Apollo I, Space Shuttle Challenger, and Space Shuttle Columbia Disasters -- National Museum of Funeral History, Houston TX - Space Flight Memorials and Exhibits on Waymarking.com

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: (visit link)

More on the 1961 Apollo I disaster is here: (visit link)

For more on the 1986 Challenger Disaster see here: (visit link)

For more on the 2003 Columbia Disaster, see here: (visit link)

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

Hours: Monday – Friday: 10am – 4pm Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 12pm – 5pm Fee (if no fee, enter 'none'): 10 Amount of time an average person would spend here: Half a day (2-4 Hours) Accessible?: yes Location is wheelchair accessible?: Yes How Long a Hike: Not listed

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