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The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum ‘Remembering Columbia,’ located in Hemphill, Texas, serves as a memorial to the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy and as an educational facility dedicated to creating science and technology-inspiring learning opportunities for children and adults.
Operating Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM
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- Application window open for 2026 ‘Remembering Columbia’ Memorial Scholarship
HEMPHILL, TX – The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum is now accepting applications for its annual ‘Remembering Columbia’ Memorial Scholarship, awarded to students pursuing a college degree in a STEAM field. As part ofContinue reading “Application window open for 2026 ‘Remembering Columbia’ Memorial Scholarship” - East Texas museum to mark 23nd anniversary of Shuttle Columbia tragedy
HEMPHILL, TX – The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum will honor the legacy of the Space Shuttle Columbia with its annual commemoration of the 2003 tragedy that unfolded in the skies over East Texas.Continue reading “East Texas museum to mark 23nd anniversary of Shuttle Columbia tragedy” - ‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum hosts robotics training workshop
HEMPHILL, TX – Students from the Sabine County 4-H Club received training on the LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime robotics kits widely used for middle and high school robotics competitions. On Saturday, November 15, 2025,Continue reading “‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum hosts robotics training workshop”
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“You need to make a special effort and go there on purpose, because this is one of the best small museums in the country.”
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“We travel all over the country to see museums and natural wonders. One day I realized we take for granted the sites nearest us. This museum took my breath away. It was awesome!”
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