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Houston's Museums & Heritage

Houston’s museum landscape spans aerospace history, maritime heritage, and specialized cultural collections. Highlights include Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA Johnson Space Center, and the USS Texas, a veteran battleship from both World Wars. Visitors can explore the 567-foot San Jacinto Monument, the National Museum of Funeral History's extensive artifact collection, and aviation history at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum. From regional railroads and natural science to the legacy of the American cowboy, these institutions document the technological and social evolution of the Gulf Coast.

Houston's Museums & Heritage — Kartta

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Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston is a science museum that serves as the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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USS Texas (BB-35)

Four warships of the U.S. Navy have been named the USS Texas for the State of Texas:

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San Jacinto Monument

The San Jacinto Monument is a 567.31-foot-high column located on the Houston Ship Channel in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, about 16…

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Saint Arnold Brewing Company

The Saint Arnold Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Houston, Texas, USA, named after a patron saint of brewing, Saint Arnulf of Metz.

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1940 Air Terminal Museum

The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is a museum located in Houston, Texas, United States, at William P. Hobby Airport.

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American Cowboy Museum

A museum dedicated to cowboys and western American cultural heritage. A nice learning experience for both kids and grown-ups.

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National Museum of Funeral History

The largest collection of funeral-related artifacts in the U.S.! Explore the funeral history in this rather uncommon museum.

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Lone Star Flight Museum

Aerospace museum featuring a collection of over 24 historically significant aircraft and the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. Located at Ellington Airport, it focuses on the history of flight and STEM education.

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Gulf Coast Railroad Museum

Dedicated to the preservation of railroad equipment from the Gulf Coast region. The collection includes vintage locomotives, passenger cars, and cabooses primarily from the mid-20th century.

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Proctor Museum of Natural Science

A private collection focused on natural history, including minerals, fossils, and taxidermy specimens.

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Bay Area Museum

Housed in the historic Lunar Rendezvous building in Clear Lake Park, this museum showcases the history of the NASA area and local heritage through lunar artifacts and regional exhibits.

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Pasadena Historical Museum

This museum focuses mainly on depicting the history of Pasadena, history of Indian natives of the area and some other important exhibits.

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