Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum
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A museum-memorial in Hemphill, Texas, dedicated to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster of 2003, honoring the crew and the recovery efforts.

📜 Museum-memorial in Hemphill, Texas, dedicated to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
🔍 Opened February 1, 2011, honoring the crew and recovery efforts.

Why Go

🚀 Learn about space exploration and STS-107 mission
💔 Honor Columbia crew and recovery team
🌟 See actual recovered debris and artifacts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Guided tours, videos, and digital learning center

Why Avoid

💤 Located in deep East Texas, may feel remote

Tips

🏨 Closest hotels 30 minutes away in San Augustine
🚗 Explore historical markers on Camino Reale nearby

Cost

💰 Adults $5, Students $3, Group rates available.

Hours

🕒 Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.

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