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About National Museum of Funeral History
The National Museum of Funeral History is an educational experience like no other and offers something for everyone. Discover America’s most extensive collection of authentic, historical funeral service items. Learn about caskets, coffins, and hearses through history, plus the funerals of Presidents, Popes, celebrities, and more. At the same time, you witness the cultural heritage of the funeral service industry and its time-honored tradition of compassion.
More Information on National Museum of Funeral History
The National Museum of Funeral History was founded in 1992 in Houston, Texas. The idea for the Museum grew from Robert L. Waltrip’s 25-year dream of establishing an institution to educate the public and preserve the heritage of death care. The Museum became a place to collect and preserve the industry’s history, including how it began andevolved over time. The first major exhibit was a collection of vintage hearses, which continues to expand and fascinate visitors.
The Museum has grown over the decades through generous donations and acquisitions of significant items that document the industry’s history. With over 30,500 sq. ft. of exhibit space, the Museum has become the largest educational center on funerary customs in the United States and perhaps the world. Thousands of visitors each year explore the Museum’s 17 permanent exhibits on a broad spectrum of funeral-related topics ranging from the ancient embalming rituals of Egypt to remembering celebrities and public figures.
In 2005, the Museum began collaborating with the Vatican for what has become its hallmark exhibit, Celebrating the Lives and Deaths of the Popes. A collection of authentic items acquired by the Museum for display, including the original uniforms worn by The Swiss Guard (responsible for the Pope’s security) and vestments from Gammarelli’s, the tailor shop in Rome, which has clothed the last seven Popes.
Nowadays, a 10,000-square-foot expansion of the Museum took place to accommodate the 5,000-square-foot exhibit. It came in 2008, featuring premium sound and lighting, three-dimensional scenes, and audio/visual multi-media presentations. It provides visitors with a true sense of attending a Pope’s funeral. Currently, the Museum is planning additional exhibits, as well as the expansion of its current exhibitions and programs.
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National Museum of Funeral History
Houston, TX 77090
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