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The National Museum of Funeral History houses the country's largest collection of funeral service artifacts and features renowned exhibits on one of man's oldest cultural customs. Come discover the mourning rituals of ancient civilizations, see up-close the authentic items used in the funerals of U.S. presidents and popes, and explore the rich heritage of the industry which cares for the dead.
Museum Information
Hours
Monday - Friday: 10am until 4pm
Saturday: 10am until 5pm
Sunday: 12pm until 5pm
Spring Holiday Hours
Easter Sunday (3/31/13): CLOSED
Pricing
Adults: $10.00
Seniors/Veterans: $9.00
Children (Under 12): $7.00
Children (Under 3): Free
*Adjustments may be made to exhibit availability to accommodate routine maintenance and/or special programs.
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Museum News
2013 Golf Classic a huge success!
The Museum would like to extend a big thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers, players and staff members who helped make our 19th annual Golf Classic a success. The tournament is our biggest fundraising activity, and it's your involvement and support that allows the Museum to continue in its mission.> More
Jazz Funerals of New Orleans now open!
Full of lively music and joyous dance, the festive funeral traditions of New Orleans are unlike any other. Jazz Funerals of New Orleans illustrates these spiritual celebrations of life at the moment of death. Highlights include photos and footage from the Historic New Orleans Collection archive. The exhibit runs through February 12.
A cowboy's final farewell
Rodeo time in Houston brings the spirit of the wild west to the Museum. Running February 13 - March 30, The Last Tip of My Hat takes a look at the funeral traditions of the cowboy.> More
Museum exhibiting at NCEA Convention
This spring, we'll join the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral History and take part in the largest private-education association gathering in the USA. The National Catholic Education Association convention takes place in Houston April 2-4, 2013.> More