Apollo I, Space Shuttle Challenger, and Space Shuttle Columbia Disasters -- National Museum of Funeral History, Houston TX
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A very respectful memorial for the Apollo I Disaster (1961) and the Space Shuttle Challenger (1986) and Columbia (2003) Disasters at the National Museum of Funeral History in Houston
Waymark Code: WMVE84
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2017
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Do not be concerned about visiting the National Museum of Funeral History -- it is not morbid or creepy at all. This very tasteful, well-curated, and respectful museum is appropriate for all ages (even young children). They have age-appropriate activities for kids, including coloring pages and a scavenger hunt that gets them (or you) 10% off on purchases from the gift shop.
The Apollo I and Space Shuttles Challenger and Columbia Disaster Memorial, which affected so many folks in Houston and Texas, is located in the 9/11 and Fallen Heroes Tribute area at the museum. See: (
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More on the 1961 Apollo I disaster is here: (
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For more on the 1986 Challenger Disaster see here: (
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For more on the 2003 Columbia Disaster, see here: (
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The Museum is open daily from 10-5pm, except Sundays, when it is open from Noon-5pm. There is an admission charge, but there are veteran, senior, younger child and student discounts available.
Children under 5 are admitted free. See: www.nmfh.org