Exhibits

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

A group of people, including children, gathered around a table in a museum setting where a presenter is demonstrating or explaining an object, with various displays and photographs in the background.

The museum’s main gallery features displays and artifacts documenting Space Shuttle Columbia’s 28 missions.

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STS-107 Crew Gallery

Interior view of a museum featuring multiple display cases filled with military memorabilia and artifacts, surrounded by flags.

An intimate look at the personalities of the STS-107 crew
members are illustrated by personal items donated by their families.

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East Texas Recovery Gallery

Two women observing a wall exhibit about STS-107, featuring a map and numerous photographs related to the mission's recovery efforts.

Learn how the largest land-based search and recovery effort in human history came together in the Pineywoods of East Texas.

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Dr. W.T. Arnold, Sr. Theater

An audience seated in a theater facing a panel discussion on space exploration, featuring a backdrop with banners related to the Commercial Crew Program and the International Space Station.

Enjoy screenings of documentaries or sit in on a guest lecture in our auditorium-style theater.

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Space Shuttle Simulator

Interior view of a space shuttle cockpit with various control panels, buttons, and screens.

Climb in this Space Shuttle flight deck and take the controls to experience a virtual landing!

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Laurel B. Clark Library

A bookshelf filled with various books on space exploration, including titles about Apollo 11, rockets, and living in space.

Browse the books that inspired and informed a member of the STS-107 crew.

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Reinforced Carbon Carbon

Replica of the Space Shuttle Columbia on display with associated artifacts and informational panels about the STS-107 mission and crew.

A childhood interest in spaceflight that grew into a lifelong passion produced an impressive collection of collectibles and clippings.

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Gregory Wayne Flosi Archives

Historical newspaper front page featuring a headline about the safe return of Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Aldrin. The article discusses their splashdown and public reception, with a picture of the astronauts behind a window during a meeting with President Nixon.

A childhood interest in spaceflight that grew into a lifelong passion produced an impressive collection of collectibles and clippings.

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Joshua 1:6-9 Rock

A large stone monument with an engraved biblical passage, positioned outside a museum. The background features a beige building with the word 'MUSEUM' displayed, along with a nearby bench.

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.

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Gift Shop

Display of astronaut figurines holding American flags, positioned on glass shelves with a wooden backdrop.

Find the perfect memento for your visit to the ‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum or shop for the space enthusiast who ‘has it all.’

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Off-site points of interest

A ceremonial star-shaped mosaic tribute featuring American and Texas flags, inscribed with 'February 1, 2003' and the phrase 'Our Mission Became Our Mission.'

After touring our museum, explore historic sites and points of interest related to the Columbia recovery.

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