The ‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum is home to an impressive collection of permanent exhibits and special collections that tell the story of the Space Shuttle Columbia, its final mission, and the extraordinary individuals associated with STS-107.
Shuttle Columbia Mission Gallery
The museum’s main gallery features displays and artifacts documenting Space Shuttle Columbia’s 28 missions.
STS-107 Crew Gallery
An intimate look at the personalities of the STS-107 crew
members are illustrated by personal items donated by their families.
East Texas Recovery Gallery
Learn how the largest land-based search and recovery effort in human history came together in the Pineywoods of East Texas.
Dr. W.T. Arnold, Sr. Theater
Enjoy screenings of documentaries or sit in on a guest lecture in our auditorium-style theater.
Space Shuttle Simulator
Climb in this Space Shuttle flight deck and take the controls to experience a virtual landing!
Laurel B. Clark Library
Browse the books that inspired and informed a member of the STS-107 crew.
Reinforced Carbon Carbon
A childhood interest in spaceflight that grew into a lifelong passion produced an impressive collection of collectibles and clippings.
Gregory Wayne Flosi Archives
A childhood interest in spaceflight that grew into a lifelong passion produced an impressive collection of collectibles and clippings.
Joshua 1:6-9 Rock
Inscribed in stone outside the Columbia museum, four verses from the Book of Joshua memorialize an inspiring connection between Hemphill and the STS-107 crew.
Gift Shop
Find the perfect memento for your visit to the ‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum or shop for the space enthusiast who ‘has it all.’
Off-site points of interest
After touring our museum, explore historic sites and points of interest related to the Columbia recovery.
Plan your visit today!
Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum 'Remembering Columbia' 