Surely there’s nothing else like this in the country. The museum was founded in 1992, with, according to its website, the founder’s dream to “preserve the heritage of death care.” That highly unusual dream launched a highly fascinating museum, with 14 permanent exhibits, including the history of embalming, and “coffins and caskets of the past.” It’s only $10 for adults and $7 for kids age 6 to 11, so you won’t break the bank while basking in the awesome history of death. It’s something every Houstonian needs to see.
This article appears in 2017 Best of Houston.