I really enjoyed myself with my two kids. Both 18. It was very well organized, all the different sections and tributes were very detailed and put together. The facility is clean and has a welcoming vibe. The lady at the shop was very friendly and sweet. I will most definitely be back with more time to read and look at all the cool stuff in there.

Cheri Terlecki

Google

This was very interesting and informative. The carriages were amazing, and the cars were awesome. Finding out about the history of funerals and the memorials were very interesting. I spent about 2 hours there and glad I went.

Jesus Bustamante

Google

Was a great place to visit and walk for 2 hours. Went around and saw the history of embalming from the early years. You see exhibits of president's and the pope. Also a good section of movie and famous people. At the end you can purchase a death certificate at the gift shop.

Amanda Gullette

Google

Absolutely amazing! Best museum experience Ive had in a long time. If you are interested in death practices you must visit!

Carolina Egas Arturo

Google

This is a unique and fascinating museum to include in your visit to Houston, TX. Tickets are $15 per person, and it's well worth the price for the rich history and meaningful remembrance you'll experience here.

Nombeaux

Google

Neat, educational, and unexpected. This museum had so many interesting hearses, coffins, and history of funeral customs. There's even an international section. Also, clean bathroom and plenty of AC if you want to beat the summer heat. Totally worth a visit!

Eve B

Google

I found this place fascinating. It wasn't morbid, or creepy, or 'dark'. There's a nice section on President Funerals. Some items are authentic, while others are nicely done copies. There's also sections on the Pope's, celebrities, and Jesus. Everything you ever wanted to know about embalming, hearses from the mid-1800 to current, hearses for the famous. The customs for mourning from the 19th century and other countries. If you like quirky or unusual, and like History, this is the place to visit! Took us just under two hours to see it all. A wheelchair could easily go through the museum. Probably not a place to bring younger children. Not because of the subject, but because there is a lot of No Touching. There is a gift shop. The prices are pretty much in line with any other gift shop (ie: tshirts were $20. A shotglass was $7)

Lorri Dana

Google

Place is large and tastefully done. Nothing macabre or creepy about it. It’s informative and interesting. Covers politicians, celebrities, regular everyday folks, the Pope, and Jesus. It’s clean and wasn’t busy when I attended. Nice to walk around and not have to wait to see exhibits. If you enjoy wandering cemeteries and reading headstones, this is for you! Gift shop to purchase items as you enter/exit.

Damaris Puente

Google

Very interesting and educational. I really enjoyed myself with my two kids. Both 18. It was very well organized, all the different sections and tributes were very detailed and put together. The facility is clean and has a welcoming vibe. The lady at the shop was very friendly and sweet. I will most definitely be back with more time to read and look at all the cool stuff in there.

Cheri Terlecki

Google

This was very interesting and informative. The carriages were amazing, and the cars were awesome. Finding out about the history of funerals and the memorials were very interesting. I spent about 2 hours there and glad I went.

Jesus Bustamante

Google

Was a great place to visit and walk for 2 hours. Went around and saw the history of embalming from the early years. You see exhibits of president's and the pope. Also a good section of movie and famous people. At the end you can purchase a death certificate at the gift shop.

Amanda Gullette

Google

Absolutely amazing! Best museum experience Ive had in a long time. If you are interested in death practices you must visit!

Carolina Egas Arturo

Google

This is a unique and fascinating museum to include in your visit to Houston, TX. Tickets are $15 per person, and it's well worth the price for the rich history and meaningful remembrance you'll experience here.

Nombeaux

Google

Neat, educational, and unexpected. This museum had so many interesting hearses, coffins, and history of funeral customs. There's even an international section. Also, clean bathroom and plenty of AC if you want to beat the summer heat. Totally worth a visit!

Eve B

Google

I found this place fascinating. It wasn't morbid, or creepy, or 'dark'. There's a nice section on President Funerals. Some items are authentic, while others are nicely done copies. There's also sections on the Pope's, celebrities, and Jesus. Everything you ever wanted to know about embalming, hearses from the mid-1800 to current, hearses for the famous. The customs for mourning from the 19th century and other countries. If you like quirky or unusual, and like History, this is the place to visit! Took us just under two hours to see it all. A wheelchair could easily go through the museum. Probably not a place to bring younger children. Not because of the subject, but because there is a lot of No Touching. There is a gift shop. The prices are pretty much in line with any other gift shop (ie: tshirts were $20. A shotglass was $7)

Lorri Dana

Google

Place is large and tastefully done. Nothing macabre or creepy about it. It’s informative and interesting. Covers politicians, celebrities, regular everyday folks, the Pope, and Jesus. It’s clean and wasn’t busy when I attended. Nice to walk around and not have to wait to see exhibits. If you enjoy wandering cemeteries and reading headstones, this is for you! Gift shop to purchase items as you enter/exit.

National Museum of Funeral History

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