The National Museum of Funeral History is an educational experience like no other and offers something for everyone. Discover America’s largest collection of authentic, historical funeral service items. Learn about caskets and coffins, hearses through history, plus the funerals of Presidents, Popes, celebrities and more while you witness the cultural heritage of the funeral service industry and its time-honored tradition of compassion.
The museum reopened on Monday, June 29. Please check our website and Facebook site prior to your visit for the latest updates. We are constantly monitoring Harris County and CDC recommendations. The safety and health of our visitors and staff are of utmost importance. Masks are required for all visitors over the age of 10 throughout the museum and social distancing procedures are in place. We hope to see you soon.
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New Date: November 9, 2020
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This new temporary exhibit explores memorial portraits made with the cremated remains of the deceased by artist Heide Hatry.
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The Museum and the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) have teamed up for this special exhibit, which showcases cremation through the ages and how we memorialize our dearly departed.
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"Houston is home to some truly great museums with huge collections and rotating exhibits, but when it comes to showing someone Houston's most interesting museum, it's hard to beat the National Museum of Funeral History." –Houston Press
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The Museum and the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) have teamed up for this new exhibit. To support the Donor Niche Wall or donate an artifact, click "view more."
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The Museum offers a truly unique atmosphere for hosting events. With 10,000 square feet in dining, kitchen and private meeting space, the Museum can accommodate everything from small gatherings to fully-catered events for hundreds of guests.
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Visit the Museum's gift shop for a variety of unique gifts and one-of-a-kind trinkets and treasures.
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