National Museum of Funeral History
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Jarihend
N 29° 59.392 W 095° 25.815
15R E 265548 N 3320148
This museum contains funeral artifacts from early days to present. Very interesting.
Waymark Code: WM5ZZ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2006
Views: 60
The National Museum of Funeral History Features Artifacts from throughout the United States and the World. The Museum is the home of rare artifacts and interesting historical information about one of our most important cultural rituals. Exhibits range from the History of Embalming to Funerals of the Famous.
The National Museum of Funeral History opened its doors on the evening of October 18, 1992. The Museum was founded by Mr. Robert L. Waltrip after 25 years of dreaming of an institution that would educate the public and preserve the rich heritage of the funeral industry.
Days and Hours of Operation:
National Museum of Funeral History
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
10 am - 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday
12 pm - 4 pm
Cost of Admission
Adults $6.00
Seniors/Veterans $5.00
Children (Under 12) $3.00
Children (Under 3) Free
Address:
415 Barren Springs Dr.
Houston, Tx USA
77090
Related Website: [Web Link]
Price of Admission: 6.00 (listed in local currency)
What is in the collection:
Coffins, hearsts, and civil war embalming exhibits.
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