National Museum of Funeral History

National Museum of Funeral History The National Museum of Funeral History houses the largest collection of funeral artifacts in the U.S.
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Initially, it was believed the Museum’s target audience would primarily consist of persons engaged in death care professions, such as funeral directors, embalmers, and cemeterians, as well as providing historical base and a sustaining element of professional pride for instructors and students of Commonwealth. As the Museum evolved, the national museum of Funeral History’s mission broadened to enco

mpass public education-in effect, bringing the mysterious and frequently taboo topic of death into accessible, non-threatening, and non-macabre setting for kindergarten students through senior citizens. Currently, the Museum is in its fifth development evolution since inception eighteen years ago-that of expanding acquisitions and exhibits to encompass a comprehensive multicultural and multinational offering to better serve its heterogeneous constituency.

Texans helping Texans ❤️
07/11/2025

Texans helping Texans ❤️

Mort chatting it up with his pal Thomas Holmes, also know as the “father of embalming” in our civil war reenactment part...
07/11/2025

Mort chatting it up with his pal Thomas Holmes, also know as the “father of embalming” in our civil war reenactment part of the History of Embalming exhibit.
Did you know aside from Dr. Holmes incredible contributions to the funeral industry with his innovative arterial embalming he would later open a shop and sell Root Beer…. & embalming supplies? Such a great pairing don’t you think?!?
A nod to Thomas Holmes and his Root Beer can be purchased in our gift shop - Undertakers Root Beer.

Texans standing with Texans in their time of need and mourning. May the victims rest in peace and to those left behind, ...
07/10/2025

Texans standing with Texans in their time of need and mourning. May the victims rest in peace and to those left behind, may they find comfort in their memories.
$1 from every ticket sold through the month of July (4th - 31st) will be donated to The Central Texas Flood Relief Fund.

YES! WE ARE OPEN TOMORROW! Come beat the heat with us tomorrow before the fire works pop off! We will be open regular bu...
07/03/2025

YES! WE ARE OPEN TOMORROW! Come beat the heat with us tomorrow before the fire works pop off! We will be open regular business hours 10am - 4pm.

06/20/2025
DID YOU KNOW???The National Museum of Funeral History houses one of Marilyn Monroe’s actual crypt markers? Marilyn Monro...
06/19/2025

DID YOU KNOW???
The National Museum of Funeral History houses one of Marilyn Monroe’s actual crypt markers?

Marilyn Monroe’s grave marker at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park & Mortuary in Los Angeles is replaced periodically due to wear and tear from fan interaction. The constant touching by visitors, particularly with kisses and lipstick, causes the bronze to oxidize and degrade.

This true gem of an exhibit is on display in our “Thanks For The Memories” exhibition, where we welcome guests to touch and intact with this truly remarkable exhibit that is a part of history. 💋

Another Mort has found a new home! Thank you for the support of the museum with each purchase of Mort from our unique gi...
06/18/2025

Another Mort has found a new home!
Thank you for the support of the museum with each purchase of Mort from our unique gift shop!

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Houston, TX

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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(281) 876-3063

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